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homeless

Break-ins force free clothing store in Five Points to close

20 November 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “After multiple break-ins throughout the year, a local nonprofit was forced to close its doors. Impact Humanity is a free clothing store on Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood. The nonprofit Impact Locally ran the clothing bank from that location for the past four years. “Every time I walk into this building, it … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: crime, homeless, Impact Humanity, Impact Locally, Travis Singhaus

Denver Posts Permanent Encampment Sweep Notice in Five Points

8 November 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Under a federal court settlement and a separate federal court order, the City of Denver is required to provide at least a week’s notice when it is planning to sweep a homeless encampment. The notice typically comes in the form of paper signs and handouts given to people who are staying in the encampment. … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: homeless, sweep, tent

Denver Wants Take 200 People Off The Streets, From Shelters And Into Housing In The Next 100 Days

2 September 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “The City of Denver aims to take 200 people off the streets and out of shelters and get them into housing in the next 100 days. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and the Department of Housing Stability launched the effort on Thursday. The housing surge will expedite the city’s work with designated partners to connect … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: American Rescue Plan Act, Denver Housing Authority, homeless, Housing, Housing and Urban Development, Michael Hancock

Hancock gives 2021 State of the City address

26 July 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Mayor Michael Hancock (D-Denver) focused on continuing the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, public safety, and housing and homelessness recovery during the 2021 State of the City address on Monday morning. Hancock said the city is allocating an additional $500,000 to bring COVID vaccines to neighborhoods and communities with low rates. “Without question, the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: homeless, Mayor, Michael Hancock, State of the City

Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness Approved in Five Points

14 December 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “City Council approves contracts supporting 98 affordable units and a 75-bed recuperative care center DENVER – Monday, December 14, 2020 – Denver City Council tonight approved three contracts totaling $4.1 million that will provide much needed housing and medical services for people experiencing homelessness. The financing helps make possible the Colorado Coalition for the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2175 California, Britta Fisher, City Council, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Community Development Block Grant, Denver Housing Authority, Department of Housing Stability, homeless, Housing, Legacy Lofts, Stout Street Health Center

ACLU says City’s Regular Public Works Cleanups Violate Lyall Settlement

28 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “The ACLU of Colorado has notified the Denver City Attorney’s Office (CAO) that the City is violating the terms of the Lyall settlement and threatening public health by arbitrarily designating two former homeless camp sites for “regular public works cleanups” without the support of the Homeless Advisory Group. Stephen Meswarb, interim executive director, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: ACLU, encampment, homeless, Homeless Advisory Group, Lyall Agreement, Mark Silverstein, Stephen Meswarb

City of Denver Press Release: City Funding to Support Two Crucial Affordable Housing Ventures for People Exiting from Homelessness

12 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Two key affordable housing developments targeted for people experiencing homelessness were approved for City financing by Denver City Council tonight. Investments totaling $3.7 million, to be made through Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST), will support 187 income-restricted units in Capitol Hill and Northeast Park Hill. “We’re continuing to partner with many organizations to … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 1630 14th Avenue, 3737 North Quebec, affordable housing, Capitol Hill, City Council, City of Denver, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Delivers for Denver, Denver Housing Authority, Department of Housing Stability, Fusion Studios, homeless, Landmark Preservation Commission, Michael Hancock, Northeast Park Hill, press release, St. Francis Center, Warren Residences

Months later, after sites were proposed and then abandoned, Denver’s mayor says he’s still committed to sanctioned camping

1 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Three months ago, Mayor Michael Hancock announced that, despite his longstanding opposition to letting people live on the streets, he had agreed that Denver should have a city-sanctioned, temporary camp — a place where people experiencing homelessness could find shelter, bathrooms and connections to housing, health care and other services during the pandemic. Since … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Blair-Caldwell Library, Charles R. Cousins Plaza, Curtis Park Neighbors Association, encampment, Five Points Business Improvement District, homeless, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, Kathleen Van Voorhis, Michael Hancock, Safe Outdoor Space, Sonny Lawson Park

Five Points businesses see less foot traffic as homeless crisis grows

28 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “The complex issues surrounding homelessness has been more apparent than ever during a pandemic in Denver. With homeless sweeps and the closure of Lincoln Park to homeless camps, unhoused people continue to be pushed from the city’s core into different neighborhoods. And while Five Points historically has been a homeless refuge, considering the concentration … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Bruce Typher, Cathy Alderman, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Curtis Street, encampments, homeless, Homelessness Resolution Fund, Ken’s Reproduction

Denver Department of Housing Stability Releases Draft One-Year Action Plan

24 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “DENVER ­— Thursday, September 24, 2020 — Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) is releasing a public comment draft of its 2021 Action Plan today. The one-year plan serves as a bridge from existing strategies set in Housing an Inclusive Denver and the Three-year Shelter Strategy to a forthcoming five-year strategic plan set for … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable housing, Britta Fisher, Department of Housing Stability, homeless, Housing, public comment, shelter
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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

Recent Posts

  • A New Bar and Plant Store Is Finally Ready to Bloom in Five Points 16 March 2023
  • Longtime Five Points soul food restaurant reopening in new location 20 February 2023
  • What’s going on with shared streets? City officials shared an update on them this week 17 February 2023
  • Five Points’ New Businesses Show an Optimistic Future for the Neighborhood 15 February 2023
  • This Denver district’s crime rate was 91% higher than the second worst districts’ 14 February 2023
  • A play about Five Point’s past offers hopes of a more collaborative future 13 February 2023
  • Melody Market will close at the end of January. It’s the latest Black-owned business to leave Welton Street 19 January 2023
  • Haroun Cowans, new chair of the Five Points BID, talks the future of Welton Street 16 January 2023
  • Three-plus miles of Broadway, Welton will go car-free for ‘ciclovía’ on four Sundays this year 13 January 2023

Upcoming Events

Apr
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 3 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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10
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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12
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2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Apr
17
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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24
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 24 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
May
1
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 1 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
May
4
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
May
8
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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