Denver Housing Authority
Coverage of Denver Housing Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Out-of-order elevator at Denver Housing Authority property leaves disabled tenants looking for answers
Carlos Soto, a disabled tenant at Denver Housing Authority's Sol Apartments, faces daily challenges due to an elevator out of order for over three weeks. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado's Safe Housing for Residential Tenants law require landlords to address such issues within two weeks, but Soto reports no repair timeline or alternatives offered by the housing authority.
- Showing the mayor just how much it sucks to walk on Federal Boulevard
Elderly and disabled residents in Denver struggle to cross Federal Boulevard due to short walk signals and unsafe conditions. Mayor Mike Johnston and city officials observed the challenges during a tour with pedestrian safety advocates, who demand urgent improvements to prevent injuries and deaths.
- Denver Housing Authority CEO ousted by its board following administrative leave
Denver Housing Authority CEO Joaquín Cintrón Vega was terminated by the board after being placed on administrative leave in mid-May. The board cited an inability to reach a mutually acceptable resolution, and interim CEO Joshua Crawley will lead the agency until a replacement is found.