La PaZ community
Info and Updates from GNC:
THIS PAGE WILL SHARE CURRENT UPDATES AND INFROMATION ON OPNA ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LA PAZ, as well as updates from the good neighbor comittee
La Paz Community Updates
Curretn LaPaz Good Neighbor AGREEMENT Can be found on:
Find solutions website
LaPaz Good Neighbor Committee Summaries:
LaPaz-GNC-summary-5-15-24-1
Good Neighbor Comittee
The GNC meets monthly with representatives from Colorado Village Collaborative/La Paz, the mayor’s office, City Council District 7, and the Denver Police Department. OPNA neighbors are on the GNC, and they provide updates and info at our monthly OPNA meetings, as well as are advocating for our community. They can be reached Via Email if you have questions or concerns:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Have an Issue or concern...
and not sure who to call?
or how to get help?
follow this HELPFUL list below for communication procudures:
OPNA is working with neighbors to advocate for our concerns and questions we have as a community. As we get informed of upcoming news or events we will be sharing info via the email newsletter and our monthly meetings.
Info on the initiative can be found on the City's website here:
Info on the initiative can be found on the City's website here:
If you have an issue or concern, please refer to the procedures outlined in the Good Neighbor Agreement and copied below.
As a reminder, 311 phone operators are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM (except on city holidays), but you can submit a report 24/7 through the online city service hub or by texting “hello” to 439311.
Emergencies.
In the event of a perceived emergency, please call 9‐1‐1.
Illegal activity.
To report a crime that has taken place, but is no longer “active”, call 3-1-1 or make a report to the 311 online portal. The person calling in the crime/event is encouraged to notify CVC (Phone: 720‐831‐3498, Email: [email protected]).
Mental health issues.
To report someone in mental health distress, please call 720‐913‐STAR (7827) or call 9‐1‐1 and request a STAR team response.
Nonemergency in Vicinity of La Paz.
To report a nonemergency issue or concern, such as trash, noise, loitering, or inappropriate behavior in the immediate area of CVC, please either call 720‐831‐3498 or email [email protected]. (Note: You can also copy the Good Neighbor Committee at [email protected]). The immediate area is defined as, the property under the control of CVC, parking lots, adjacent sidewalks, adjacent tree lawns and right of way. If appropriate, a photo documenting the concern may be taken and texted or emailed to CVC. CVC will make available translation for any other than English speaking individuals that call the CVC phone number.
Other non-emergencies: If you see an encampment or another concern in Grant Frontier Park or in the neighborhood, you can report it to the city by calling 311 or through the online city services hub.
El Comité del Buen Vecino se reúne mensualmente con representantes de Colorado Village Collaborative/La Paz, la oficina del alcalde, el Distrito 7 del Concejo Municipal y el Departamento de Policía de Denver. Haga clic aquí para acceder a una copia del Acuerdo de Buen Vecino con la Microcomunidad de La Paz (en inglés0.
Si tiene un problema o inquietud, consulte los procedimientos descritos en el Acuerdo de Buen Vecino y copiados a continuación. Como recordatorio, los operadores telefónicos del 311 están disponibles de lunes a viernes de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m. (excepto los días festivos de la ciudad), pero puede enviar un informe las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana a través del centro de servicios de la ciudad en línea o enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra "hola" al 439311.
Emergencias.
En caso de percibir una emergencia, llame al 9-1-1.
Actividad ilegal.
Para denunciar un delito que se ha producido, pero que ya no está "activo", llame al 3-1-1 o haga un informe en el portal en línea del 311. Se recomienda que la persona que llame para informar sobre el delito o el evento lo notifique a CVC (teléfono: 720‐831‐3498, correo electrónico: [email protected]).
Problemas de salud mental.
Para denunciar a alguien que sufre problemas de salud mental, llame al 720‐913‐STAR (7827) o llame al 9‐1‐1 y solicite la respuesta del equipo STAR.
Si no es una emergencia en las cercanías de La Paz.
Para denunciar un problema o inquietud que no es una emergencia, como basura, ruido, o comportamiento inapropiado en el área inmediata de CVC, llame al 720‐831‐3498 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. (Nota: también puede enviar una copia al Comité de Buenos Vecinos a [email protected]). El área inmediata se define como la propiedad bajo el control de CVC, los estacionamientos, las aceras adyacentes, los céspedes con árboles adyacentes y el derecho de paso. Si corresponde, se puede tomar una fotografía que documente el problema y enviarla por mensaje de texto o correo electrónico a CVC. CVC pondrá a disposición una traducción para cualquier persona que no hable inglés y que llame al número de teléfono de CVC.
Otras situaciones que no son emergencias:
si ve un campamento u otro problema en Grant Frontier Park o en el vecindario, puede informarlo a la ciudad llamando al 311 o a través del centro de servicios de la ciudad en línea.
Past Info left here for resources and information:
- current info on GNA can be found at Find Solutions' House 1000 website -
- from the opna newsletter 3/26/24
La Paz Micro-Community Updates
The Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) group will meet again next week to hopefully finalize the GNA. While the goal was to try and have a final GNA ready to coincide with the opening of La Paz, there have been a few final details that needed an additional session to talk through. We hope to have a final draft available soon. When the GNA committee meets, we should get a more detailed update on the first few days since the opening of La Paz.
Volunteer Information for La Paz Micro-Community
You can click here to join the email list for volunteer and service opportunities for the micro-community Please note that we have set the group up so no one can view your information or see that you are subscribed. By joining this email list, you indicate that you are willing to work towards the success of the micro-community.
- from the opna newsletter 3/15/24
If you were not able to attend the community meeting on March 5th, you can view our summary by clicking here.
The micro-community at Fox and Iliff now has an official name: La Paz Micro-Community. “La Paz” is Spanish and translates to “the peace” - we hope that the new micro-community will be a place of peace for the new residents and for our Overland neighbors. The community will host around 45 residents while some final adjustments are made to some of the tiny homes.
The Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) group will meet again next week to hopefully finalize the GNA. While the goal was to try and have a final GNA ready to coincide with the opening of La Paz, there have been a few final details that needed an additional session to talk through. We hope to have a final draft available soon. When the GNA committee meets, we should get a more detailed update on the first few days since the opening of La Paz.
Volunteer Information for La Paz Micro-Community
You can click here to join the email list for volunteer and service opportunities for the micro-community Please note that we have set the group up so no one can view your information or see that you are subscribed. By joining this email list, you indicate that you are willing to work towards the success of the micro-community.
- from the opna newsletter 3/26/24
La Paz Micro-Community Updates
The Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) group will meet again next week to hopefully finalize the GNA. While the goal was to try and have a final GNA ready to coincide with the opening of La Paz, there have been a few final details that needed an additional session to talk through. We hope to have a final draft available soon. When the GNA committee meets, we should get a more detailed update on the first few days since the opening of La Paz.
