 In recent years , Denver has taken a stance on helping people who are or become homeless , particularly under the administrations of mayors John Hickenlooper and Wellington Webb . At a rate of 19 homeless per 10 @,@ 000 residents in 2011 as compared to 50 or more per 10 @,@ 000 residents for the four metro areas with the highest rate of homelessness , Denver 's homeless population and rate of homeless are both considerably lower than many other major cities . However , residents of the city streets suffer Denver winters - which , although mild and dry much of the time , can have brief periods of extremely cold temperatures and snow . 
