Aurora Regional Navigation Campus

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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Please note that all questions will receive a response from city staff, but some may not be published publicly on this page if they are not on topic or are specific to only a single individual or case.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. 

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  • Share With all the current climate from our administration, where is the funding coming from to sustain the day-to-day operations? Since federal funds have been cut what other budget items in Aurora will be cut to fund this project after it opens? on Facebook Share With all the current climate from our administration, where is the funding coming from to sustain the day-to-day operations? Since federal funds have been cut what other budget items in Aurora will be cut to fund this project after it opens? on Twitter Share With all the current climate from our administration, where is the funding coming from to sustain the day-to-day operations? Since federal funds have been cut what other budget items in Aurora will be cut to fund this project after it opens? on Linkedin Email With all the current climate from our administration, where is the funding coming from to sustain the day-to-day operations? Since federal funds have been cut what other budget items in Aurora will be cut to fund this project after it opens? link

    With all the current climate from our administration, where is the funding coming from to sustain the day-to-day operations? Since federal funds have been cut what other budget items in Aurora will be cut to fund this project after it opens?

    Aurora Resident 55 asked 22 days ago

    Thank you for your question. 

    Advance, the selected campus operator, will be fundraising for operational costs, as well as billing Medicaid whenever possible. 

    We do not foresee needing to cut budget from any city programs to fund the navigation campus, as the city's portion for operational funds is $2 million, which comes from the pot allocated specifically for homeless services in Aurora.

    As for the current climate, we are confident that our model is broad enough to meet the needs of our clients. We are people-focused, which allows us to meet people where they are and provide them with the support they need to move out of homelessness. Our model aligns with various best practices.


  • Share Hello, Has there been any shared links to employment? on Facebook Share Hello, Has there been any shared links to employment? on Twitter Share Hello, Has there been any shared links to employment? on Linkedin Email Hello, Has there been any shared links to employment? link

    Hello, Has there been any shared links to employment?

    LeAndra Bumpas asked 3 months ago

    Hi. Advance, the campus operator, is hiring. Check out their open positions. City jobs can be found at AuroraGov.org/Jobs. Thanks. 

  • 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 9 months ago

    Hi. You can subscribe to notifications about posted city council meeting agendas at AuroraGov.org/CouncilMeetings. Thanks. 

  • Share Will the Day Resource Center near Anschutz close when this new facility opens? on Facebook Share Will the Day Resource Center near Anschutz close when this new facility opens? on Twitter Share Will the Day Resource Center near Anschutz close when this new facility opens? on Linkedin Email Will the Day Resource Center near Anschutz close when this new facility opens? link

    Will the Day Resource Center near Anschutz close when this new facility opens?

    Cory asked 12 months ago

    Yes, that is the plan. The ADRC will continue to operate until the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus is fully operational. 

  • Share Do you need volunteers for this? on Facebook Share Do you need volunteers for this? on Twitter Share Do you need volunteers for this? on Linkedin Email Do you need volunteers for this? link

    Do you need volunteers for this?

    Dholten1 asked 10 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!

  • Share Is the Navigation campus open? If not when will it be open? on Facebook Share Is the Navigation campus open? If not when will it be open? on Twitter Share Is the Navigation campus open? If not when will it be open? on Linkedin Email Is the Navigation campus open? If not when will it be open? link

    Is the Navigation campus open? If not when will it be open?

    Bill J asked 9 months ago

    Hi. The campus is not yet open. Upon completing renovations, the facility is planned to open late 2025. Thank you. 



  • Share How do people apply for employment? on Facebook Share How do people apply for employment? on Twitter Share How do people apply for employment? on Linkedin Email How do people apply for employment? link

    How do people apply for employment?

    Sherry asked 11 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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.  

Page last updated: 14 Apr 2025, 03:16 PM