Denver metro leaders hope to apply lessons learned in a recent trip to Houston to Colorado's homelessness crisis. via AmyWadas
Homelessness is a problem plaguing the Denver metro area. Leaders have been trying different ways to curb the crisis, but felt like they could do more. That’s why they traveled to Houston, a city that's received national attention for its work in tackling homelessness.
“They did it through a housing first strategy that says housing is so basic to the human condition that if you solve for housing, other things will fall into place,” said Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, who was part of the group that traveled to Houston.After establishing a housing-first strategy, other services, like addiction treatment programs and job training, fell into place, Houston leaders said. It's a strategy Denver leaders praised.
Fisher said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's budget for next year will make a big difference in tackling the homeless crisis moving forward. Aurora City Council Member Juan Marciano, who also went on the trip, praised Houston’s ability to collaborate, calling it an integral part in addressing homelessness here in Colorado.
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