Warnings about homeless people and crime — countered by allegations of “un-neighbourly fear-mongering” — are being levelled as the city attempts to build supportive housing units in five Winnipeg neighbourhoods.

Uncertainty over who will occupy the units and what resources will be available to them is stoking concern among some residents living near the proposed developments, believes Coun. John Orlikow.

The River Heights-Fort Garry councillor said he, too, has questions.

“I’m still trying to work with the province to figure out what kind of assurances they can give residents that there will be the proper support services,” Orlikow said Wednesday.

“Most people, they understand the need for it, they are just concerned…. They want to have some assurances it will be safe.”

The supportive

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