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Aurora Regional Navigation Campus

Welcome to the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus project website.

In January 2024, Aurora City Council approved 7 to 3 the purchase of the property at 15550 E. 40th Ave. in Aurora for its regional navigation campus to support those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This purchase comes in lieu of previous plans to build a new center. This campus is expected to open in late 2025.

This website will provide community members with project updates on the planned campus. City staff plans to include various resources on this page as they become available, such as images, videos and fact sheets. This website is also dedicated to answering questions from community members, including Denver residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

Details on this project will be shared in the coming months, depending on Aurora City Council's ability to review and approve related items.

We encourage you to subscribe to this page to receive project updates in your email.

Welcome to the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus project website.

In January 2024, Aurora City Council approved 7 to 3 the purchase of the property at 15550 E. 40th Ave. in Aurora for its regional navigation campus to support those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This purchase comes in lieu of previous plans to build a new center. This campus is expected to open in late 2025.

This website will provide community members with project updates on the planned campus. City staff plans to include various resources on this page as they become available, such as images, videos and fact sheets. This website is also dedicated to answering questions from community members, including Denver residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

Details on this project will be shared in the coming months, depending on Aurora City Council's ability to review and approve related items.

We encourage you to subscribe to this page to receive project updates in your email.

Aurora Regional Navigation Campus

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Please note that all questions will receive a response from city staff, but some may not be published publicly on this page if they are not on topic or are specific to only a single individual or case. Before submitting a question, please read the questions already answered publicly and in the FAQ section on this project page to ensure your question(s) have not already been answered.

City staff is working diligently to answer questions as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Share How can I get a schedule, of upcoming public meetings, about this project? on Facebook Share How can I get a schedule, of upcoming public meetings, about this project? on Twitter Share How can I get a schedule, of upcoming public meetings, about this project? on Linkedin Email How can I get a schedule, of upcoming public meetings, about this project? link

How can I get a schedule, of upcoming public meetings, about this project?

Glenora Ryer-Mallard asked 22 days ago

Hi. You can subscribe to notifications about posted city council meeting agendas at AuroraGov.org/CouncilMeetings. Thanks.
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Will the Day Resource Center near Anschutz close when this new facility opens?

Cory asked 4 months ago

Yes, that is the plan. The ADRC will continue to operate until the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus is fully operational.
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Do you need volunteers for this?

Dholten1 asked 2 months ago

Hi. Not at this time. We will promote volunteer opportunities as soon as they become available. In the meantime, check out other volunteer opportunities on our volunteer portal at AuroraGov.org/Volunteer. Thank you!
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Is the Navigation campus open? If not when will it be open?

Bill J asked 25 days ago

Hi. The campus is not yet open. Upon completing renovations, the facility is planned to open late 2025. Thank you.
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How do people apply for employment?

Sherry asked 3 months ago

Thank you for your question. We will share the link to employment opportunities as soon as it becomes available. Thank you!
Share When the campus opens, is it appropriate for community organizers, HOAs, and local businesses to ask people camping on their property to leave and go to the navigation campus? on Facebook Share When the campus opens, is it appropriate for community organizers, HOAs, and local businesses to ask people camping on their property to leave and go to the navigation campus? on Twitter Share When the campus opens, is it appropriate for community organizers, HOAs, and local businesses to ask people camping on their property to leave and go to the navigation campus? on Linkedin Email When the campus opens, is it appropriate for community organizers, HOAs, and local businesses to ask people camping on their property to leave and go to the navigation campus? link

When the campus opens, is it appropriate for community organizers, HOAs, and local businesses to ask people camping on their property to leave and go to the navigation campus?

Blake asked 9 months ago

Yes, requesting someone to vacate your property while informing them about the campus is acceptable. However, if you find yourself uncertain or uncomfortable in this regard, we recommend reaching out to your local authorities or submitting an encampment cleanup request to your local jurisdiction for assistance. For properties located in Aurora, please contact Access Aurora at AuroraGov.org/ContactUs. Similarly, for properties in Denver, please refer to the Denver 311 website for further guidance. https://denvergov.org/Online-Services-Hub/Report-an-Issue/issue/new-report. When we have finalized the Good Neighbor agreement, you will have access to it for reference. This will clarify who to contact or what steps to take in various situations.
Share Hi, as a parent I am concerned about this navigation shelter for the safety of my kids I don't want this facility around. Feel it bringing crime and disturbing the poor safety that we already have. How this is going to affect us, the homeowners in the area ? on Facebook Share Hi, as a parent I am concerned about this navigation shelter for the safety of my kids I don't want this facility around. Feel it bringing crime and disturbing the poor safety that we already have. How this is going to affect us, the homeowners in the area ? on Twitter Share Hi, as a parent I am concerned about this navigation shelter for the safety of my kids I don't want this facility around. Feel it bringing crime and disturbing the poor safety that we already have. How this is going to affect us, the homeowners in the area ? on Linkedin Email Hi, as a parent I am concerned about this navigation shelter for the safety of my kids I don't want this facility around. Feel it bringing crime and disturbing the poor safety that we already have. How this is going to affect us, the homeowners in the area ? link

Hi, as a parent I am concerned about this navigation shelter for the safety of my kids I don't want this facility around. Feel it bringing crime and disturbing the poor safety that we already have. How this is going to affect us, the homeowners in the area ?

