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A city employee examines a homeless encampment. Courtesy photo Arvada City Council took a look at the proposed Homelessness Action Plan at a workshop on Oct. 27 and recommended that the plan — which will govern how the city responds to homelessness through 2030 — move towards adoption with one key stipulation. Arvada has experienced perhaps its most successful year to date in terms of helping folks experiencing homelessness, as the city accomplished its stated goal of moving 65 individuals into permanent housing in September. As of Oct. 27, that figure has risen to 79 individuals who have gotten into permanent housing thanks to the city’s efforts.

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