Case Studies | National Housing Crisis Task Force

Case Study

Denver, CO

Housing Command Centers: An Emergency Response to Homelessness

Denver has made remarkable progress toward ending street homelessness in recent years. Current Mayor Mike Johnston, who assumed office in July 2023, campaigned on this issue and on his second day in office declared a State of Emergency on Homelessness, setting a goal to house 1,000 people by the end of 2023, and end street homelessness by the end of his first term in 2027.

Case Study

Cleveland, OH

Housing Command Centers: An Emergency Response to Homelessness

Cleveland has also made significant progress in ending unsheltered homelessness using a Housing Command Center approach. After observing a concerning increase in people sleeping outside during the winter of 2023-2024, Mayor Justin Bibb recognized that addressing the issue required a greater sense of urgency and new approach.