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Council authorizes pilot low‑barrier shelter at 244 East Grant Road
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to proceed with a pilot project to establish a low‑barrier safe space for unsheltered persons at 244 E. Grant Rd, directing collaboration with community partners to connect people to housing and services.
The Tucson Mayor and Council authorized a pilot project to establish a low‑barrier, safe space at 244 East Grant Road intended to assist unsheltered individuals in obtaining housing and services. The motion, read into the record after executive session, directed the city manager to proceed with the pilot in collaboration with community partners.
The City Attorney and staff described the project as a pilot coordinated with community partners to provide wraparound services and housing navigation; the motion was moved, seconded, and carried by voice vote. Councilmembers expressed support during the public session without recorded dissent.
The transcript does not specify pilot budget, operator, or exact start date; staff were directed to proceed as discussed in executive session and to return with implementation details in subsequent staff reports.
