Generation Y fuels rapid change in Fort Collins

Millennials, or the demographic cohort ranging in age from 18 to 35 otherwise referred to as “Generation Y”, are pushing for higher density and urban redevelopment. Right here in Fort Collins, the impact of their generational desire for mixed-use, live/work/play concepts with easy access to mass transit and a variety of amenities has fueled significant development.

According to an Urban Land Institute survey, a large majority of Millennials prefer city living to the suburbs, putting upward pressure on urban property values and lease rates across the country. More and more, mixed-use developments are appearing in the…