homeless
The recent snowfall and drop in temperature are sure signs that winter has arrived. Coinciding with winter's arrival, the city is activating its winter safety response plan for the homeless population that looking for more places to shelter from the cold. This year there are enough safe shelter spaces for vulnerable Edmontonians and a free shuttle bus will take people needing a ride to the homeless shelters.
The city will activate its extreme weather response policy that opens access to city spaces, additional shelter spaces, supports to connect to services and expanded shelter shuttle bus service when temperatures dip below – 20 C for three consecutive days.
On Sunday protestors met in front of a proposed emergency shelter for homeless people located in an industrial area of the city. The protestors and people in the neighbourhood cite concerns about safety, client supports and the suitability of the location. Neighbourhood residents report being stonewalled wherever they turn when trying to get answers about the proposed shelter.
Seacans have become a staple of global trade and a familiar site on trains, with trucks or parked by various businesses. More and more seacans are making their appearance in a residential setting such as is proposed by The Green Violin Community Development Company's Home Again Village.
Check out The Green Violin Community Development Company website for more information on who they are what they are about.