Continue the Construction of the Homeless Shelter at 2134 Coyle Street, 11229

Hey Brooklyn, and District 48,

I'm a stay-at-home dad, grew up in midwood, now live near kings highway and my son is growing up in this district. I get that shelters can make folks uncomfortable. But homeless people out in the streets with nowhere to go and suffering from the cold or from exposure in general, losing their minds while everyone ignores them just ain't it. We need more beds and more beds are being built. This should be a good thing. However, the NY Council allegedly took liberties to take a planned affordable housing unit at 2134 Coyle street, and instead construct a homeless shelter.

But this is from Westhab's site (the people who will be running this shelter):

https://westhab.org/transitional-housing/

"Westhab’s Transitional Housing (i.e. shelter) programs help homeless individuals and families regain stability and secure permanent housing. Our comprehensive service model helps with housing, employment, and connection to community-based resources so residents can achieve permanent self-sufficiency and independence.

Transitional Housing programs are a crucial part of our community’s safety net, especially as we work to expand the supply of quality affordable housing."

"Transitional Housing" is what's going on here. Affordable housing is the goal, but helping homeless people get there is too.

The petition to continue this effort is just a day old at this point. So folks in support for more options like these for our homeless can help out with adding their name. The petition against the shelter started a week ago and has 2k votes. If you're with me on this and want to be compassionate toward the people who need these beds and this opportunity, please add your name to this petition to continue the construction.

Power to the people.