Andryna asked 9 months ago

Homelessness is a complex issue, and shelters like ours aim to provide support and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them transition to stable housing and access necessary services. However, we recognize that safety is a valid concern for everyone in the community.

Rest assured, our campus operator is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for both shelter residents and the surrounding community. They will implement various security measures, such as on-site security personnel, surveillance systems, behavior guidelines, and positive site control, including fencing.

We are drafting a Good Neighbor Agreement, which will outline the responsibilities of all parties involved. Our operator will collaborate closely with law enforcement from Denver and Aurora to enforce regulations effectively, including regular patrols, outreach initiatives, and coordination with social workers to connect individuals with necessary support services.

Being good neighbors means taking proactive steps to minimize any adverse impacts on the surrounding homes and businesses. To this end, our agreement with the operator includes provisions for daily neighborhood cleanups to maintain cleanliness and mitigate any potential issues.
Share Now that the city of Aurora has planned to turn the Crowne Plaza in to a shelter for the homeless. What will happen to our property values and the surrounding hotels will the close also due to crime. and will our neighborhood start looking like how Colfax use to look. And why did they not put it on Colfax instead of building thousand of expense apartments. Please make it make sense y'all don't live here. on Facebook Share Now that the city of Aurora has planned to turn the Crowne Plaza in to a shelter for the homeless. What will happen to our property values and the surrounding hotels will the close also due to crime. and will our neighborhood start looking like how Colfax use to look. And why did they not put it on Colfax instead of building thousand of expense apartments. Please make it make sense y'all don't live here. on Twitter Share Now that the city of Aurora has planned to turn the Crowne Plaza in to a shelter for the homeless. What will happen to our property values and the surrounding hotels will the close also due to crime. and will our neighborhood start looking like how Colfax use to look. And why did they not put it on Colfax instead of building thousand of expense apartments. Please make it make sense y'all don't live here. on Linkedin Email Now that the city of Aurora has planned to turn the Crowne Plaza in to a shelter for the homeless. What will happen to our property values and the surrounding hotels will the close also due to crime. and will our neighborhood start looking like how Colfax use to look. And why did they not put it on Colfax instead of building thousand of expense apartments. Please make it make sense y'all don't live here. link

Now that the city of Aurora has planned to turn the Crowne Plaza in to a shelter for the homeless. What will happen to our property values and the surrounding hotels will the close also due to crime. and will our neighborhood start looking like how Colfax use to look. And why did they not put it on Colfax instead of building thousand of expense apartments. Please make it make sense y'all don't live here.

Shirley asked 9 months ago

After thoroughly searching available properties throughout Aurora, we identified this location as the most suitable option for meeting our specific requirements. Despite exploring various options, we found that no other existing sites could accommodate the space requirements essential for our operations.This site was chosen for its proximity to our current resources, accessible public transit options, and available amenities. We anticipate a beneficial effect on the surrounding area, as the facility will contribute to the workforce for nearby businesses. Additionally, the repurposing of the Crowne Plaza will likely increase business for other hotels in the vicinity. Moreover, we aim to address existing concerns within the surrounding neighborhood by providing needed services for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Share That seems like alot of money spent for this hotel. How can us the people see the the full distribution on what the price includes. Who will maintenance this building? What is your plan to stop the drugs in there? How will we protect our self. I don't want this here with our tax increase and food price increase. This will lower the home prices in the area. on Facebook Share That seems like alot of money spent for this hotel. How can us the people see the the full distribution on what the price includes. Who will maintenance this building? What is your plan to stop the drugs in there? How will we protect our self. I don't want this here with our tax increase and food price increase. This will lower the home prices in the area. on Twitter Share That seems like alot of money spent for this hotel. How can us the people see the the full distribution on what the price includes. Who will maintenance this building? What is your plan to stop the drugs in there? How will we protect our self. I don't want this here with our tax increase and food price increase. This will lower the home prices in the area. on Linkedin Email That seems like alot of money spent for this hotel. How can us the people see the the full distribution on what the price includes. Who will maintenance this building? What is your plan to stop the drugs in there? How will we protect our self. I don't want this here with our tax increase and food price increase. This will lower the home prices in the area. link

That seems like alot of money spent for this hotel. How can us the people see the the full distribution on what the price includes. Who will maintenance this building? What is your plan to stop the drugs in there? How will we protect our self. I don't want this here with our tax increase and food price increase. This will lower the home prices in the area.

Travers S asked 9 months ago

Addressing homelessness is fundamentally an economic challenge, requiring financial resources for effective solutions. Fortunately, we have secured collaborative funding from various sources, ensuring no local tax dollars are utilized to acquire this facility. Contributions have been received from the State, Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County, and the funding allocated from Aurora.

We will have a comprehensive budget breakdown once the acquisition process is finalized and our operator is fully operational. Maintenance costs for the facility will be divided between the city of Aurora and the campus operator, ensuring efficient upkeep.

