No place like home. CREATING LASTING SOLUTIONS THROUGH HOUSING

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1 No place like home. CREATING LASTING SOLUTIONS THROUGH HOUSING

2 In over 30 years of service, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has developed a variety of housing developments in Colorado. Our integrated housing approach combines supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness with affordable housing for working individuals who otherwise could not afford quality housing in desirable locations. The innovative architectural designs and high environmental standards of our properties add significant value to neighborhoods while cultivating pride and well-being among residents and the larger community. The following listings showcase these properties, beginning with the most recent and ending with our first development. 2 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

3 Table of Contents Coalition Housing Map: Downtown Denver...4 Coalition Housing Map: Metro Denver...5 Key Features of Coalition Housing... 6 Renaissance at North Colorado Station (2015)... 7 Renaissance Stout Street Lofts (2014)... 8 Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (2013)... 9 Renaissance West End Flats (2012) Renaissance Uptown Lofts (2010) Renaissance Riverfront Lofts (2009) Renaissance 88 (2007) Renaissance at Xenia Village (2006) Renaissance at Civic Center (2004) Renaissance Blue Spruce Townhomes (2003) Renaissance at Lowry Boulevard (2003) Renaissance Off Broadway Lofts (2001) Beacon Place (1999) Renaissance at Concord Plaza (1998) Renaissance at Loretto Heights (1997) Forum Apartments (1996) Forest Manor Apartments (1990) Properties are developed by the Renaissance Housing Development Corporation (RHDC) and managed by the Renaissance Property Management Corporation (RPMC), subsidiaries of the Colorado Coalition of the Homeless. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 3

4 Coalition Housing Maps 21st ST 22nd ST DOWNTOWN DENVER CURTIS ST CHAMPA ST A Renaissance at North Colorado Station (2015)...7 B Renaissance Stout Street Lofts (2014)...8 C Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (2013)*...9 D Renaissance West End Flats (2012) E Renaissance Uptown Lofts (2010) F Renaissance Riverfront Lofts (2009) G Renaissance 88 (2007) H Renaissance at Xenia Village (2006) I Renaissance at Civic Center (2004) J Renaissance Blue Spruce Townhomes (2003) K Renaissance at Lowry Boulevard (2003) L Renaissance Off Broadway Lofts (2001) M Beacon Place (1999) N Renaissance at Concord Plaza (1998) O Renaissance at Loretto Heights (1997) P Forum Apartments (1996) Q Forest Manor Apartments (1990) * Not shown. Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community is in Bent County. MARKET ST LARIMER ST LAWRENCE ST ARAPAHOE ST 20th ST 19th ST 18th ST CURTIS ST CHAMPA ST STOUT ST CALIFORNIA ST GLENARM PL TREMONT PL COURT PL GLENARM PL 20th AVE 19th AVE 18th AVE 17th AVE 16th AVE WELTON ST WELTON ST W. COLFAX AVE E. COLFAX AVE FOX ST ELATI ST 14th AVE P 13th AVE DELAWARE ST CHEROKEE ST BANNOCK ST ACOMA ST L B I BROADWAY LINCOLN SHERMAN ST GRANT ST LOGAN ST 12th AVE COLFA DELAWARE ST 4 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless ELATI ST

5 METRO DENVER G Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Area N D M F Downtown Map Page 4 E A J H K Q O Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 5

6 Affordable Housing KEY HOUSING FEATURES: Supportive housing services for formerly homeless families and individuals Affordable housing for working households with lower incomes Transit-oriented locations along main bus routes and light rail lines Secure, safe communities that aid in recovery from the trauma of homelessness Superior design standards that rival market rate developments Built green to promote healthy environments and to save on utility and energy costs Modified units for people living with disabilities Some locations adjacent to health care and childcare facilities Investment in targeted neighborhoods stimulates new economic activity Retail space in selected developments creates employment opportunities for residents Significant savings in municipal costs resulting from fewer emergency room visits, inpatient hospital stays, detox visits, and days in jail 6 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

