FAQs

Upon completing renovations, the facility will open potentially as soon as early 2025.

The property's $26.5 million purchase price is based on an appraisal that a third-party appraisal firm prepared on Nov. 16, 2023. 

The city has gathered $39,991,454 in funding for the navigation campus project. Funding sources include: 

• $15,360,852 – Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
• $5,000,000 – Aurora American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds
• $3,734,741 – Aurora Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME-ARP funds
• $5,000,000 – Adams County ARPA funds 
• $3,270,861 – Adams County HUD HOME-ARP funds 
• $5,000,000 – Arapahoe County ARPA funds 
• $1,125,000 – Douglas County ARPA funds 
• $1,500,000 – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID funds 

Aurora city staff have already consulted with service providers on the type of programming and services the navigation campus should provide. They also plan on engaging with nearby residents, business owners and other stakeholders in the area of the proposed navigation campus, including those in nearby Denver, to create good neighbor plans. 

Engagement with those experiencing homelessness will also be crucial and part of this project.

No. Currently, the navigation campus is planned to support only adults (18+). 

It is best practice to have separate shelters for families and singles due to each group's unique challenges and needs.

Good neighbor practices that the city of Aurora will implement will include:

• 8’ fencing around the entire campus
• Positive control of exits and entry points
• Transportation provided to and from campus
• Careful selection of operator with experience running shelters
• The facility will operate 24/7, clients will not be asked to leave at any time during the day
• Frequent patrols from the Aurora Police Department
• Regular neighborhood clean-ups
• Good Neighbor Agreement

The "Good Neighbor Agreement" aims to outline the commitment and shared responsibilities of the city of Aurora, the navigation campus operator, and neighbors in establishing and maintaining positive relationships. We all share common goals, including: 

1. Maintaining a peaceful, safe, and clean neighborhood; 
2. Sharing open and honest communication;  
3. Helping each other address concerns and solve problems;
4. Offering a public service for the benefit of the neighborhood and community

• Employment services
• Workforce development
• Transitional housing
• Addictions counseling
• Mental health services
• Case management
• Housing navigation
• Day shelter/navigation services
• Emergency shelter
• Medical clinic
• Dental care
• Medical respite beds

STEP 1: Low-barrier emergency shelter
For anyone seeking shelter, this option is available night by night, with no requirements other than general rule-following.

STEP 2: Engaged short-term shelter
For clients engaged with case management and working towards housing and/or employment goals. This option will give slightly more privacy and will allow for longer stays rather than night-by-night stays.

STEP 3: Workforce transitional housing
For clients who have been through step two and are actively working through the program, have a job, and are closer to achieving housing and self-sufficiency.

STEP 4: Housing
This is the main goal for the individual receiving services. Housing can include market rate, low income, sober living, permanent supportive housing, moving in with family, etc.

You've come to the right place. Below are links to the recordings of recent meetings and presentations. 

• Public meeting for businesses held on March 14 | View video recording | Download presentation
• Public meeting for residents held on March 28 | View video recording | Download presentation