Residents near Elati Village in Denver’s Golden Triangle say the city ignored repeated calls regarding unauthorized vehicle encampments before an RV fire early Sept. 11.

“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 reported witnessing Elati Village participants interacting with vehicle encampment residents and delivering items to them, leading up to the fire,” according to a statement issued by the Triangle 22 on Elati Homeowners Association, which represents 22 townhomes from 1323 to 1335 Elati St.

Elati Village is a micro-community of 44 units designed to provide housing and support for women, transgender, and nonbinary individuals experiencing homelessness. It

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