7 RENAISSANCE AT NORTH COLORADO STATION Denver County Open in Colorado Boulevard Denver, Colorado (Near 40th Avenue and Colorado) 103 Units: 19 studio, 54 one-, 24 two-, and 6 three-bedroom apartments There is a shortage of 123,542 housing units in Colorado affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. State Housing Profile, National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2013 A new, mixed income housing development is planned in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver to meet the needs of homeless and low-income individuals and families. Residential units will include a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes; 26 units will be reserved for homeless veterans. All of the units will have standard amenities including full kitchens, air conditioning, and CAT-5 cabling. Laundry facilities will be located on each floor. A computer room will be available for all residents. The courtyard will include a children s play area and a community garden. The project will be designed and constructed to meet or exceed Enterprise Green Communities guidelines. Landscaping on the site will be native to Colorado and will employ an efficient drip irrigation system. This transit-oriented development is located less than a quarter mile from the RTD FasTracks station and is also served by frequent bus service. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will provide a range of health and supportive services to homeless and special needs individuals residing in the development. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 7

8 RENAISSANCE STOUT STREET LOFTS Denver County Open Summer Stout Street Denver, Colorado (Near Stout and Broadway) 78 Units: 59 one- and 19 two-bedroom apartments The Renaissance Stout Street Lofts provides affordable rental apartments targeted to a variety of incomes. The Lofts blend supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals, families, and youth. The Lofts feature 59 onebedroom and 19 two-bedroom apartment homes featuring air conditioning, CAT-5 cabling and appliances, including garbage disposals and dishwashers. Amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a community room with a common kitchen and outdoor courtyard, a computer room, elevator access, video surveillance systems, and secured electronic access with underground parking. On-site property managers and social workers will also be available to residents for various services, as needed. This property is adjoining the Coalition s Stout Street Health Center. Stable housing is a platform for other positive family and community outcomes, such as physical and mental health, educational achievement, and economic development. Center for Housing Policy, 2014 ADJOINING RENAISSANCE STOUT STREET LOFTS: STOUT STREET HEALTH CENTER 8 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

9 FORT LYON SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Bent County Opened in 2013 Las Animas, Colorado I m turning my life around and I m hopeful for the future. I m going to college now. And I m happy to be here and thankful. Fort Lyon Resident, 2014 The Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community provides recovery-oriented transitional housing combined with educational, vocational, and employment services for homeless individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Located at the former Fort Lyon Veterans Administration Hospital in Bent County, Colorado, the program represents state and local efforts to re-purpose the facility to meet the needs of homeless individuals state-wide, with an emphasis on homeless veterans. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides transitional housing and recovery-oriented supportive services. Bent County serves as the property manager. Collaborative service providers also include Otero Junior College, Lamar Community College, Southeast Health Group, and Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. Participants are referred by a network of homeless service providers across Colorado. The program is funded by the Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing. This innovative model allows homeless persons to leave the community in which they continue to struggle with the cycles of addiction and homelessness, for at least 90 days or up to two years, in order to help them attain sobriety and health stability. As a result, participants gain the resources necessary to achieve and maintain long-term recovery, employment, and overall self-sufficiency. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 9

10 RENAISSANCE WEST END FLATS Denver County Opened in North Zenobia Street Denver, Colorado (Near Colfax and Sheridan) 101 units: 75 one- and 26 two-bedroom apartments Stable housing is the foundation upon which people build their lives absent a safe, decent, affordable place to live, it is next to impossible to achieve good health, positive educational outcomes, or reach one s economic potential. Opening Doors, Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, 2010 With 101 apartment homes (75 one-bedroom and 26 twobedroom units), Renaissance West End Flats helps meet the housing needs of homeless and low-income families and individuals. Services include on-site property management and social services. Amenities include a community room with a common kitchen and outdoor terrace, secured access, elevator service, laundry facilities, and a computer resource room. Renaissance West End Flats is a transit-oriented development, built to Enterprise Green Communities and LEED standards to keep energy costs and environmental impacts lows. This property adjoins the West End Health Center, a satellite location of the Coalition s Stout Street Health Center, providing integrated medical and mental health care and social services for homeless and uninsured families and individuals in West Denver. The property also includes a Cop Shop a collaboration of the Denver Police Department, neighborhood organizations, and residents to address safety concerns and facilitate community involvement. 10 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

