The homeless shelter proposal in Bensonhurst has been halted, according to City Councilmember Susan Zhuang's office. Local residents have protested since the plan was introduced, voicing safety concerns related to schools and elderly community members. The original plan involved converting a medical office into a 150-bed shelter for single men. Recently, a community member noted that new plans for the site may include a facility for 175 families with children, potentially altering the future use of the location.
In recent communications, City Hall indicated there were "no plans for anything in the immediate future," marking a temporary win for those opposing the shelter proposal.
Local residents raised concerns about safety, especially regarding nearby schools and elderly community members, leading to organized protests against the shelter plan.
The proposed site was to transform a former medical office into a 150-bed shelter for single men, creating significant local opposition.
Despite the controversial shelter proposal, there is talk of repurposing the site to provide support services for 175 families with children.
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