Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explains how city cut unsheltered homelessness by 64% in 3 years

We Know How to Fix Homelessness. Look at Denver

German Lopez, New York Times Homelessness, all appearances to the contrary, is a long-solved problem. We know both the causes and the cure. You wouldn't think that's the case from visiting many...

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explains how city cut unsheltered homelessness by 64% in 3 years

Since taking office in 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen a 64% decrease in unsheltered homelessness, outpacing the national rate. Johnston joins "The Takeout" to break down his administration's strategy.

Denver is solving homelessness. Why aren't the rest of us?

Denver is solving homelessness. Why aren't the rest of us? Christine McLaren Wed, 10/14/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The Elati Village tiny home community has been part of Denver's strategy to reduce street homelessness to zero. In 2025, Denver, Colorado's rate of street homelessness dropped 13 times faster than the rest of the country. Since 2023, their unsheltered population is down 64 percent. “What they’re doing is work…