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Dashboard Tracker Launched for Homelessness Initiative

Published on September 18, 2023

The City and County of Denver announced today the launch of a new housing and shelter progress dashboard designed to provide real-time insights to the public into our commitment to housing 1,000 individuals by the end of 2023.

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Mayor Johnston Shares Update on 2023 Budget for House1000

Published on September 12, 2023

Funding for House1000, the Johnston administration’s coordinated citywide response to the homelessness crisis, is expected to total approximately $48.6 million in 2023.

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New Warren Village Affordable Housing Underway, to Provide 89 Homes

Published on August 30, 2023

Denver’s first investment in city-funded housing vouchers took shape today with the groundbreaking of an affordable housing community targeting single-parent households. Construction began today on Warren Village at Alameda, which will provide 89 income-restricted apartments, including 79 supportive housing units with wraparound services for households exiting homelessness.

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Mayor Johnston Announces Potential Short Term Housing Locations

Published on August 24, 2023

Mayor Michael Johnston gave an update this morning, Thursday August 24 on the emergency operation to address Denver’s homelessness crisis.

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Denver Offers Places to Cool Down During Extreme Heat

Published on August 22, 2023

With extreme heat expected in the metro area Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, the City and County of Denver is offering support to help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably high temperatures.

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City’s Homelessness Initiative Moves from Planning to Action

Published on August 17, 2023

Mayor Mike Johnston provided an update yesterday on the City and County of Denver’s efforts to bring 1,000 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness indoors by the end of the year.

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What Recovery Looks Like in a Year: Denver’s Annual ARPA Report

Published on August 02, 2023

What Recovery Looks Like in a Year: Denver’s Annual ARPA Report

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Public Forum Dates for Mayor Johnston’s Neighborhood Engagement Effort

Published on July 31, 2023

Mayor Johnston and members of Denver City Council will be holding a series of public town halls to engage with residents in each of Denver’s 78 neighborhoods. During these town halls, residents are invited to attend and learn about the progress of the initiative, provide feedback which will help shape our path forward, engage in conversation with city officials and learn how to become involved.

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DHA Announces Permanent Supportive Housing Purchase

Published on July 28, 2023

The Denver Housing Authority (DHA) board of commissioners has approved the purchase of the 194-unit Best Western Central Park hotel located at 4595 Quebec Street for conversion to permanent supportive housing. The acquisition — which is still pending City Council action — supports Mayor Mike Johnston’s emergency declaration to help 1,000 unhoused residents move indoors...

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Denver On Track to Receive New State Funding for Housing/Homelessness

Published on July 26, 2023

The City and County of Denver is proud to announce that it is now eligible to receive funding from the $300 million voter-approved Proposition 123 state initiative. Denver’s commitment to increasing its affordable housing stock above a baseline amount was recently approved by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing (DOH).

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