Volunteer Information for La Paz Micro-Community
You can click here to join the email list for volunteer and service opportunities for the micro-community Please note that we have set the group up so no one can view your information or see that you are subscribed. By joining this email list, you indicate that you are willing to work towards the success of the micro-community.
- from the opna newsletter 3/15/24
If you were not able to attend the community meeting on March 5th, you can view our summary by clicking here.
The micro-community at Fox and Iliff now has an official name: La Paz Micro-Community. “La Paz” is Spanish and translates to “the peace” - we hope that the new micro-community will be a place of peace for the new residents and for our Overland neighbors. The community will host around 45 residents while some final adjustments are made to some of the tiny homes.
The Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) group will meet again next week to hopefully finalize the GNA. While the goal was to try and have a final GNA ready to coincide with the opening of La Paz, there have been a few final details that needed an additional session to talk through. We hope to have a final draft available soon. When the GNA committee meets, we should get a more detailed update on the first few days since the opening of La Paz.
Volunteer Information for La Paz Micro-Community
You can click here to join the email list for volunteer and service opportunities for the micro-community Please note that we have set the group up so no one can view your information or see that you are subscribed. By joining this email list, you indicate that you are willing to work towards the success of the micro-community.
UPDATES FROM FEBRUARY OPNA MEETING 2/22/24:
- Updates and info on the TMC - Information is combined here from both Flor as well as OPNA members of the GNA team.
Round Table meeting schedule on 2/27 at 5:30-7:00 at the Table Public House - RSVP required. See info on OPNA website or council member’s social media. This is a great time to get questions answered. Feel free to send in advance. DPD will be in attendance to answer questions.
DPD will have dedicated officer in this area and will be in attendance at next meeting to answer questions.
Move in day for the first residents is anticipated to be March 6th.
Jenn met some staff and learned that because of the delays in this site opening, the staff have the benefit of getting extra training. They will be the most trained team CVC has had on a new site. Some staff will be at the community round table next week as well.
There is a list of donations needed that has gone out from the Mayor’s team. Jenn stressed that while members of our community differ on options of this new community, we offer space at OPNA to share views, support initiatives that neighbors take on. Jenn also noted that we’ve heard concerns on others that are currently residing in Overland may need some support as well, why should we help the new CVC residents and why is CVC not providing all this? Jenn explained that what she learned is that the CVC has found working with the community on donations helps bring people together and they often find lots of support in the local community. That support offsets their costs allowing them to spend more dollars on helping more people, or providing more staffing. OPNA members are working with the city and CVC in helping to gather volunteers and donations. Things like houseware items are needed. There is a list going, you can sign up and donate at a level that works for you. For example they need 60 washcloths, you can sign up to donate 5, you don’t have to donate all 60. They need volunteers to help with some set up and painting. If you are interested please let opna know. We are getting a separate email list going to those that are interested in volunteering and donating.
GNA is in progress. A draft should be available soon on the Find Solutions website. Neighbors shared updates. Currently waiting on some promises from the city to be added. Noted that the GNA is between the RNOs and CVC, the city can’t legal sign on. However they are including a letter to be included in the GNA.
There will be a new committee formed after the GNA is in place. It will be set up similar to the GNA group, and will meet regularly after the site opens to check in on what is happening, what is working and what isn't. It will be a communication line from the community to the CVC stuff.
Site will open to 60 residents. CVC will have to negotiate a new contract to expand. Can’t expand for the first 6 months. They will have to prove they have the ability to manage and staff a larger site.
Question on how long people will reside in the community? It will all depend. The goal is for their stays to not be long, and to move people into more permanent housing. Some people might stay a day or two, some a month, some could be there the full time. CVC will work with each individual to provide a path of resources and support to help these folks into permanent housing.
Jenn shared her understanding of how people will come to this site. When the city identifies an encampment - over 2 weeks the city will engage the people there and find out how they can be helped, what resources they need, etc. After that, they sweep and they give people the choice to move on, or move into a micro community. Then the camping site is cleared and the city “fences the area” using geo tag technology to help reduce re-encampments by prioritizing concerns - issues etc… with a 24 hour response time is the goal since the site is swept. When a person choses housing they come into a temp community, like the one that will be in Overland. Not being facetious - it's not glamorous living, it's similar to camp, it's fun for a few weeks and then it's not. Bathrooms are shared by all the community. Meals are provided 3 times a day and allow people some stability to recover from trauma, others may be immediately ready to get into permanent housing. Some may need longer than others. CVC intends to move people along.
Question was asked on the zoning rules for the 4 year max use, when does the clock start. The group believes it starts the date the certificate of occupancy is issued.
Residents will have to sign on to a community agreement, (like a lease agreement) that they will obey by the site rules and requirements. A copy of the agreement will be shared as a part of the GNA. the use agreement ONLY applies to behavior on the property.
The GNA team understand that the city is committed to replacing the sound fencing on Santa Fe both North and South of Evans, on the west side. The GNA neighbors lobbied hard for a more robust concrete sound wall, but didn’t go far as the city is already suffering budget cuts.
Questions have been asked about a public tour of the new community. Flor has asked for this, but hope that the meeting on Tuesday we will be able to see if this is possible. Neighbors noted that if possible to get pictures or video for those that won't be able to go, advocating that people fear the unknown and perhaps seeing the set of the community and how the pallet shelters look will help offer some assurance and understanding. Jenn shared that they did tour the manufacturing site of the shelters and it was helpful. They also visited another CVC community that was tents not shelters, and it was surprisingly quiet and that it was helpful to see how they are set up.
- Updates and info on the TMC - Information is combined here from both Flor as well as OPNA members of the GNA team.
Round Table meeting schedule on 2/27 at 5:30-7:00 at the Table Public House - RSVP required. See info on OPNA website or council member’s social media. This is a great time to get questions answered. Feel free to send in advance. DPD will be in attendance to answer questions.
DPD will have dedicated officer in this area and will be in attendance at next meeting to answer questions.
Move in day for the first residents is anticipated to be March 6th.
Jenn met some staff and learned that because of the delays in this site opening, the staff have the benefit of getting extra training. They will be the most trained team CVC has had on a new site. Some staff will be at the community round table next week as well.
There is a list of donations needed that has gone out from the Mayor’s team. Jenn stressed that while members of our community differ on options of this new community, we offer space at OPNA to share views, support initiatives that neighbors take on. Jenn also noted that we’ve heard concerns on others that are currently residing in Overland may need some support as well, why should we help the new CVC residents and why is CVC not providing all this? Jenn explained that what she learned is that the CVC has found working with the community on donations helps bring people together and they often find lots of support in the local community. That support offsets their costs allowing them to spend more dollars on helping more people, or providing more staffing. OPNA members are working with the city and CVC in helping to gather volunteers and donations. Things like houseware items are needed. There is a list going, you can sign up and donate at a level that works for you. For example they need 60 washcloths, you can sign up to donate 5, you don’t have to donate all 60. They need volunteers to help with some set up and painting. If you are interested please let opna know. We are getting a separate email list going to those that are interested in volunteering and donating.
