HOUSTON - A plan to establish Houston’s first centralized homeless intake facility — described by officials as a critical step in the "End Street Homelessness Action Plan" — is facing mounting opposition from residents near 419 Emancipation Avenue, where the project is set to take shape. The proposal was originally expected to go before City Council for a vote on Wednesday, but it has now been removed from the Wednesday agenda.
City’s plan: A ‘front door’ to services and safety
City housing and public safety leaders say the "Super Hub" will serve as a "front door" for individuals experiencing homelessness, connecting them to immediate safety, healthcare, psychiatric support, and substance abuse programs. The facility would house 150 to 225 people and function as an alternative to citat