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Neighborhood associations have different reactions to homeless shelters

The Northwest District Association has been vocal about concerns while the Pearl District Neighborhood Association has remained silent

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Allan Classen
Jun 12, 2025
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A city warming shelter last winter at Northwest 14th and Hoyt streets gave no assurance that such facilities will be well-managed.

Within a span of days, two proposed homeless shelters were announced on each side of Interstate 405, triggering swift public reactions.

Blanchet House hosted a community gathering May 31 to share plans of a 75-bed women’s over…

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