11 RENAISSANCE UPTOWN LOFTS Denver County Opened in Pearl Street, Suite 200 Denver, Colorado (Corner of Colfax and Pearl) 98 units: 4 studios, 90 one-, and 4 two-bedroom apartments This five-story, Capitol Hill property integrates Permanent Supportive Housing for homeless individuals with other affordable rental apartments targeted to a variety of incomes. It is built to Enterprise Green Communities and LEED standards to keep energy costs and environmental impacts low. The first floor is home to the Coalition s social enterprise, Pizza Fusion an organic and eco-friendly pizza restaurant franchise that also serves as a job training location for clients of the Coalition. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. Because of the value added by the Uptown project to the community, the Coalition received the 2010 Good Neighbor Award from the Capitol Hill United Neighbors Association. The lack of affordable housing has led to high rent burdens, overcrowding, and substandard housing, which has not only forced many people to become homeless but has also put a growing number of people at-risk of becoming homeless. National Coalition for the Homeless, 2014 LOCATED AT RENAISSANCE UPTOWN LOFTS: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 11

12 RENAISSANCE RIVERFRONT LOFTS Denver County Opened in Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado (Near Park Avenue and I-25) 100 units: 88 one- and 12 two-bedroom apartments To sincerely address this housing gap, we need to build, rehab, and preserve at least 600 units per year for the next five years. State of the City Address, Denver, 2013 Award-winning Renaissance Riverfront Lofts demonstrates that environmentally friendly construction can be the standard for affordable housing. The project has transformed a former brownfield site into a modern, energy-efficient, five-story residential community that blends architecturally with other loft-style construction in Denver s Central Platte Valley. As a transit-oriented development, it is located on a major bus line, within one-half mile of a light rail station, and adjacent to bike and walking paths, giving residents ready access to downtown services and employment. Common areas are fully powered by photo-voltaic panels. Low-volatile organic finishing compounds were selected for paints, sealants, and carpeting. All appliances are ENERGY STAR rated. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. Riverfront Lofts was the Affordable Housing Finance Magazine 2009 Reader s Choice Award Winner for Best Green Project; and the 2009 Gold Hard Hat Award Winner for Multi- Family/Hospitality Project from Colorado Construction. Colorado Construction also presented the property with the Gold Hard Hat Award/Judge s Special Award for Outstanding Community Contribution, in Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

13 RENAISSANCE 88 APARTMENTS Adams County Opened in East 88th Avenue Thornton, Colorado (Near 88th Avenue and I-25) 180 units: 18 one-, 72 two-, 72 three-, and 18 four-bedroom apartments, townhome style I m happy, my family is happy because we have a roof over our head. Coalition Client, 2013 Renaissance 88 provides the Adams County area with a variety of apartment homes serving formerly homeless families and individuals. The development is subsidized through Federal Rental Assistance for Low-Income Families (Section 8). After acquiring the property in 2007, the Coalition completed significant renovations, including energy-efficient improvements. The Coalition created a 4,300-square-foot clubhouse with a computer lab and a deck overlooking the playground and community garden to stimulate greater interaction and a sense of community among all residents. Ten apartment homes accommodate individuals with physical disabilities. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 13

14 RENAISSANCE AT XENIA VILLAGE Denver County Renovated in , 1425, 1440 and 1460 Xenia Street Denver, Colorado (Near Colfax and Yosemite) 77 units: 2 studios, 54 one-, and 21 two-bedroom apartments The lack of decent housing affordable to low-income households has remained a pervasive national issue for over 25 years, affecting every single community across the United States. Out of Reach, National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2014 This project involved the acquisition and rehabilitation of four apartment buildings on the 1400 block of Xenia Street in East Denver. The property serves single adults, including those with mental illness and physical disabilities. Supportive housing for homeless individuals is blended with affordable housing for low-income households. The property rehabilitation included a new security system, energy-efficient windows, new insulation, and ENERGY STAR appliances. New construction included a community building with a kitchen, computer lab, laundry facilities, and a community garden. The property is convenient to public transportation. On-site case management, and support services are also available to residents. The Coalition coalesced community organizations and city leaders to create a safer environment for all neighborhood residents. 14 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

