A Better Site Through A Better Process

Advocating for the Chapel Hill Town Council to use a public process to find a better site for the men's shelter
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Residents Voice Strong Opposition

 


ABetterSite presented 1,201 signatures on our petition to the town council on October 27, 2010




 

 

Daily Tar Heel Letter to the Editor tells readers transit will not make a differnece.  - More Transit options not likely if homeless moved


Over 80 residents have taken the time to write letters to the Mayor and Town Council voicing their concerns for the new men’s homeless shelter location. Residents clearly articulate the need for responsible growth and safety in their neighborhoods.

 

Citizen Letters to the town Council

Citizen Comments April 15 2010 to May 20, 2010

Citizen Comments on Ordinance Change - January 2010

Citizen Comments on Ordinance Change - November 2010

Citizen Comments - October 2009 Shelter Concept Plan Hearing

Walker Letter

Chen Letter

Dziedzic Letter

Geis Letter Tang Letter

Walters Letter

 

Presentations to the Town Council

Tina Coyne Smith of Parkside presented "The Case Against The Proposed Site for the IFC's Men's Shelter" in October at a Town Council meeting.

 
 
 
 
Mark Peters of North Forest Hills advocated for a comprehensive shelter ordinance instead of the current SUP process. (This video can be seen in two parts.)
 
Part I
  
 
 
 Part II