Homeless solutions

Here is the Briefing Presentation from the Office of Homeless Solutions

By Candy Evans / August 1, 2018 /

Homelessness has increased in Dallas by 9 percent, unsheltered homelessness by 23 percent — almost a quarter — since 2017. There are many reasons why, too many to go into right now. You may recall when the tent city was shut down, a plan was enacted to move the homeless to Hensley Field, the site of…

CM Lee Kleinman on Homeless in North Dallas: “Doing Everything my Power to Stop This”

By Candy Evans / July 31, 2018 /

These 20 city-owned recreation centers have been deemed “ideal” candidates to temporarily house the homeless: These recreation centers are only deemed “good” – meaning the centers above are preferred locations. We are working to get the entire presentation up on SCRIBD 

For Dallas’ CitySquare, The Answer to Homelessness Is Homes

By Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber / September 9, 2016 /

At today’s unlocking of the Cottages at Hickory Crossing, Mayor Mike Rawlings stated that “The answer to homelessness is homes.” It’s such a simple-sounding statement that, in truth, could not be more complex. The Cottages at Hickory Crossing are being billed as “the first of its kind housing community,” and will provide 50 tiny homes…