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Linda’s Place and Alex Hotel transition underway; managers cite staffing stability and neighborhood talks
Summary
MASH Property Management and municipal staff updated the Assembly on plans to open Linda’s Place and continue Alex Hotel operations, describing staffing hires, construction work, security measures and outreach to nearby community councils.
Municipal staff and MASH Property Management told the Assembly Housing and Homeless Committee on Aug. 20 that the city is transitioning to year‑round shelter operations at East Fifth Avenue and continuing operations at the Alex Hotel, and that the first moves will happen between Aug. 27 and Sept. 1.
The update matters because the municipal plan reduces temporary winter capacity and establishes year‑round sites with a goal of more stable staffing and continuity of services. Tara (municipal staff) said East 56 will operate at 100 beds year‑round under Henning from Sept. 1; Linda’s Place will take about 100 people to be managed by MASH; and the Alex Hotel will maintain 100 non‑congregate beds.
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