LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A group of Lakewood residents is working to gather signatures in opposition to recently proposed zoning changes.

"They are trying to urbanize Lakewood and change the entire character of Lakewood for residents," said Regina Hopkins, a community organizer with Lakewood is for Everyone .

Lakewood is one of many communities across Colorado that is updating its zoning rules to comply with a new state law requiring communities to increase housing density to create more affordable housing.

The entire zoning ordinance, including the proposed updates, can be found here . The city has put together answers to frequently asked questions that can be viewed here .

Lakewood is for Everyone is specifically concerned about a change to the zoning code that would allow more

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