Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee forwards amended plan to buy 1174 Folsom for 42-unit supportive housing after neighbors press safety concerns
Summary
The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee voted July 14 to forward an amended resolution to the full Board authorizing HSH to acquire 1174–1178 Folsom Street for permanent supportive housing for transitional-age youth, after Supervisor Matt Dorsey secured amendments requiring community input, a good‑neighbor policy and regular reporting.
The San Francisco Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee on July 14 voted to forward an amended resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to acquire 1174–1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street for use as 42 units of permanent supportive housing for transitional‑age youth.
Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents the neighborhood, said he supports the acquisition but urged tighter safeguards after hearing residents’ safety concerns. "I think many concerns are rooted in what we are seeing right now with brazen drug markets and open‑air drug scenes," Dorsey said, and he read amendments that add commitments for a community advisory group, regular reporting on program outcomes and development of an enforceable good‑neighbor policy.
Deputy Director Emily Cohen of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing told the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