GNA is in progress. A draft should be available soon on the Find Solutions website. Neighbors shared updates. Currently waiting on some promises from the city to be added. Noted that the GNA is between the RNOs and CVC, the city can’t legal sign on. However they are including a letter to be included in the GNA.
There will be a new committee formed after the GNA is in place. It will be set up similar to the GNA group, and will meet regularly after the site opens to check in on what is happening, what is working and what isn't. It will be a communication line from the community to the CVC stuff.
Site will open to 60 residents. CVC will have to negotiate a new contract to expand. Can’t expand for the first 6 months. They will have to prove they have the ability to manage and staff a larger site.
Question on how long people will reside in the community? It will all depend. The goal is for their stays to not be long, and to move people into more permanent housing. Some people might stay a day or two, some a month, some could be there the full time. CVC will work with each individual to provide a path of resources and support to help these folks into permanent housing.
Jenn shared her understanding of how people will come to this site. When the city identifies an encampment - over 2 weeks the city will engage the people there and find out how they can be helped, what resources they need, etc. After that, they sweep and they give people the choice to move on, or move into a micro community. Then the camping site is cleared and the city “fences the area” using geo tag technology to help reduce re-encampments by prioritizing concerns - issues etc… with a 24 hour response time is the goal since the site is swept. When a person choses housing they come into a temp community, like the one that will be in Overland. Not being facetious - it's not glamorous living, it's similar to camp, it's fun for a few weeks and then it's not. Bathrooms are shared by all the community. Meals are provided 3 times a day and allow people some stability to recover from trauma, others may be immediately ready to get into permanent housing. Some may need longer than others. CVC intends to move people along.
Question was asked on the zoning rules for the 4 year max use, when does the clock start. The group believes it starts the date the certificate of occupancy is issued.
Residents will have to sign on to a community agreement, (like a lease agreement) that they will obey by the site rules and requirements. A copy of the agreement will be shared as a part of the GNA. the use agreement ONLY applies to behavior on the property.
The GNA team understand that the city is committed to replacing the sound fencing on Santa Fe both North and South of Evans, on the west side. The GNA neighbors lobbied hard for a more robust concrete sound wall, but didn’t go far as the city is already suffering budget cuts.
Questions have been asked about a public tour of the new community. Flor has asked for this, but hope that the meeting on Tuesday we will be able to see if this is possible. Neighbors noted that if possible to get pictures or video for those that won't be able to go, advocating that people fear the unknown and perhaps seeing the set of the community and how the pallet shelters look will help offer some assurance and understanding. Jenn shared that they did tour the manufacturing site of the shelters and it was helpful. They also visited another CVC community that was tents not shelters, and it was surprisingly quiet and that it was helpful to see how they are set up.
WE RECIEVED THIS CORRESONDENCE FROM THE MAYORS OFFICE on 1/10:
Good morning, District 7 community members!
We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) Committee for Santa Fe (621 West Wesley Avenue). The committee will work alongside Steve Charbonneau of Find Solutions to negotiate the Good Neighbor Agreement.
For periodic updates on the progress, please visit the Find Solutions website. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact the District 7 Good Neighbor Agreement Committee Representatives via the following email address: [email protected].
From OPNA: Out of respect for the committee members we are not publishing their names on our webpage as we don't have their permission. Stay tuned OPNA newsletter for the best information regarding how to contact the GNA group.
Good morning, District 7 community members!
We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) Committee for Santa Fe (621 West Wesley Avenue). The committee will work alongside Steve Charbonneau of Find Solutions to negotiate the Good Neighbor Agreement.
For periodic updates on the progress, please visit the Find Solutions website. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact the District 7 Good Neighbor Agreement Committee Representatives via the following email address: [email protected].
From OPNA: Out of respect for the committee members we are not publishing their names on our webpage as we don't have their permission. Stay tuned OPNA newsletter for the best information regarding how to contact the GNA group.
NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATES FROM OPNA 1/9/24 newsletter:
GNA Negotiation Group Information
We have been in contact with the mayor’s office regarding the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) process. This morning, members of the GNA Negotiation Group received their first communication from Steve Charbonneau and Ali Katz, the facilitators who will help with the negotiation process. Later today or some time tomorrow, the names of the group and the appropriate contact information will be announced. The schedule for these negotiation meetings, including when neighbors will be asked to as questions about or give feedback on drafts of the GNA, is being determined - emails from the mayor’s office, our newsletter, and our Facebook page are the best resources to stay updated on these developments.
We recognize that there have been many different opinions on the presence of the temporary managed community in our neighborhood. We appreciate our neighbors and community members who have volunteered their time to serve on the GNA negotiation committee. It is our hope that through engaging in this process with compassion and respect we can negotiate successfully on behalf of our Overland neighbors.
Please note that we will not be posting the names of the group members on our social media channels - stay tuned to this newsletter for the best information regarding how to contact the GNA group.
Board of Adjustment Zoning Appeal
In our December 17th newsletter, we informed you of an effort in the neighborhood to appeal to the zoning board regarding the way in which the TMC was approved. The appeal was filed and a hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 30th at 9 AM. Members of the public can attend this hearing either in-person (The Webb Building, 201 W Colfax Ave, Room 2.H.14) or via Zoom. The docket for the week of 1/30/24 will be posted the week prior - you will not be able to register to attend via Zoom until then. We will send out this information once it is available.
We have been in contact with the mayor’s office regarding the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) process. This morning, members of the GNA Negotiation Group received their first communication from Steve Charbonneau and Ali Katz, the facilitators who will help with the negotiation process. Later today or some time tomorrow, the names of the group and the appropriate contact information will be announced. The schedule for these negotiation meetings, including when neighbors will be asked to as questions about or give feedback on drafts of the GNA, is being determined - emails from the mayor’s office, our newsletter, and our Facebook page are the best resources to stay updated on these developments.
We recognize that there have been many different opinions on the presence of the temporary managed community in our neighborhood. We appreciate our neighbors and community members who have volunteered their time to serve on the GNA negotiation committee. It is our hope that through engaging in this process with compassion and respect we can negotiate successfully on behalf of our Overland neighbors.
Please note that we will not be posting the names of the group members on our social media channels - stay tuned to this newsletter for the best information regarding how to contact the GNA group.