Our operator is committed to implementing robust programs, including referrals to substance use recovery facilities such as the upcoming Ridgeview Campus or Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community and onsite addiction counseling. Furthermore, onsite security will always be maintained, prioritizing the safety and well-being of residents and the surrounding community.
Share I live in the far NE Denver area. While I do believe strongly in finding a solution to homelessness something like this makes me very nervous and unsettled. Why did you chose this location? This is already such an underrepresented community with a high POC population. Adding something like this only adds to the marginalization that already exists. This impacts many of us especially POCs and our families not to mention this is going to reduce my home value making it harder to break out of generational wealth for those of us that work so hard to make something of ourselves. The safety precautions don’t feel good enough. An 8ft fence doesn’t guarantee anything. We already get little to no care from DPD so how are you all going to ensure there is more surveillance? Violence in this part of town is only increasing and something like this has the potential to make it worst. Are you all partnering with DPD? I hate to be so upset about this but at the end of the day I worry about my and my communities safety. Even walking my dog by myself outside will feel like a risk. As a woman of color I already live with so much precaution, I shouldn’t have to feel unsafe in my own home. on Facebook Share I live in the far NE Denver area. While I do believe strongly in finding a solution to homelessness something like this makes me very nervous and unsettled. Why did you chose this location? This is already such an underrepresented community with a high POC population. Adding something like this only adds to the marginalization that already exists. This impacts many of us especially POCs and our families not to mention this is going to reduce my home value making it harder to break out of generational wealth for those of us that work so hard to make something of ourselves. The safety precautions don’t feel good enough. An 8ft fence doesn’t guarantee anything. We already get little to no care from DPD so how are you all going to ensure there is more surveillance? Violence in this part of town is only increasing and something like this has the potential to make it worst. Are you all partnering with DPD? I hate to be so upset about this but at the end of the day I worry about my and my communities safety. Even walking my dog by myself outside will feel like a risk. As a woman of color I already live with so much precaution, I shouldn’t have to feel unsafe in my own home. on Twitter Share I live in the far NE Denver area. While I do believe strongly in finding a solution to homelessness something like this makes me very nervous and unsettled. Why did you chose this location? This is already such an underrepresented community with a high POC population. Adding something like this only adds to the marginalization that already exists. This impacts many of us especially POCs and our families not to mention this is going to reduce my home value making it harder to break out of generational wealth for those of us that work so hard to make something of ourselves. The safety precautions don’t feel good enough. An 8ft fence doesn’t guarantee anything. We already get little to no care from DPD so how are you all going to ensure there is more surveillance? Violence in this part of town is only increasing and something like this has the potential to make it worst. Are you all partnering with DPD? I hate to be so upset about this but at the end of the day I worry about my and my communities safety. Even walking my dog by myself outside will feel like a risk. As a woman of color I already live with so much precaution, I shouldn’t have to feel unsafe in my own home. on Linkedin Email I live in the far NE Denver area. While I do believe strongly in finding a solution to homelessness something like this makes me very nervous and unsettled. Why did you chose this location? This is already such an underrepresented community with a high POC population. Adding something like this only adds to the marginalization that already exists. This impacts many of us especially POCs and our families not to mention this is going to reduce my home value making it harder to break out of generational wealth for those of us that work so hard to make something of ourselves. The safety precautions don’t feel good enough. An 8ft fence doesn’t guarantee anything. We already get little to no care from DPD so how are you all going to ensure there is more surveillance? Violence in this part of town is only increasing and something like this has the potential to make it worst. Are you all partnering with DPD? I hate to be so upset about this but at the end of the day I worry about my and my communities safety. Even walking my dog by myself outside will feel like a risk. As a woman of color I already live with so much precaution, I shouldn’t have to feel unsafe in my own home. link

I live in the far NE Denver area. While I do believe strongly in finding a solution to homelessness something like this makes me very nervous and unsettled. Why did you chose this location? This is already such an underrepresented community with a high POC population. Adding something like this only adds to the marginalization that already exists. This impacts many of us especially POCs and our families not to mention this is going to reduce my home value making it harder to break out of generational wealth for those of us that work so hard to make something of ourselves. The safety precautions don’t feel good enough. An 8ft fence doesn’t guarantee anything. We already get little to no care from DPD so how are you all going to ensure there is more surveillance? Violence in this part of town is only increasing and something like this has the potential to make it worst. Are you all partnering with DPD? I hate to be so upset about this but at the end of the day I worry about my and my communities safety. Even walking my dog by myself outside will feel like a risk. As a woman of color I already live with so much precaution, I shouldn’t have to feel unsafe in my own home.

Aimee Valdez asked 9 months ago

While many of your questions have been addressed in previous responses, I want to ensure clarity regarding our collaboration with the Denver Police Department (DPD). Yes, we are actively engaged in this process. We have already initiated discussions and met with one of your Community Resource Officers from District 5 Police Department. Moving forward, our operator and both police departments will maintain close communication and collaboration to prioritize safety for individuals accessing the campus and the broader community.

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Page last updated: 02 Dec 2024, 11:28 AM