Denver May Build More Shelter Facilities

In a city seeing more than 6,100 people experiencing some form of homelessness, just under $39 million in Denver is being proposed to target the building and upgrade of more shelter space.

The funding comprises one of five questions on the ballot in November worth a total of $450 million that will be used to pay for a variety of facility and infrastructure needs.

Question 2B will particularly allow Denver to purchase an 82,000 square foot former warehouse located at 4600 E. 48th Street that is currently used by a group called the Denver Rescue Mission.

That one-story structure, with room for beds, storage, laundry, and showers, will be used to provide shelter space 24 hours a day.

The funds will also allow Denver to repurpose up to 300 motel rooms around the city for use as shelters, while also updating other existing shelters.

According to city statistics, Denver has seen a 25% increase in its homeless population since 2017, with the city’s existing shelters experiencing a nearly 40% jump in use.

​By Garry Boulard

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