Tag: public policy

Homeless Shelter in Glasgow Faces Closure Over Antisocial Behavior Concerns

September 10, 2026

Homeless Project Scotland faces a critical decision as Glasgow City Council recommends the closure of its night shelter due to concerns over antisocial behavior. The shelter, located on Glassford Street, provides essential emergency accommodation and…

Protesters Occupy Glasgow City Chambers Over Homeless Shelter Closure Recommendation

September 10, 2026

In a significant demonstration of advocacy, protesters from the Homeless Project Scotland Shelter group occupied Glasgow City Chambers on Thursday. This action was in response to a recommendation to reject a planning application for a…

Accounting Glitch Alters L.A.’s Homeless Count, Reveals Overstated Increase

September 10, 2026

In a recent revelation, an accounting error significantly impacted the reported increase in Los Angeles’ homeless population. The data, released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), indicated a 24% rise in Skid Row’s…

Wichita City Council Debates Removing Shelter Bed Requirement from Camping Ordinance

September 10, 2026

In a recent city council meeting in Wichita, Kansas, a spirited discussion unfolded over a proposal to amend the city’s camping ordinance. This ordinance, in place since 2013, prohibits camping on public property or right-of-ways…

“Kalamazoo County Approves $12M Contracts for Largest Transitional Family Shelter Set to Open by Year-End”

September 9, 2026

The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners has approved $12 million in construction and service contracts, advancing plans to open The Landing Place by year’s end. This transitional family shelter, set to be Michigan’s largest with…

Pelicans’ Derik Queen Reveals Dream of Opening Homeless Shelter in Baltimore

September 9, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen recently shared his aspiration to open a homeless shelter in his hometown of Baltimore. This initiative reflects Queen’s commitment to addressing housing insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities in the…

South Bay Implements New Policies to Address Homelessness with Focus on Temporary Shelters

September 9, 2026

The Bay Area’s homelessness crisis, particularly acute in cities like San Jose, has prompted a range of policy responses. Local leaders, notably San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, have invested significantly in short-term shelter solutions. However,…

Pendleton Declares Emergency to Establish Year-Round Homeless Shelter

September 8, 2026

In a significant move to address homelessness, the city of Pendleton has declared an emergency to allow the establishment of its first year-round homeless shelter. This decision follows a year of resident complaints and a…

Utah Homelessness Rises 18% in 2025, Report Shows Increase in Sheltered Individuals

September 8, 2026

In 2025, Utah’s homeless population saw an 18% increase, according to a state report. The annual Point-in-Time Count, conducted on a single night in January, revealed that 4,584 Utahns were experiencing homelessness, up by 715…

Portage City Council to Revisit $100,000 Funding Request for Emergency Homeless Shelters This Winter

September 7, 2026

The Portage City Council is set to revisit a significant proposal from Kalamazoo County on Tuesday, aiming to allocate $100,000 towards emergency shelters for the homeless this winter. This decision comes after a previous delay…