Denver unveils new affordable condos, criticism of mayor continues about affordability crisis
132 units in Central Park already sold out
Denver7
and last updated 2021-07-14 20:56:25-04
DENVER â New affordable condominiums in Denver s Central Park neighborhood have already sold out, which activists say highlights the city s ongoing housing issues.
In about a week, Zack Gibson will take ownership of his new condo unit.
âItâs an awesome day,â Gibson said. âA year and a half ago, I didnât see any way back to Denver.â
Gibson and his wife are moving from Florida back to Colorado to be closer to their grandchildren.
Homeless advocacy groups argue the program would make the problem worse. It is a disaster waiting to happen, said Ana Cornelius with Denver Homeless Out Loud. This is not a solution. This is a way of increasing mass-homelessness in our city.
The new pilot program will give a small group of civilians the power to issue citations to people disobeying a handful of city ordinances, first reported by the Denver Voice. Think of camping on city streets, smoking weed in public, trespassing, or being in a park after curfew. The team would be unarmed and not dressed as police officers, just wearing a shirt with the city logo.
Mayor, homeless advocates & ballpark businesses butt heads on sweeps ahead of All-Star Game
Homeless sweeps intensify as big game approaches
KMGH
and last updated 2021-07-05 22:31:15-04
DENVER All-Star weekend is just four days away and Denver is ready to put its best foot forward as it steps into the international spotlight.
Preparations are well-underway for one of the biggest events in sports since COVID restrictions were lifted.
Street closures are now in place around the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver where many of the events leading up to the game will take place.
Closures are also happening near Coors Field.
Local artists, homeless advocates pen song about solutions, not sweeps at homeless encampments
Hip-hop artists release new song Message to the Mayor asking Mayor Hancock to provide solutions, not sweeps, for Denver s unhoused. Author: Lori Lizarraga Updated: 8:35 PM MST January 26, 2021
DENVER Denver must give a warning before it cleans up homeless camps, even if there s a public health concern, after a new ruling from the U.S. District Court of Colorado.
A judge ruled Monday, Denver must give at least seven-days notice before sweeping a homeless camp. In the past year, the city and county of Denver cited public health emergency as a reason to sweep with no prior notice. Now, if there is a public health emergency, the city must give at least 48 hours written notice.