The Twentieth Street Recreation Center will reopen on April 3.
— into a second emergency shelter while closing Twentieth Street and turning it into a welcome center. Ultimately, the stream of migrants arriving grew so large that Hancock declared a state of emergency.
Stretching Denver's homeless resources thin, the numbers peaked around December 31, when 1,847 migrants were staying in Denver shelters — both those run by the city and those managed by non-governmental partners of the city. For much of the month, the Hancock administration had sought help from state officials, neighboring jurisdictions and even religious institutions. The State of Colorado provided $2.
The city didn't calculate the cost of cutting off access to rec centers for city residents, however — particularly those who frequented Twentieth Street Recreation Center. That facility, which opened in 1908, has a legendary past. It was once used as a bathhouse for people who didn't have indoor plumbing, and ultimately became the host for boxing matches starring some of the sport's greats, including Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston.
But with the situation at the southern border still uncertain, Denver officials are prepared for migrant arrivals to increase again. "Denver is continuously monitoring activities at the state and federal levels while still actively providing support. We continue to provide resources to shelters to help support migrant shelter guests in determining next steps beyond their emergency shelter stay," says Lopez.
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