All action items are in progress and/or targeted to be completed by the end of 2017
Actions |
Expand Storage Options and Develop Sidewalk Storage Pilot Program |
Support the Creation of a Tiny Home Village |
Continue and Expand Collaboration with Shelter Providers to Improve Building Safety and Code Compliance |
Co-Convene with Foundation Community on the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing Fund |
Evaluate expansion of Respite Care Facilities |
Improve and Expand Renter Eviction Assistance Program |
Evaluate, Integrate and Expand Utility Assistance Program |
Evaluate and Improve Shelter Transportation Program (Bus Acquisition) |
Administer the New Shelter Design Challenge |
Evaluate and Expand Health and Safety Programs for Persons Experiencing Homelessness, (Public Restroom Facilities, Trash Bins, Sharp Boxes) |
Develop Policy and Financing for Accessory Dwelling Units in Partnership with the Denver Housing Authority |
Align LIHTC Project Priorities with Strategy for Neighborhood Investment |
Develop and Pilot Foreclosure Assistance |
Develop and Pilot Shelter Diversion Program |
Execute on IBM Smart Cities - Integrated Regional Homelessness Data System |
Develop Guide for Youth "Aging Out" of Foster Care |
Expand Pipeline of PSH Projects through Marketing of Development and Service Resources by Creating a Toolkit Training Program |
Evaluate and Develop Supportive Services Funding Program, which includes a TANF and/or Medicaid Underwriting Criteria for PSH Pipeline |
Remove Restrictive Practices on Use of Tenant-Based Vouchers and expand acceptance of TBVs by private developers |
Develop Guide for Landlord and Tenant Rights (Include Targeted Help for Seniors) |
Research and Develop Pilot Transportation Assistance Program for Low-Income Families |
Evaluate, Expand and Integrate The Denver Dayworks Program with Workforce Initiatives |
Assist Existing PSH Development Projects with Site Selection |
Expand the number of Co-Responders from 6 to 24 and Target Gathering Places, such as Riverfronts of Youth and Individuals |
Develop and Administer Pilot Peer-To-Peer Mental Health Engagements Counseling and Support Program |
Cross-Train Front-Line Staff on Basic Mental Health Assessments (Park Rangers, 16th Street Mall Security Guards, Shelter Provider Staff) |
Develop Integrated Database Across Departments for Service Related Programs |
Expand the Section 3 Jobs Programs and Integrate with the Denver Housing Authority |
Synergize the work of the Commission on Homelessness and Metro Denver Homelessness Initiative |
Develop Checklist and Safety Kits for Live/Work Spaces on Code Compliance; Establish a Navigator in Permitting/Zoning to Answer Resident Questions |
Develop a Resource Guide for Homeowners in Gentrifying Neighborhoods |
Promote and Expand the Home Preservation Program in Gentrifying Neighborhoods |