Urban Alchemy
Coverage of Urban Alchemy in the Nexus archive.
- Urban Alchemy is beating goals at the embattled homeless shelter it runs
Urban Alchemy manages the hotel homeless shelter called the Aspen in Denver, exceeding goals set by the Department of Housing Stability and alleviating concerns among City Council members. The nonprofit reported success metrics including 93% occupancy and high rates of case management access for guests. Despite this performance, some residents have noted increased dependence after a policy change concerning room access.
- Urban Alchemy outperforms contract metrics at Denver's Aspen Shelter, but questions on housing outcomes remain
Urban Alchemy, a national nonprofit, reports outperforming contract metrics at Denver's Aspen Shelter six months after taking over operations, but concerns persist about housing outcomes for residents. The shelter recorded the highest 911 calls among city shelters and serves the most guests, while the city aims to reduce shelter stays and expand performance-based contracts.
- Urban Alchemy worker shot at San Francisco’s UC Law campus
An Urban Alchemy worker was shot at the UC Law campus in the Tenderloin on Friday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. Mission Local reported the incident after someone walked past the shooting scene.