Board of Adjustment Zoning Appeal
In our December 17th newsletter, we informed you of an effort in the neighborhood to appeal to the zoning board regarding the way in which the TMC was approved. The appeal was filed and a hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 30th at 9 AM. Members of the public can attend this hearing either in-person (The Webb Building, 201 W Colfax Ave, Room 2.H.14) or via Zoom. The docket for the week of 1/30/24 will be posted the week prior - you will not be able to register to attend via Zoom until then. We will send out this information once it is available.
Recap of 12/14/23 virtual community conversation with Mayor Johnston and Councilwoman alvidrez community meeting
GERNAL INFO:
Below are very abbreviated notes from the call. Not quotes. AND they may not contain all information. We are doing our best to share what we heard as we know not everyone in Overland was able to participate. Please let us know if we misinterpreted information or if we need to request clarification from city on any of these updates.
Below are very abbreviated notes from the call. Not quotes. AND they may not contain all information. We are doing our best to share what we heard as we know not everyone in Overland was able to participate. Please let us know if we misinterpreted information or if we need to request clarification from city on any of these updates.
- The number of residents for the launch of the temporary housing site has been reduced for the new community. Reduced from 120 down to 60 units. Contract with provider will need to be renegotiated to expand.
- The service provider/site managements contract has been awarded to Colorado Village Collaborative. An organization with experience managing these types of sites.
- This site will be different than other "Tiny Home" sites as its serving a higher care population so there will be a greater number of staff to resident ratio to support the people in the community.
- There will be staff on site 24 hours a day.
- There is a construction delay in the premanufactured community buildings. Schedule is tentative to open the site mid January.
- Construction of infrastructure is underway. Community privacy Fence has been partially installed along the alley property line. A new sidewalk along the alley's east side to provide safer pedestrian access off the alley
- The Santa Fe Sound Mitigation Fence will be replaced in better condition along the length of the Overland community site only.
- Metrics of Success will be measured by people either getting placed into permanent housing, getting services and supports they need to gain stability, access to workforce training and employment programs if they need that, and access to benefits they may qualify for to connect them into permanent housing and care services. Failure would be the inverse, not getting stability, housing, support. Failure could also look like a resident staying longer than expected in the temporary housing. Resident not utilizing services or gaining stability and resources of support. Not following the community rules and having to be removed. Exiting unsuccessfully would mean being removed and placed in facility where they can get more acute and precise care that they will likely need.
- Expected durations of a resident are 6-8 months to gain some stability and secure permeant housing.
- The Mayor is meeting with DPS Superintendent in the coming days to discuss this. Later in the call a city spokesperson clarified THE BUS TOP IS BEING MOVED.
- The city has been exploring options for transpiration support to the site - a "Commuter" shuttle to assist in getting people from west Overland to the primary public transportation infrastructure in east Overland with pedestrian and bike access over Santa Fe and the Rail lines is unsafe and unwelcoming to traverse.
- The city is implementing some technological tools - geo fencing - to work to ensure when encampments are mitigated they aren't getting reestablished or reoccupied later. These tools allow the city to pinpoint the area when it comes to response to issues and they are prioritized to ensure new encampments are prevented.
The city is hoping to get the neighborhood more information
please reach out to the following link to the
City's Question Form for this specific community:
Microsoft Forms for questions
You can also connect with Milagros Barsallo, the Director of Public Engagement for The City's Homelessness Resolution Team via email: [email protected]
Or contact your city council representative for district 7 Flor Alvidrez via email: [email protected]
Or contact your city council representative for district 7 Flor Alvidrez via email: [email protected]
FROM THE CITY OF DENVER: 12/8/23
Just a quick reminder! The Good Neighbor Agreement initiative for the micro-community site at 2301 S. Santa Fe Drive Site (621 W. Wesley Ave) is still open for participation. Due to the positive feedback, we've extended the deadline to Monday, December 11th, 2023.
If you're interested in representing the community or know someone who is, please fill out the Good Neighbor Agreement interest form provided in the link here. Feel free to share this form with District 7 residents or business owners who might be interested.
About Good Neighbor Agreements for House 1000 Sites:
A Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) is an agreement between a neighborhood organization, like a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO), and a developer, property owner, or operator of a new project or business. When neighborhoods have questions or concerns about a new use or building in their community, and they are open to committing to support the project if their concerns are addressed, a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) may be helpful. GNAs may help neighbors work through issues or concerns with housing teams in a collaborative, positive way to document areas of agreement in writing. When approached in good faith, the process can help the parties understand each other’s goals and points of view, with the intended result being a compromise where each party makes commitments that benefit all. For this reason, if the only desire of a neighbor/organization is to stop a shelter site from moving forward, then it would not be appropriate for them to participate in negotiation of a GNA.
Areas for Potential Agreement
There are many areas of potential information sharing or agreement that could be established for sheltering and housing with or without a GNA, including:
Circumstances Not Appropriate for a GNA
House 1000 Good Neighbor Agreement Negotiation Groups:
Each site will have a group of 5-8 community members representing them in negotiations with the service provider operating the site.
The group will be comprised of:
If you're interested in representing the community or know someone who is, please fill out the Good Neighbor Agreement interest form provided in the link here. Feel free to share this form with District 7 residents or business owners who might be interested.
About Good Neighbor Agreements for House 1000 Sites:
A Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) is an agreement between a neighborhood organization, like a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO), and a developer, property owner, or operator of a new project or business. When neighborhoods have questions or concerns about a new use or building in their community, and they are open to committing to support the project if their concerns are addressed, a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) may be helpful. GNAs may help neighbors work through issues or concerns with housing teams in a collaborative, positive way to document areas of agreement in writing. When approached in good faith, the process can help the parties understand each other’s goals and points of view, with the intended result being a compromise where each party makes commitments that benefit all. For this reason, if the only desire of a neighbor/organization is to stop a shelter site from moving forward, then it would not be appropriate for them to participate in negotiation of a GNA.
Areas for Potential Agreement
There are many areas of potential information sharing or agreement that could be established for sheltering and housing with or without a GNA, including:
- Sharing copies of site rules, which may evolve over time, to ensure neighbors understand the expectations for residents
- Working through a list of neighbor concerns and identifying the specific ways the site is being designed or operated to address those concerns (for example, whether there will be 24-hour desk/staff on-site to monitor the building)
- Naming points of contact for both parties for various types of concerns, including after-hours/weekends
- Establishing a committee of neighbors and site team members committed to meeting periodically to maintain relationships and ongoing communications after the building opens
- Membership or participation of the site owners/ operators in neighborhood or business associations, events or activities
- How the site will approach outdoor design, lighting, maintenance, etc.
