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Posted inHousing

Long-term RV camping could help alleviate Colorado’s housing crisis — but only with more support

by Tracy Ross 3:45 AM MDT on Sep 29, 202310:58 AM MDT on Sep 30, 2023

It’s the ultimate Colorado dream: Pack up the house, rent it out and load up the RV for an extended road trip.  Drive around in your self-contained world, stop when you want, listen to a river roll by while sipping your coffee. And go with the knowledge that you’re not stuck in any one place […]

Posted inEducation

Are private transportation companies the answer to Colorado’s school bus driver shortage? 

by Jennifer Brown 4:00 AM MDT on Aug 31, 20236:13 PM MDT on Aug 30, 2023

Students with disabilities, who are homeless or living in foster homes have the right to free transportation to their schools. School districts’ costs are rising.

Posted inEquity

Father sues Lafayette for not providing indoor shelter for homeless people like him and his son

by Robert Davis 3:43 AM MDT on Aug 9, 20239:13 AM MDT on Aug 10, 2023

Civil rights lawyers say a critical mass of claims filed in Colorado cities could force a decision about whether homeless people can be moved from campsites when no other shelter exists

Posted inNews

Deaths of people who are homeless in Denver surge 50% since last year

by Olivia Prentzel 4:01 AM MDT on Aug 2, 20236:35 AM MDT on Aug 2, 2023

Coroner blames “tightening grip of fentanyl” for the rising deaths, hitting 166 people so far this year, compared with 108 last year

Posted inEquity

Denver’s homeless population grew 31.7% in one year, annual survey finds

by Tatiana Flowers 3:02 AM MDT on Jul 25, 20237:18 AM MDT on Jul 25, 2023

As COVID-19 relief funds and rental assistance end, human service providers say the number of people who are homeless has increased

Posted inHousing

Experiment to pay Denver’s homeless has reached $5 million and 846 people

by Jennifer Brown 4:05 AM MDT on Jul 20, 20239:42 AM MDT on Jul 20, 2023

Six months in, there are not yet concrete results in the yearlong study, but organizers report that the payments have been life altering for some

an aerial view of a residential neighborhood.
Posted inHousing

Coloradans increasingly concerned about cost of living, housing and homelessness, poll shows

by Parker Yamasaki 4:34 PM MDT on Jul 18, 20234:34 PM MDT on Jul 18, 2023

Data from the Colorado Health Foundation’s annual poll shows concerns over housing increased — just as Denver’s new mayor declares state of emergency over homelessness

Posted inPolitics and Government

Denver’s new mayor declares state of emergency on homelessness, sets goal of housing 1,000 unsheltered people by end of 2023

by Elliott Wenzler 9:54 AM MDT on Jul 18, 20232:37 PM MDT on Jul 18, 2023

Mike Johnston was sworn into office on Monday. The homelessness declaration and plan was his first major action as Denver’s new leader.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Nicolais: Will rising evictions threaten incoming Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s homelessness plan?

by Mario Nicolais 3:05 AM MDT on Jul 9, 20236:42 PM MDT on Jul 7, 2023

Evictions both within and beyond the City of Denver could lead to spiking numbers just as a new administration tries to wrap its hands around its biggest challenge

Posted inOpinion Columns

Nicolais: RTD light rail, or 1970s era New York subway?

by Mario Nicolais 3:03 AM MDT on Jun 18, 20235:04 PM MDT on Jun 16, 2023

Recent violent assaults and ongoing problems with passengers engaged in substance misuse, combative behavior, and simple disrespect could chase away riders

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