Denver's House1000 Plan Moves 1,000 Unsheltered People Indoors

Despite criticism, city officials aim to expand the initiative and add 3,000 permanent housing units in 2024.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that his team had moved 1,000 unsheltered people indoors by Dec. 31, fulfilling a pledge from his first days in office last year.
The city spent $45 million on the House1000 plan, which involved closing large street encampments and sheltering most people in converted hotels and micro-community units.
Critics argue that the plan doesn’t always prioritize the most vulnerable people for shelter and that the arrival of over 37,000 migrants over the past year has strained Denver’s resources.
Despite the criticism, supporters of House1000 see progress in tackling homelessness and Denver officials are committed to expanding the initiative in 2024.
Mayor Johnston's administration aims to add 3,000 permanent housing units this year, but their source remains unclear.