Housing for homeless people, including those with addiction
Resident asks for housing, using existing rentals or new construction, for homeless people including those with drug addiction, with income-based rent to provide safety, treatment access and a path to stability.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Housing for homeless people and housing for homeless people with drug addiction. Having available rental space used to house more people or build new housing space for people with home insecurity. Make the rent affordable based on their income.
Who it helps and why
It keeps people off the street and can get people the help and safety they need. Can help those with drug addiction to do it in a safer environment or get on a path to stop their addiction. A Pathway to financial security and job support can be reached if the city can directly reach those who need some assistance.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 22, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Homelessness & shelter from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (26 matching)
- Use public buildings as overnight sheltersThe resident asks the City to use public buildings to provide overnight shelter for unhoused people so they can better participate in the community.2026–27City-wideSubmitted in Korean
- Portable home village for people experiencing homelessnessBuy about 1,000 portable homes to form a small village for homeless residents, with social workers on hand to help them regain independence.2026–27City-wide
- Heating and cooling centers for those without A/C or heatResident asks for heating and cooling centers for people lacking A/C or heat, or installing heating and cooling systems in buildings that lack them.2026–27City-wideSubmitted in Korean
2024–25 (39 matching)
- Long-term shelter with stipends for ages 16-28Resident asks for shelters serving a wider age range of 16 to 28 and long-term stays with a monthly stipend, noting young adults over 23 get little help.2024–25City-wide
- Address street homelessness at Mass Ave and Melnea CassResident is concerned about people experiencing homelessness, drug use and trash near Mass Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd and says the area feels unsafe and unsightly.2024–25City-wide
- Support shelters, housing and community buildingsResident asks the City to support shelters, housing and local community buildings.2024–25City-wide