“We don’t have any visibility into the real operations and what kind of problems that they have in these places,” said Michael Kennedy, citing safety as a reason to close it.
Landowners appeal permit allowing homeless campsite in Clayton
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Sanctioned homeless camp closes in Park Hill, another camp opens in Clayton
The latter is the first sanctioned camp on public property in Denver and it faces less resistance from neighbors.
50 neighbors appeal Lincoln Park homeless camp zoning permit
“But beyond even the political overstep, we have serious concerns about safety,” said a nearby resident of the city permit allowing the 780 Elati St. site.
Councilwoman: ‘We have an urban camping ban, we should enforce it’
Amanda Sawyer voted against the first sanctioned homeless campsite on Denver city property but it was approved 10-1 and will open Dec. 14.
Lincoln Park homeless camp opens without good neighbor agreement
The nonprofit that operates the temporary shelter site and a neighborhood association were unable to come to terms.
