Residents near Elati Village in Denver’s Golden Triangle say the city ignored repeated calls regarding unauthorized vehicle encampments before an RV fire early Sept. 11.
“For weeks, we received no response from these reports. Neighbors cited smoking, drugs, human waste, and other foul smells around these encampments. Neighbors have also reported witnessing Elati Village participants interacting with vehicle encampment residents and delivering items to them, leading up to the fire,” according to a statement issued by the Triangle 22 on Elati Homeowners Association, which represents 22 townhomes from 1323 to 1335 Elati St.
Elati Village is a micro-community of 44 units designed to provide housing and support for women, transgender, and nonbinary individuals experiencing homelessness. It opened in March 2024 at 1375 and 1395 N. Elati St. as part of Mayor Mike Johnston’s All In Mile High initiative to reduce homelessness.
The mayor’s office formed a Good Neighbor Committee to respond to complaints and monitor the impact of the tiny home villages and converted hotels on surrounding neighborhoods.
Denver Fire confirmed that it did respond to a vehicle fire near Elati Village and that it was routine and no injuries were involved. City workers arrived to clean up the debris the following morning, according to the HOA.
The Triangle 22 HOA says it’s urging the mayor to relocate the community when its two-year term comes up for review in March.
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