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

  “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…]

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

  “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…]

Five Points businesses see less foot traffic as homeless crisis grows

  “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…]

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

  “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…]

An encampment clean-up in Curtis Park delayed by snow started Tuesday before sunrise

  “Before sunrise Tuesday, several blocks in Curtis Park where people have been living in tents were closed off, and not just with the usual lengths of yellow police tape, but with chain link fencing. Similar temporary fencing emblazoned with banners promising “brand new apartments coming soon” surrounded a nearby construction site. Inside the area … [Read more…]

Community Discussion of Temporary Outdoor Safe Spaces Zoom Meetings

  UPDATE: September 16, 2020 5:23 PM source: Council member Candi CdeBaca email 16 September 2020 at 7:23 AM     Zoom: bit.ly/SOSTownHall       THE BELOW EVENTS WERE CANCELED DUE TO MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENT ON SEPTEMBER 2020.   Wednesday September 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM Zoom Meeting ID 949 4650 2036 Password TSOS Thursday … [Read more…]

Neighbors Suggest Safe Camping Site Near Library in Five Points

  “When news broke in July that homeless service providers viewed the Denver Coliseum as the ideal location for the city’s first temporary safe camping site, some residents of the nearby Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods objected. For far too long, they argued, the city had used that part of town as a dumping ground for … [Read more…]

Early wintry weather tests Denver’s shelter capacity

  “Denver officials opened emergency shelters and canceled a street cleanup as wintry weather hit the city Tuesday. Britta Fisher, who heads Denver’s housing department, said icy rain that was expected to turn to snow presented “a first test to see how our capacities run.” Since the pandemic arrived in March, shelters have had to … [Read more…]

Five Points neighbors take housing outreach into their own hands

  “Every week, a group living in Five Points meets at Sonny Lawson park to care for the area and provide outreach and services to their neighbors experiencing homelessness. The volunteers are with the Five Points Housing Outreach Team. “Our intent is to try to come up with solutions to help people solve this housing … [Read more…]

Housed and unhoused Denverites discussed root causes and solutions to homelessness. Surprisingly, they agreed with each other.

  “One lives in a house. One lives in a tent. During a neighborhood meeting Wednesday, two Curtis Park residents had similar reactions to plans the city has to conduct cleanups along Park Avenue next week. Khaled Yohannes said such cleanups lead to the displacement of people experiencing homelessness, making it hard for them to … [Read more…]