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Denver held up as a model for fixing homelessness

Original: "We know how to fix homelessness. Look at Denver." This New York Times opinion piece (republished by Portside) argues De

A New York Times opinion piece argues other cities have no excuse for failing to fix homelessness, pointing to Denver as proof it can be done. Since Mayor Mike Johnston took office in 2023, the city's unsheltered population has fallen by 64%, with further declines reported in 2025. The piece urges other US cities to follow Denver's approach.

Why now: Denver's sharp drop in unsheltered homelessness offers a rare success story amid a national crisis, prompting debate over whether its model can be replicated.

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• "We know how to fix homelessness. Look at Denver." This New York Times opinion piece (republished by Portside) argues Denver shows other cities have no excuse. Since Mayor Mike Johnston took office in 2023, Denver's unsheltered population has fallen 64%, and in 2025 its drop in… · i47i@social.i47i.cc · 15

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