- How the site will approach parking for staff/ service providers and/or residents
Circumstances Not Appropriate for a GNA
- Where the goal of would-be participants is to prevent a sheltering or housing site from moving forward, or when neighbors are not willing to engage in constructive dialogue about how a site can be integrated into the neighborhood
- Where a housing team is not willing to commit to anything in writing
- Where neighbors aren’t willing to commit to anything in exchange for housing team commitments, such as supporting the project
House 1000 Good Neighbor Agreement Negotiation Groups:
Each site will have a group of 5-8 community members representing them in negotiations with the service provider operating the site.
The group will be comprised of:
- 2 Community Members Nominated by fellow community members
- 2 Community Members who Nominated by RNO Leaders
- 2 Community Members who Nominated by City Council
- 2 Community Members who Nominated by the Mayor's Office
OPNA/NOON Q&A SENT TO MAYOR'S OFFICE ON 10/11/23
We received responses to questions we asked of the Mayor’s team on the TMC.
Answers to the questions are in italics,
questions are in bold
in the pdf - click here!
City has an FAQ on their website here:
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29th - EMAIL UPDATE:
Updates regarding Temporary Managed Community contract
Hello Overland Neighbors,
Apologies for sending multiple emails in one day, but we did want to share with you some new developments in the Temporary Managed Community (TMC) contract that we were made aware of today.
The City Council committee on Safety and Housing voted today to approve the contract with Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC), the group that will be managing the community. There are some important changes to the contract:
1. The contract has been modified to serve 60 units (2 pods of 30). After the site is operational with those 60 units, there will be a 6 month waiting period before the site can be expanded.
2. At the end of the 6 month period, the contract will need to be renegotiated in the City Council Safety and Housing committee before the site can be expanded to more than 60 units. This will give an opportunity for there to be on-record discussions of what is/is not working at the site.
3. The contract was also adjusted to reflect additional staffing for the site. According to CVC, there will be 8-10 people on staff every day for each pod (so a total of 16-20 people on staff for the site, plus an additional site manager that will oversee both pods). They will also employ a recruiter to help hire and retain staff.
4. These changes were approved by the committee and now the contract will head to City Council. This means that the Good Neighbor Agreement negotiation process can begin.
We have communicated with Councilwoman Alvidrez to thank her for her advocacy in making this process as transparent and as reasonable as possible. We continue to work with the Councilwoman and the District 7 staff, the mayor’s office, and the Neighbors of Overland North to ensure that neighbors’ voices are being heard regarding this issue. If you missed our message from earlier, today is the deadline to sign up to be considered for the Good Neighbor Agreement negotiation group. Please see the information below.
We will send out another email later this week with the tentative agenda for the Special Election Meeting and information about voting.
Click here for Overland GNA Interest Form
About Good Neighbor Agreements for House 1000 Sites
A Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) is an agreement between a neighborhood organization, like a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO), and a developer, property owner, or operator of a new project or business. When neighborhoods have questions or concerns about a new use or building in their community, and they are open to committing to support the project if their concerns are addressed, a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) may be helpful. GNAs may help neighbors work through issues or concerns with housing teams in a collaborative, positive way to document areas of agreement in writing. When approached in good faith, the process can help the parties understand each other’s goals and points of view, with the intended result being a compromise where each party makes commitments that benefit all. For this reason, if the only desire of a neighbor/organization is to stop a shelter site from moving forward, then it would not be appropriate for them to participate in negotiation of a GNA.
Areas for Potential Agreement
There are many areas of potential information sharing or agreement that could be established for sheltering and housing with or without a GNA, including:
Circumstances Not Appropriate for a GNA
House 1000 Good Neighbor Agreement Negotiation Groups
Each site will have a group of 5-8 community members representing them in negotiations with the service provider operating the site. The group will be comprised of:
Hello Overland Neighbors,
Apologies for sending multiple emails in one day, but we did want to share with you some new developments in the Temporary Managed Community (TMC) contract that we were made aware of today.
The City Council committee on Safety and Housing voted today to approve the contract with Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC), the group that will be managing the community. There are some important changes to the contract:
1. The contract has been modified to serve 60 units (2 pods of 30). After the site is operational with those 60 units, there will be a 6 month waiting period before the site can be expanded.
2. At the end of the 6 month period, the contract will need to be renegotiated in the City Council Safety and Housing committee before the site can be expanded to more than 60 units. This will give an opportunity for there to be on-record discussions of what is/is not working at the site.
3. The contract was also adjusted to reflect additional staffing for the site. According to CVC, there will be 8-10 people on staff every day for each pod (so a total of 16-20 people on staff for the site, plus an additional site manager that will oversee both pods). They will also employ a recruiter to help hire and retain staff.
4. These changes were approved by the committee and now the contract will head to City Council. This means that the Good Neighbor Agreement negotiation process can begin.
We have communicated with Councilwoman Alvidrez to thank her for her advocacy in making this process as transparent and as reasonable as possible. We continue to work with the Councilwoman and the District 7 staff, the mayor’s office, and the Neighbors of Overland North to ensure that neighbors’ voices are being heard regarding this issue. If you missed our message from earlier, today is the deadline to sign up to be considered for the Good Neighbor Agreement negotiation group. Please see the information below.
We will send out another email later this week with the tentative agenda for the Special Election Meeting and information about voting.
Click here for Overland GNA Interest Form
About Good Neighbor Agreements for House 1000 Sites
A Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) is an agreement between a neighborhood organization, like a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO), and a developer, property owner, or operator of a new project or business. When neighborhoods have questions or concerns about a new use or building in their community, and they are open to committing to support the project if their concerns are addressed, a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) may be helpful. GNAs may help neighbors work through issues or concerns with housing teams in a collaborative, positive way to document areas of agreement in writing. When approached in good faith, the process can help the parties understand each other’s goals and points of view, with the intended result being a compromise where each party makes commitments that benefit all. For this reason, if the only desire of a neighbor/organization is to stop a shelter site from moving forward, then it would not be appropriate for them to participate in negotiation of a GNA.
Areas for Potential Agreement
There are many areas of potential information sharing or agreement that could be established for sheltering and housing with or without a GNA, including:
- Sharing copies of site rules, which may evolve over time, to ensure neighbors understand the expectations for residents
- Working through a list of neighbor concerns and identifying the specific ways the site is being designed or operated to address those concerns (for example, whether there will be 24-hour desk/staff on site to monitor the building)
- Naming points of contact for both parties for various types of concerns, including after-hours/weekends
- Establishing a committee of neighbors and site team members committed to meeting periodically to maintain relationships and ongoing communications after the building opens
- Membership or participation of the site owners/ operators in neighborhood or business associations, events or activities
- How the site will approach outdoor design, lighting, maintenance, etc.
