"City leaders now have two weeks to endorse an alternate shelter site in Oakland, where crime fears and a battered economy have fueled contentious politics among Chinatown residents since the COVID-19 pandemic."
"Cardea Health CEO Dr. Alexis Chettiar said the converted Courtyard Marriott site would have been equipped with 24/7 security, with no cost to the city budget."
The planned conversion of the Courtyard Marriott into a homeless shelter with 150 beds in Chinatown has been abandoned. Cardea Health was set to operate the site, funded by a $20 million deal. Local business leaders influenced city council member Charlene Wang to withdraw support for the project, citing concerns about placing a shelter near businesses and vulnerable populations. Community disputes over homeless shelters have intensified in Oakland amid rising crime and economic challenges post-COVID-19. City leaders must find alternative shelter solutions, with funding available from Alameda County.
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