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City reports roughly 1,400 people experiencing homelessness; staff previews strategic framework
Summary
Community safety staff told council Durham's best estimate is about 1,400 people experiencing homelessness, including roughly 650 unsheltered households; the city released a public dashboard and will present a homelessness strategic framework next week.
Community safety staff presented the Homeless Services Advisory Committee annual report and answered public questions about counts and outreach. A resident, Victoria Peterson, asked how many people are considered homeless and whether outreach teams visit camps; staff responded with the city’s current best estimates and described outreach activity.
Community Safety (speaker 17)…
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