- How the site will approach parking for staff/ service providers and/or residents
Circumstances Not Appropriate for a GNA
- Where the goal of would-be participants is to prevent a sheltering or housing site from moving forward, or when neighbors are not willing to engage in constructive dialogue about how a site can be integrated into the neighborhood
- Where a housing team is not willing to commit to anything in writing
- Where neighbors aren’t willing to commit to anything in exchange for housing team commitments, such as supporting the project
House 1000 Good Neighbor Agreement Negotiation Groups
Each site will have a group of 5-8 community members representing them in negotiations with the service provider operating the site. The group will be comprised of:
- 2 Community Members Nominated by fellow community members
- 2 Community Members who Nominated by RNO Leaders
- 2 Community Members who Nominated by City Council
- 2 Community Members who Nominated by the Mayor's Office
MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH - EMAIL UPDATE:
Hello neighbors, there are several neighborhood updates, including new information about the micro-community site at Fox and Iliff. We will be sending out weekly updates for the foreseeable future since so much is happening and it can be hard to keep up with all the new developments. We do try to be thoughtful about the number of emails we send, and this means that some of our emails will be longer and full of information. If you have any questions that are not answered in the email, please email us at [email protected] and if we don't know the answer we will do our best to find it!
We wanted to remind you about the special election meeting on December 7th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. As of right now, we are planning to conduct a hybrid meeting as usual - however, we are still looking for a meeting location as the Public House has a previously booked engagement. Once we get a location finalized and know more about the wifi situation, we will send out information about the election. If you know of a place that would be able to host us that evening, please let us know at [email protected].
Finally, a special thank you goes out to all the neighbors who have spoken at City Council meetings, emailed City Council members, and/or communicated with OPNA or NOON about your thoughts regarding the micro-community. We appreciate your time and advocacy on behalf of the neighborhood.
OPNA Board
[email protected]
Update on Micro Community Site from the Past Week
Update from OPNA leadership:
Your OPNA leadership and leadership from Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) met with the mayor's team this week to advocate for the neighborhood, specifically communicating concerns from neighbors about the micro-community. Here are some important takeaways.
Sex offenders will be required to be registered. If they are not following requirements for distance from schools etc., they will be relocated to another site.
Denver Police will do a screening at the site prior to anyone moving to a managed community and anyone with warrants will be identified and removed before entry.
The mayor's team is working with DPS on solutions for the school bus stop. Previous communities have been close to sites with children and there have been safety plans put in place.
There will be a use agreement for our site that includes important details such as what are the rules for being part of the site, and how to keep residents accountable when they do not follow those rules.
OPNA/NOON asked why this site was chosen when it seems like it did not fit the mayor's criteria. The mayor's office answered that there is unfortunately limited land available and there is no “ideal location.”
The mayor's team says that 8 of the 10 existing sites they have implemented were directly next to Single Family Homes. There is a current community at 40th and Monroe if you would like to drive by and see one.
According to the mayor's office: this site is intended to function as multiple small communities - 20-30 units in a "pod" - meaning it will not be one big community. This is the system that Colorado Village Collaborative has found to work best.
Thanks to the advocacy and hard work of Councilwoman Alvidrez, the mayor's office is planning to start the site with only 2 pods (60 people total). Then after a 30 day waiting period (this is under negotiation), they would hold additional neighborhood meetings and revisit our good neighbor agreement before adding the other 60 units.
More information about the Denver Police dedicated patrol and safety plan will be forthcoming. OPNA will definitely be following up on this and NOON is also working on this.
Stay tuned to OPNA emails and our website for more news.
We wanted to remind you about the special election meeting on December 7th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. As of right now, we are planning to conduct a hybrid meeting as usual - however, we are still looking for a meeting location as the Public House has a previously booked engagement. Once we get a location finalized and know more about the wifi situation, we will send out information about the election. If you know of a place that would be able to host us that evening, please let us know at [email protected].
Finally, a special thank you goes out to all the neighbors who have spoken at City Council meetings, emailed City Council members, and/or communicated with OPNA or NOON about your thoughts regarding the micro-community. We appreciate your time and advocacy on behalf of the neighborhood.
OPNA Board
[email protected]
Update on Micro Community Site from the Past Week
Update from OPNA leadership:
- Your OPNA leadership has been in constant contact with Councilwoman Alvidrez, the District 7 staff, the mayor's office, and Cole Chandler, the mayor's senior advisor for homelessness resolution.
- Since August, we have been sending questions and concerns from neighbors to the mayor's office. We have posted these on our website (in a Google document) so we can easily update when we get new answers. You can click here to access the questions and the answers we have received from the mayor's office. Not all questions have been answered, and not all the answers that we have received have been satisfactory. We will continue to seek out more answers and more helpful answers.
Your OPNA leadership and leadership from Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) met with the mayor's team this week to advocate for the neighborhood, specifically communicating concerns from neighbors about the micro-community. Here are some important takeaways.
Sex offenders will be required to be registered. If they are not following requirements for distance from schools etc., they will be relocated to another site.
Denver Police will do a screening at the site prior to anyone moving to a managed community and anyone with warrants will be identified and removed before entry.
The mayor's team is working with DPS on solutions for the school bus stop. Previous communities have been close to sites with children and there have been safety plans put in place.
There will be a use agreement for our site that includes important details such as what are the rules for being part of the site, and how to keep residents accountable when they do not follow those rules.
OPNA/NOON asked why this site was chosen when it seems like it did not fit the mayor's criteria. The mayor's office answered that there is unfortunately limited land available and there is no “ideal location.”
The mayor's team says that 8 of the 10 existing sites they have implemented were directly next to Single Family Homes. There is a current community at 40th and Monroe if you would like to drive by and see one.
According to the mayor's office: this site is intended to function as multiple small communities - 20-30 units in a "pod" - meaning it will not be one big community. This is the system that Colorado Village Collaborative has found to work best.
Thanks to the advocacy and hard work of Councilwoman Alvidrez, the mayor's office is planning to start the site with only 2 pods (60 people total). Then after a 30 day waiting period (this is under negotiation), they would hold additional neighborhood meetings and revisit our good neighbor agreement before adding the other 60 units.
More information about the Denver Police dedicated patrol and safety plan will be forthcoming. OPNA will definitely be following up on this and NOON is also working on this.
Stay tuned to OPNA emails and our website for more news.
updates from city council meetings
Last week we sent out information regarding speaking up at the City Council meeting. Thank you to those who were able to attend and speak, and to those who were present either in-person or online. The City Council decided to delay approval for the contract with Colorado Village Collaborative, the operator for the micro-community site.
Here are some of the key takeaways from neighbors who spoke at the City Council Meeting. We weren't able to capture everything, so if you think we missed something important, please email us at [email protected].
Neighbors expressed concern of proximity to the school bus stop.
Neighbors expressed concern of traffic congestion with both access to the TMC site off of a narrow alley not a proper street, and with limited points of safe vehicle intersections entering into the SW quad of Overland
Past history of violence, drug use, litter, and property theft in the community and the elevation of these risks with the TMC
Neighbors expressed concerns of how the neighborhood will be kept clean
There are 111* existing homes in this quad of overland and the TMC will double the residences without greater infrastructure improvements. (This is the number that was reported by District 7).
