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Feasibility study finds Irving needs emergency and short-term domestic-violence housing; council asks staff to seek operator and pursue next steps
Summary
A consultant team found an unmet need for emergency and short‑term domestic‑violence housing in Irving and estimated construction costs of roughly $18–$22 million for a new facility and about $2.6 million a year to operate it.
A consultant team contracted through The Family Place presented a feasibility study to the Irving City Council recommending the city prioritize emergency and short‑term domestic‑violence housing and a one-stop services facility adjacent to the Family Advocacy Center.
Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects and staff summarized an eight‑month study that combined police, hospital and provider data, stakeholder interviews and survivor focus groups. The study estimated an addressable population of roughly 5,000 victims per year (based on 2023 data and unmet demand) and identified short‑term emergency stays (5–7 days) and 30–60‑day stays as the highest-need services.
The study presented…
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