Pushback puts planned Orlando shelter project on hold
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando District 5 commissioner Shan Rose says city leaders are tabling discussions surrounding a 24/7 homeless shelter, following feedback from the community.
A meeting Tuesday night was supposed to kick-start talks between city officials and Rock Lake community members for a 250 bed open access shelter that would operate 24/7.
The city had narrowed locations they were looking at, and was considering a property in the 2100-block of West Washington Street in District 5 due to its condition, size and proximity to public transit.
Most Rock Lake residents who attended the meeting, though, say while they want the city to help the homeless population, they don’t want to bear the b...
