City Councilwoman, Mary Beth Susman has been leading the conversation about regulating Denver’s new “shared economy.”  There are issues presented by companies such as Airbnb and Uber that are seen to sidestep the rules imposed on hotels and cabs through licensing.  On the other hand, there is an argument for maintaining private property owners rights as well as a motive to do no harm to the economy. Denver INC and the ZAP committee have been front and center, fighting for neighborhood residents to have their say in any proposed legislation. Most of us just want a system that ensures fairness with certainty and stability for our neighborhoods. A recent study on the impact of Airbnb in the Los Angeles area is posted here for informational purposes. Click HERE to read report. 

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Caroll: Don’t Deflate Airbnb Model- Denver Post 1.24.2015

ANALYZING THE IMPACT TO DENVER’S NEIGHBORHOODS REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTALS INCLUDING SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS- Denver INC Zoning and Planning Subcommittee Report

Denver INC Delegation Resolution on Shared Economy