Mayor Mike Johnston announced the groundbreaking for a micro-community at 1375 Elati St. as part of the House1000 initiative. This development marks a significant step forward in our ongoing effort to combat homelessness and improve the lives of those in need within our city. The site was carefully chosen to accommodate the specific needs of its future residents and has undergone rigorous assessments for environmental impact, zoning, building regulations, fire safety, public health concerns, traffic, and transportation impacts.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston
“This is a critical part of our effort to not only get 1,000 people off the street and indoors, but to ensure every corner of the city is doing their part,” Mayor Mike Johnston said. “I’m excited to have one of our micro-communities in the Golden Triangle where it will be an example for the rest of the city of what is possible when we come together as a community. I cannot wait to welcome the first residents to this location by the end of the year and provide this path to permanent housing.”
When completed, the site will be fenced and gated to ensure the safety and security of its residents, neighbors, and community. The micro-community will provide a range of on-site services to enhance the quality of life for its residents and support their transition into permanent housing. The services provided include employment assistance and resources, supportive services, restroom facilities, fully equipped communal kitchens, on-site laundry facilities, and trash disposal services. Approximately 44 Manufactured Sleeping Units will be built off-site by Solution Builders and delivered to the site either late November or early December.
Two additional micro-communities, one at 2301 S. Santa Fe Ave. and the other at 12033 E. 38th Ave., are currently under construction and will also be utilized as part of Mayor Johnston’s goal to move homeless people indoors.