By Kyle Harris | Denverite
Neighbors wonder why they had to find out online.
Northeast Denver residents of Clayton learned online that the city wants to build its second-largest homeless shelter in their neighborhood.
Then they gathered on Tuesday night to blast city officials for failing to tell them about the city’s plans.
“It feels kind of disingenuous to say we need more shelter space over here,” said Jes Driscoll, who sits on the board of the registered neighborhood group Clayton United. “That space is prime. It’s such a great spot for housing options. Shelter is not a housing option. It’s a place to stay.”
The Department of Housing Stability (HOST) submitted plans in August to build two larger homeless shelter buildings in the working-class neighborhood. With a total capacity for up to 400 guests, they would be among the city’s largest homelessness facilities, second only to the 48th Avenue Men’s Shelter in neighboring Northeast Park Hill.
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