Aurora Police Report Surge in Crime at Homeless Navigation Campus
Within the first six weeks of the center’s opening, police responded to calls, issued citations and charged people with crimes approximately 140 times.
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Progressive Lisa Calderón Will Run for Mayor Again
Third time’s a charm?
Denver Mayor Wants Less Gun Violence, Fewer Empty Office Buildings in 2026
Mike Johnston wants to fill 3 million square feet of downtown commercial space in 2026.
Aurora’s New 600-bed Homeless Shelter Off to Slow Start, Plagued by Aging Building
The nonprofit running Aurora’s largest city-funded shelter says the building’s age makes operations challenging.
“Open Your Eyes”: Golden Triangle Residents, Businesses Tired of Hosting Efforts to Solve Homelessness
During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.
Five People to Watch in 2026: Christina Carlson, Rallying to Solve Homelessness
Urban Peak influenced the way the City of Denver solves homelessness. Will that continue?
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Prescription Drug Vending Machines Help Distribute Life-Saving Meds to Denver Homeless
“We would love, if money is no object, to have a functioning pharmacy in every location, but we can’t. So that’s why we have these machines, to help people get access to medications.”
Denver City Council to Vote on $64 Million in Homeless Shelter Contracts in December
The City of Denver will decide on $64 million worth of housing contracts to replace the Salvation Army.
Batter Up: Denver’s New Ballpark District Director Brings Lessons From Wrigley Field
During her time near Chicago’s classic stadium, Kate McKenna says she learned how to help businesses and residents wrestle audacious redevelopment plans.
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People Like Me Aren’t in Most Homeless Counts
“Holy shit, this person gets it!”
This Doctor Has Spent Two Decades With Patients Experiencing Homelessness
Here’s what she fears and what gives her hope.
Denver Selects New Homeless Shelter Operators After Salvation Army Split
The Salvation Army ran the shelters for two years before announcing in August that it would exit at the end of 2025.
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Aurora Tried to Redirect Panhandling Donations to a City-Run Charity. Three Years Later, How’s That Going?
Data from the city suggests the campaign is struggling to create significant change.
Mayor Shares Plans for Homeless Shelters, Reducing Theft in Central Park
Johnston also revealed ideas to improve Quebec Street and efforts replace three bridges on the neighborhood thoroughfare.
Friend of Murdered Veteran Pleads for Answers in Unsolved Denver Stabbing
Ethan Martinez was found dead in the Platte River in July 2024. No arrests were made.
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Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget
As long as the city’s revenue forecast for next year is accurate, no more layoffs will be needed, Johnston promised.