15 RENAISSANCE AT CIVIC CENTER APARTMENTS Denver County Opened in East 16th Avenue Denver, Colorado (Corner of Lincoln and 16th Avenue) 216 units: 202 studios with kitchenettes and 14 one-bedroom apartments Studies have found that permanent supportive housing for individuals with mental and substance use disorders, compared with treatment as usual, reduced homelessness, increased housing tenure over time, and resulted in fewer emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Psychiatric Services Journal, 2014 The Coalition purchased this property from the YMCA in 2001 in order to preserve 167 housing units at-risk of loss. Following extensive renovation and expansion that also preserved a smaller, dedicated space for the YMCA s fitness program, the property now provides homes for 216 households. This includes those who are homeless and at-risk of homelessness, as well as veterans and individuals with chronic mental illness and substance treatment needs. It is the primary site for the Coalition s highly successful Housing First program. Civic Center Apartments is also an option for low-income workers in downtown Denver who could not otherwise afford to live in the area. In 2008, Renaissance at Civic Center Apartments received the 2008 Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence and the 2008 MetLife Foundation First Place Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing. In 2004, the property received the Colorado Housing NOW! Eagle Award for Creating Affordable Housing in Downtown Denver, the Downtown Denver Partnership s Celebration of Achievement Award, and the Community Preservation Award from Historic Denver Inc. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 15

16 RENAISSANCE BLUE SPRUCE TOWNHOMES Denver County Opened in East Severn Place Denver, Colorado (Near 8th Avenue and Quebec) 92 units: 32 two-, 39 three-, and 21 four-bedroom townhomes The Coalition acquired the Blue Spruce Townhomes from the Lowry Redevelopment Authority as part of the redevelopment of the Lowry Air Force Base in October These townhomes were renovated, and a new community center was constructed. Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing units for homeless families are integrated with housing serving low and moderate income families. Amenities include a playground, computer lab, laundry facilities, community garden, and clubhouse. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. I am thankful to all the staff for the services provided. I feel supported. The staff is concerned about the well-being and future of their residents. 16 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Coalition Client, 2013

17 RENAISSANCE AT LOWRY BOULEVARD Denver County Opened in Alton Way Denver, Colorado (Near Lowry and Yosemite) 120 units: 63 two-, 42 three-, and 15 four-bedroom apartments Renaissance at Lowry Boulevard is located on nine acres within the former Lowry Air Force Base. The project integrates housing for homeless and low-income families. Amenities include a clubhouse, exercise room, computer lab, swimming pool, playground, and laundry facilities. It is conveniently located near public transportation and provides integration with service providers, schools, and health care providers in the greater Lowry area. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. Today, there is a severe nationwide shortage of affordable homes. For every ten of our poorest households, there are only three rental homes that are actually affordable and available. United For Homes Campaign, 2014 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 17

18 RENAISSANCE OFF BROADWAY LOFTS Denver County Opened in Stout Street Denver, Colorado (Near Stout and Broadway) 81 units: 15 studios, 42 one-, 21 two-, and 3 three-bedroom apartments This was the first newly-constructed, affordable rental lofts project in Denver s history. The development integrates supportive housing for homeless individuals with affordable rental housing. One-half of the lofts are rented to homeless households. The remaining units are reserved for downtown workers who cannot afford the high-priced lofts in the LODO, Uptown, and the Platte Valley neighborhoods. The Lofts were built on a vacant parking lot at 2135 Stout Street, just east of Broadway and adjacent to the Coalition s Stout Street Health Center. The property is located near bus lines and light rail. Amenities include a two-story parking garage, an enclosed courtyard, community center, computer lab, and laundry facilities. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. Off Broadway Lofts was Westword s 2002 Best New Lofts Property. The people who are most likely to end up with no housing at all are those who are the poorest, the most vulnerable, those with the weakest support systems and the fewest coping skills. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless ADJACENT TO RENAISSANCE OFF BROADWAY LOFTS: STOUT STREET HEALTH CENTER