Neighbors expressed concerns about maintaining safety and cleanliness along the river parks - the ONLY public green space in Overland
CVC has never operated a site this big before and there aren't any sites this large in existence today in Denver.
4 years is a long time to impact a neighborhood, and no sites have operated this long before.
MESSAGES FROM OUR NEIGHBORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS PAST WEEK:
“I chose to share a heartfelt statement about why bringing a large amount of residents here in a micro-community was both inequitable and didn't make sense for Overland. I signed up on the Friday before the city council meeting and went in person on Monday to the chambers. I felt letting the city council members see our faces and give our neighborhood more than just a name was impactful. There were others in the chamber including homeless advocates and unhoused and no one seemed bothered we were speaking out. If there is any sense of nervousness or hesitation to speak out, I encourage you to still do so because it's our right as citizens and we can act as advocates for our neighborhood just as anyone else in this country is allowed to advocate for their causes through our constitutional rights. “
“I decided that it would be best to voice concerns to the city council about the possible dangers imposed by the TMC. I felt as though the mayor did a terrible job at planning this project. He focused on the speed at which this could be installed instead of the quality of the community. At the end of the day Overland Park has to deal with the consequences of the city, and I wanted the council to know that their nonchalant attitude towards our community is unacceptable. “
THERE IS STILL TIME TO SPEAK UP AT FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS:
There is still a chance to speak at city council before the contract is voted on by council. We'd like another group of Overlanders to sign up to speak. Please note - if you have already spoken in public comment at the City Council meeting in the last few weeks, they may give other neighbors your slot in order to encourage a broad range of comments (this is a city guideline, not from Overland).
SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT COUNCIL HERE: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-City-Council/Public-Input/General-Public-Comment
Here are some of the key takeaways from neighbors who spoke at the City Council Meeting. We weren't able to capture everything, so if you think we missed something important, please email us at [email protected].
Neighbors expressed concern of proximity to the school bus stop.
Neighbors expressed concern of traffic congestion with both access to the TMC site off of a narrow alley not a proper street, and with limited points of safe vehicle intersections entering into the SW quad of Overland
- Galapago and Evans entrance has no traffic light, no crosswalks, and sidewalks are in poor condition and dangerous with speeds of vehicles on Evans.
- Other entry is from Englewood off Dartmouth and South Platte River Drive
Past history of violence, drug use, litter, and property theft in the community and the elevation of these risks with the TMC
Neighbors expressed concerns of how the neighborhood will be kept clean
There are 111* existing homes in this quad of overland and the TMC will double the residences without greater infrastructure improvements. (This is the number that was reported by District 7).
Neighbors expressed concerns about maintaining safety and cleanliness along the river parks - the ONLY public green space in Overland
CVC has never operated a site this big before and there aren't any sites this large in existence today in Denver.
4 years is a long time to impact a neighborhood, and no sites have operated this long before.
MESSAGES FROM OUR NEIGHBORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS PAST WEEK:
“I chose to share a heartfelt statement about why bringing a large amount of residents here in a micro-community was both inequitable and didn't make sense for Overland. I signed up on the Friday before the city council meeting and went in person on Monday to the chambers. I felt letting the city council members see our faces and give our neighborhood more than just a name was impactful. There were others in the chamber including homeless advocates and unhoused and no one seemed bothered we were speaking out. If there is any sense of nervousness or hesitation to speak out, I encourage you to still do so because it's our right as citizens and we can act as advocates for our neighborhood just as anyone else in this country is allowed to advocate for their causes through our constitutional rights. “
“I decided that it would be best to voice concerns to the city council about the possible dangers imposed by the TMC. I felt as though the mayor did a terrible job at planning this project. He focused on the speed at which this could be installed instead of the quality of the community. At the end of the day Overland Park has to deal with the consequences of the city, and I wanted the council to know that their nonchalant attitude towards our community is unacceptable. “
THERE IS STILL TIME TO SPEAK UP AT FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS:
There is still a chance to speak at city council before the contract is voted on by council. We'd like another group of Overlanders to sign up to speak. Please note - if you have already spoken in public comment at the City Council meeting in the last few weeks, they may give other neighbors your slot in order to encourage a broad range of comments (this is a city guideline, not from Overland).
SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT COUNCIL HERE: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-City-Council/Public-Input/General-Public-Comment
MONDAY NOVEMBER 13th - Email Update:
Important Temporary Managed Community Updates
Important Temporary Managed Community Updates
Hello Overlanders, there are some updates regarding the Temporary Managed Community at Fox and Iliff.
Your OPNA board is in constant contact with the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) and we are collaborating on a tentative Good Neighbor Agreement that will then be finalized by the Good Neighbor Agreement Committee, composed of neighbors, community leaders, and the operator of the managed community.
Councilwoman Alvidrez has spoken with the mayor to urge him to limit the site to 60 residents (from 120), to screen these residents for violent or sex offenses, and to engage in ongoing conversations about what it means to bring this community to Overland.
This week, the City Council will vote on the contract between the city of Denver and the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC), who is the proposed operator of the Overland community. The City Council meets tonight (Monday) from 3:30 onwards, and community members can sign up to speak in a public comment session from 5:00-5:30. You can sign up for public comment at this link. You can also call 720-337-2000 to sign up. Your comments can be delivered in person or via Zoom and the sign up will close at 3 PM. You are not guaranteed an opportunity to speak but signing up can still indicate that this is an important issue. Even if you don't wish to speak, you can also attend tonight's meeting on Zoom or in person. The information for tonight's meeting is linked here.
You can also email the City Council members today to express your thoughts about the community and how you would like them to vote on this. Here is a list of email addresses for the City Council members.
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected]
Just in case you missed them, these updates from the mayor's office were sent out last week:
- Regarding parking for the site, the city is looking at the use of the south parcel of land for resident and staff parking.
- The construction fence that is up now is temporary - there will be a new wooden fence bordering Santa Fe. I have asked for solutions to the current issue of noise pollution with the construction fence.
- Some have asked about compliance with Megan's Law (this links to a site with information about sexual predators, please use discretion). According to the city, any sex offenders in the housing community will have to register and their information will be available on the CBI website. We understand that many neighbors have expressed concern and will continue to speak with the city about this issue.
- Denver Public Schools is aware of the concerns about the school bus stop and is working with the city to find a solution that benefits the families who use the bus stop.
There are other questions we have asked that have not been answered. We continue to follow up weekly (and often multiple times in the week) with the mayor's office. If you have questions you'd like us to ask, please email us at [email protected].
Hello Overlanders, there are some updates regarding the Temporary Managed Community at Fox and Iliff.
