Anchorage, AK makes controversial $5.4 million plan to convert a former club into a homeless shelter
Anchorage, AK homeless shelter
The City of Anchorage has entered into a contract to purchase a former club for $5.436 million and convert it into a homeless shelter. The plan involves transforming the building into a 125-bed congregate emergency shelter and resource hub for people experiencing homelessness. The plan is controversial as many residents living nearby believe it would increase crime and lower property values in their neighborhoods.
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Anchorage will again pursue purchase of former Alaska Club for homeless shelter - Anchorage Daily News
The city extended the closing date to July 9, leaving it up to the incoming mayor to decide whether to complete the purchase.
Anchorage Assembly OKs controversial plan to negotiate purchase of buildings for homeless services - Anchorage Daily News
The proposal has received a near unprecedented amount of testimony from residents, largely in opposition. Several hundred people protested the plan Tuesday evening during the meeting.
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