EaDo residents push back against proposed homeless shelter ahead of City Council vote
EaDo residents are pushing back against a proposed $16 million homeless shelter near downtown Houston, raising concerns about safety and transparency ahead of a City Council vote. KPRC 2 will livestream Tuesday’s press conference
Residents in Houston’s East Downtown (EaDo) are voicing strong opposition to a proposed $16 million homeless services facility planned for 419 Emancipation Avenue.
A press conference and community meeting are scheduled for Tuesday evening at Settegast Park Community Center, where residents plan to call for more public input before the project moves forward.
KPRC 2 will livestream the press conference in this article.
The project, which recently advanced through a City Council committee, would establish a large housing and support center aimed at serving people experiencing chronic homelessness. But nearby residents and business owners say they were not informed about the plan and are raising concerns about transparency, public safety, and the potential impact on property values.
“The last thing we need is these problematic homeless folks wandering around the stadiums during the World Cup,” said Wayne Dolcefino, president of Dolcefino Media, who has been working with residents opposing the project.
City Council is expected to vote on the proposal Wednesday, October 15.