Your OPNA board is in constant contact with the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) and we are collaborating on a tentative Good Neighbor Agreement that will then be finalized by the Good Neighbor Agreement Committee, composed of neighbors, community leaders, and the operator of the managed community.
Councilwoman Alvidrez has spoken with the mayor to urge him to limit the site to 60 residents (from 120), to screen these residents for violent or sex offenses, and to engage in ongoing conversations about what it means to bring this community to Overland.
This week, the City Council will vote on the contract between the city of Denver and the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC), who is the proposed operator of the Overland community. The City Council meets tonight (Monday) from 3:30 onwards, and community members can sign up to speak in a public comment session from 5:00-5:30. You can sign up for public comment at this link. You can also call 720-337-2000 to sign up. Your comments can be delivered in person or via Zoom and the sign up will close at 3 PM. You are not guaranteed an opportunity to speak but signing up can still indicate that this is an important issue. Even if you don't wish to speak, you can also attend tonight's meeting on Zoom or in person. The information for tonight's meeting is linked here.
You can also email the City Council members today to express your thoughts about the community and how you would like them to vote on this. Here is a list of email addresses for the City Council members.
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected]
Just in case you missed them, these updates from the mayor's office were sent out last week:
- Regarding parking for the site, the city is looking at the use of the south parcel of land for resident and staff parking.
- The construction fence that is up now is temporary - there will be a new wooden fence bordering Santa Fe. I have asked for solutions to the current issue of noise pollution with the construction fence.
- Some have asked about compliance with Megan's Law (this links to a site with information about sexual predators, please use discretion). According to the city, any sex offenders in the housing community will have to register and their information will be available on the CBI website. We understand that many neighbors have expressed concern and will continue to speak with the city about this issue.
- Denver Public Schools is aware of the concerns about the school bus stop and is working with the city to find a solution that benefits the families who use the bus stop.
There are other questions we have asked that have not been answered. We continue to follow up weekly (and often multiple times in the week) with the mayor's office. If you have questions you'd like us to ask, please email us at [email protected].
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3rd - EMAIL UPDATE:
Hello Overlanders,
Leaders from OPNA and the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) are meeting today with Councilwoman Alvidrez and representatives from the mayor's office regarding the temporary managed community on Fox & Iliff. We have still not received answers to any of the questions we sent the mayor's office a month ago, and we will be following up on this and also requesting updates. We will send an email out as soon as we have more information.
We also wanted to draw your attention to the open house at Alexan Evans Station today from 12-5 PM and tomorrow (11/4) from 11-4 PM. This is a great chance to check out their building and the results of all the construction at the corner of Evans and Broadway/Acoma! If you plan to attend, please send them an email at [email protected] so they can plan accordingly.
Don't forget to turn in your election ballot! These are due on November 7th. Nearby sites include the I-25 and Broadway Light Rail Station (ballot dropoff only) and the Harvard Gulch, Athmar, & Harvey Park Recreation Centers (In-person voting and ballot dropoff). You can find the closest options using the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
Finally, please mark your calendars for our neighborhood social next Thursday, November 9th at the Table Public House and also our special election session on December 7th (location TBD). We will be sending out more information about the special election soon, including information about the candidates for office. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
Hello Overlanders,
Leaders from OPNA and the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) are meeting today with Councilwoman Alvidrez and representatives from the mayor's office regarding the temporary managed community on Fox & Iliff. We have still not received answers to any of the questions we sent the mayor's office a month ago, and we will be following up on this and also requesting updates. We will send an email out as soon as we have more information.
We also wanted to draw your attention to the open house at Alexan Evans Station today from 12-5 PM and tomorrow (11/4) from 11-4 PM. This is a great chance to check out their building and the results of all the construction at the corner of Evans and Broadway/Acoma! If you plan to attend, please send them an email at [email protected] so they can plan accordingly.
Don't forget to turn in your election ballot! These are due on November 7th. Nearby sites include the I-25 and Broadway Light Rail Station (ballot dropoff only) and the Harvard Gulch, Athmar, & Harvey Park Recreation Centers (In-person voting and ballot dropoff). You can find the closest options using the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
Finally, please mark your calendars for our neighborhood social next Thursday, November 9th at the Table Public House and also our special election session on December 7th (location TBD). We will be sending out more information about the special election soon, including information about the candidates for office. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
Information regarding the city of Denver's Proposed Temporary Managed Community @ 2301 S Santa Fe Dr
CLICK HERE FOR City of Denver official site :
Here you can find information about community meetings, view the data dashboard to track progress, read frequently asked questions, etc.
Statement from the Board
- Issued Wednesday September 27th, 2023 via OPNA email distribution–
Dear Neighbors,
A "Temporary Managed Community" (TMC) of currently unhoused people is proposed for C-DOT land at 2301 S. Santa Fe.
There will be a meeting with the Mayor focusing on this location at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center this Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 7:00p.m. There is also an option to attend virtually - links are available at the city’s website.
Since this date and time conflicts with OPNA's regular monthly meeting there will be an abbreviated meeting for OPNA business following the TMC meeting. At this time, we are not certain if we will be able to offer a hybrid option for this portion - we are working on this.
We have had several questions regarding our position on this proposed site. We as an organization have not taken a position on this issue - it is our job to represent neighbors and businesses in our boundaries and we have some opposed and some in favor. We will continue to ask for more information from the city. We will also work to minimize impacts to the neighborhood through communication, negotiations, and through Good Neighbor Agreements.
We hope you can join Thursday's community meeting with the city and stay afterwards to chat with us. We know that there are many strong feelings about this topic - we do ask that you respect the guidelines of the meeting so that all voices can be heard. Thank you.
- Issued Wednesday September 27th, 2023 via OPNA email distribution–
Dear Neighbors,
A "Temporary Managed Community" (TMC) of currently unhoused people is proposed for C-DOT land at 2301 S. Santa Fe.
There will be a meeting with the Mayor focusing on this location at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center this Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 7:00p.m. There is also an option to attend virtually - links are available at the city’s website.
Since this date and time conflicts with OPNA's regular monthly meeting there will be an abbreviated meeting for OPNA business following the TMC meeting. At this time, we are not certain if we will be able to offer a hybrid option for this portion - we are working on this.
We have had several questions regarding our position on this proposed site. We as an organization have not taken a position on this issue - it is our job to represent neighbors and businesses in our boundaries and we have some opposed and some in favor. We will continue to ask for more information from the city. We will also work to minimize impacts to the neighborhood through communication, negotiations, and through Good Neighbor Agreements.
We hope you can join Thursday's community meeting with the city and stay afterwards to chat with us. We know that there are many strong feelings about this topic - we do ask that you respect the guidelines of the meeting so that all voices can be heard. Thank you.