Kirkland neighbors challenge plan for homeless housing

Kirkland neighbors challenge plan for homeless housing

People in Kirkland are pushing back against the plan for a housing facility for the chronically homeless.

Neighbors are urging more operational safeguards at a former hotel in Kirkland that is being converted into housing for the homeless. To ensure safety for all parties, the City of Kirkland negotiated with King County to include a variety of important safeguards in the agreement regarding the facility. Plymouth Housing will operate the facility. The nonprofit plans to turn it into permanent supportive housing with on-site case managers to provide…