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
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Denver’s new mayor declares state of emergency on homelessness, sets goal of housing 1,000 unsheltered people by end of 2023
Mike Johnston was sworn into office on Monday. The homelessness declaration and plan was his first major action as Denver’s new leader.
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Nicolais: Will rising evictions threaten incoming Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s homelessness plan?
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
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Nicolais: RTD light rail, or 1970s era New York subway?
Recent violent assaults and ongoing problems with passengers engaged in substance misuse, combative behavior, and simple disrespect could chase away riders
Posted inHousing
How a Colorado college is using rapid rehousing to help its students experiencing homelessness
Fort Lewis College’s first-in-state program served 108 students in its inaugural year.
Posted inEquity
First audit of Denver’s response to unauthorized encampments finds the city is mostly — but not fully — compliant
The city appears to equitably provide services, conduct assessments and perform cleanups. But it needs to do more to ensure people have access to their belongings.
Posted inHousing
A Durango homeless encampment’s closure left many with nowhere to go. Now, the ACLU is threatening to sue.
The shutdown of Purple Cliffs in La Plata County illuminates a city and county’s struggle to adequately serve its homeless population.
Posted inEquity
How an intergenerational housing development in Montrose aims to improve life for both kids and older adults
Colorado’s first intergenerational supportive housing complex is a $10 million bet that a community that feels like family will help ease foster kids’ transition to adulthood.
Posted inSocial Services
The park ranger, the mental health worker and the endless hurdles they face to help people on Denver’s streets
A program pairing mental health clinicians with the rangers who field complaints about camping in parks aims to get people into therapy, if they’re willing
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Zornio: Most Denver voters are undecided because mayoral candidates aren’t offering them a clear vision
Discussions to address homelessness are needed, but they don’t tell us what mayoral candidates envision for Denver in 20 or 30 years