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Council hears cold‑weather shelter upgrades, pilot initiatives and housing RFP; staff report December data
Summary
Director Calvin described upgrades to the cold‑weather shelter and onsite medical/behavioral triage; staff reported 4,318 people experienced homelessness in December and 1,793 people were housed over the past 12 months. Casey Ensign announced an RFP to develop a permanent supportive housing strategic plan.
Director Calvin reported improvements to the cold‑weather shelter and gave operational and outcome details, while staff and partners presented data and next steps on housing strategy.
Director Calvin (Speaker 13) said upgrades to the cold‑weather shelter included plumbing and electrical repairs, new paint and flooring, and the addition of on‑site medical triage in partnership with the health department and Nashville General emergency room nurses. Behavioral health triage staff are also on site at night. "Our guest noticed that as soon as they walk through the door that the…
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