Denver County
Opened 200425 East 16th AvenueDenver, Colorado 80202303.764.2100
216 Units: 202 studios with kitchenettes and 14 one-bedroom apartmentsNear: 16th Avenue and Lincoln Street, Downtown
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.
Awards and Achievements• 2008 – Maxwell Award of Excellence in Affordable Housing from the Fannie Mae Foundation• 2008 – MetLife Foundation Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing: First Place Supportive Housing• 2004 – Colorado Housing NOW! Eagle Award for Creating Affordable Housing in Downtown Denver• 2004 – Downtown Denver Partnership’s Celebration of Achievement Award• 2004 – Community Preservation Award from Historic Denver Inc.