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In reply to the discussion: 10 Unbelievably Sh**ty Things America Does to Homeless People [View all]raven mad
(4,940 posts)I think that privacy, or lack thereof, would be one deterrent to a shelter, as such, becoming attractive to those who can make rent, utilities, etc. There is another hotel downtown just begging to be put to use; it's been the center of a major back-taxes fight for over 10 years. I think, if the owner was given the option, he'd donate it to the city for this use. In the picture it's the building "looking for love".
The Polaris has been both an eyesore and a bone of contention for a long time - I would gladly volunteer time if this choice was mad! It's at the heart of downtown, with Golden Heart Plaza, the Visitors Center, and the State Courthouse right there with it. There is a market within a 10-block (short blocks) walk as are a number of clinics.