Neighbors of Elati Village want community relocated after RV fire destroyed vehicle

Residents near Elati Village in Denver s Golden Triangle say the city ignored repeated calls regarding unauthorized van encampments before an RV fire early Sept 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 communicated witnessing Elati Village participants interacting with conveyance encampment residents and delivering items to them leading up to the fire according to a report issued by the Triangle on Elati Homeowners Association which represents townhomes from to Elati St Elati Village is a micro-community of units designed to provide housing and endorsement for women transgender and nonbinary individuals experiencing homelessness It opened in March at and 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 verified that it did respond to a conveyance 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 HOA says it s urging the mayor to relocate the society when its two-year term comes up for review in March Related Articles Douglas County mom convicted in death of her toddler Denver police arrest juvenile in connection with weekend shooting death Organization restored after copper wire theft forces RTD to shut down segment of A Line Trump says he ll send National Guard to Memphis escalating his use of troops in US cities Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political opposed activist s views administration say