19 BEACON PLACE Denver County Opened in 1999, Renovated in West Colfax Avenue Denver, Colorado (Near Colfax and Federal) 85 beds: single, double, and triple occupancy rooms For people living with disabilities and disabling conditions, every day or minute spent on the streets is another day or minute spent struggling to survive. U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, 2013 Beacon Place provides transitional housing for homeless residents. The property includes a computer room, television area, and a communal kitchen. Meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are provided. Some space is reserved for women, veterans, and individuals in need of respite care after a hospital stay. Twenty-four hour on-site case management and support services are provided to all residents. The Coalition s Beacon Place property was selected as the 2013 AEC Cares community project. Working with Reed Construction Data, Hanley Wood and the AIA, AEC Cares generously raised funds for a one-day blitz build that made major improvements to Beacon Place. Outdoors, the transformation included new landscaping in the courtyard and community garden, freshly painted outdoor furniture, and a new gazebo. Indoor improvements included new flooring, paint and furniture in the cafeteria, as well as a newly painted hallway and complete makeover of the women s lounge, including new floors, cabinets, furniture, and a TV. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 19

20 RENAISSANCE AT CONCORD PLAZA Jefferson County Opened in Kendall Street Lakewood, Colorado (Near Colfax and Pierce) 76 units: 8 one-, 40 two-, 24 three-, and 4 four-bedroom apartments This development in Lakewood, Colorado was modeled after the Coalition s Renaissance at Loretto Heights property. It integrates transitional housing for homeless families with mixed-income, affordable apartment homes. Amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, exercise room, playground, computer lab, and laundry facilities. On-site case management and support services are provided to residents, as needed. The property is located near public transportation and is adjacent to the Renaissance Children s Center, a Coalition program that provides nationally accredited early childhood education for children of low-income households. In 2000, Concord Plaza received the 12th Maxwell Award of Excellence from the Fannie Mae Foundation. In the 2013 U.S. Conference of Mayors Hunger and Homelessness Survey, city officials identified poverty as the leading cause of homelessness among families with children. This was followed by lack of affordable housing and unemployment. ADJACENT TO RENAISSANCE AT CONCORD PLAZA: RENAISSANCE CHILDREN S CENTER 20 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

21 RENAISSANCE AT LORETTO HEIGHTS Arapahoe County Opened in West Girard Avenue Englewood, Colorado (Near Hampden and Federal) 76 Units: 8 one-, 40 two-, 24 three-, and 4 four-bedroom apartments Nearly 37,000 families in Metro Denver are on waitlists for affordable housing units, with an average wait time between two and five years. Front Range Economic Strategy Center, 2014 Seventy-six apartment homes integrate transitional housing for homeless families with affordable housing for low-income households. The property includes a swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, computer lab, and laundry facilities. It is conveniently located near public transportation. The Coalition collaborates with Inter-Faith Community Services to provide on-site case management services to residents, as needed. In 1999, Renaissance at Loretto Heights received the MetLife Foundation Life Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing from the Enterprise Foundation and the Maxwell Award of Excellence for Housing from the Fannie Mae Foundation in The property received the Housing Colorado NOW! Eagle Award for Innovative Supportive Housing in Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 21

22 FORUM APARTMENTS Denver County Opened in West 14th Avenue Denver, Colorado (Near Colfax and Bannock) 100 units: studio apartments with full kitchens At the heart of this work is an understanding that people experiencing homelessness are not a monolithic group. Instead, they are individuals who comprise a diversity of groups each with their own unique issues. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2013 This development was the first Permanent Supportive Housing complex located in Denver, across the street from the Denver City and County Building. Once the site of Denver University s Law School, it is centrally located to community services and public transportation. Amenities include a community room, a computer lab, a common kitchen area, and laundry facilities. On-site case management and support services are provided for residents. The Forum Apartments project was the 1997 recipient of the Significant Achievement Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ground floor retail space includes Quiznos, the Coalition s first retail partnership. 22 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

23 FOREST MANOR APARTMENTS Arapahoe County Opened in Moline Street Aurora, Colorado (Near Colfax and Peoria) 86 units: 11 studios, 60 one-, 12 two-, and 3 three-bedroom apartments Forest Manor residents include formerly homeless families and individuals, those with disabilities, and others in the community seeking affordable housing. The property includes a laundry facility and a community room. Conveniently located near public transportation, residents also have access to on-site case management and support services, as needed. We believe all human beings have the right to a basic standard of living that includes safe, affordable housing, healthcare, and freedom from discrimination and cruelty. National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, 2014 Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 23

24 OUR MISSION The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless works collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 2111 Champa Street, Denver, CO Photographs by Dennis Schroeder Photography and Frank Ooms Photography