Despite record cold winter temperatures, the homeless shelters are not over capacity. With the provision of additional transitional housing and a low vacancy rate, the homeless population are not warehoused in temporary emergency housing this year. The Province (finally) stepped up with funding for additional capacity and even better, communities are accepting a mix of housing which is resulting in fewer people seeking shelter every night. The recent opening of Alice Bissett Place in Inglewood is one example, which provides 114 units of affordable and supported housing for low-income Calgarians.
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