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State office outlines 15.85‑acre homeless services campus plan, seeks legislative funding
Summary
State Office of Homeless Services presented a proposed 15.85‑acre campus at 2200 North, reporting site due diligence, a procurement selection of AJC Architects, and a funding request submitted to the governor; council members pressed for clarity on program design, security, and operating oversight.
Wayne Niederhauser of the Office of Homeless Services told the Salt Lake City Council on Nov. 18 that the state has identified a 15.85‑acre parcel at 2200 North as the preferred site for a transformational homeless services campus and has entered into a purchase contract expected to close after the upcoming legislative session.
Niederhauser said the team has completed preliminary due diligence — including soils and traffic analyses — and identified roughly a half‑acre of wetlands that are non‑jurisdictional and therefore do not require a Section 404 permit. He described the campus as a "human‑centered" hub intended to provide year‑round beds and services to move people from needing help to long‑term stability.
The office has selected AJC Architects through procurement to begin design work, and staff said they are incorporating stakeholder input, trauma‑informed design, mosquito mitigation, a limited…
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