Some residents are concerned that a proposal to convert a Dorchester hotel into permanent housing for the long-term homeless will negatively impact their neighborhoods. But advocates say this type of housing is desperately needed right now.
An image from the proposed plan for the conversion of the Comfort Inn at 900 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. The plan is to create housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness.
"[People] who need a community and need some support and help holding onto their housing and dealing with a whole bunch of different things that led to their homelessness," said Downie. "I have a huge heart and I definitely am for these type of projects, this just isn't the location," said Mancuso."Our kids, I want them to be safe ... As a parent, I couldn't feel safe with my children walking the streets with this kind of homelessness, drugs."
According to a statement from the Pine Street Inn, all those who apply to live in the units will be required to undergo a background check and multiple screenings before moving in.
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