Judging from the many heated conversations going on now about supportive housing in Kelowna, two things seem clear: Most citizens don91裸聊视频檛 want housing in residential neighbourhoods for the homeless who also happen to be addicts and/or mentally-ill. Most residents are OK with housing near them for those who don91裸聊视频檛 have those issues, who simply can91裸聊视频檛 afford accommodations in our expensive city.

So, the problem appears to be about the location, not the concept.

Here91裸聊视频檚 a possible solution: A few months ago, the city bought a large parcel of land near UBCO and the Glenmore landfill, for nearly $12 million.

A (developer) was planning to build a large housing development there before the real-estate market cooled. We already own the land. It91裸聊视频檚 close to an existing bus route to downtown, for specialized services. There91裸聊视频檚 no nearby neighbours. It91裸聊视频檚 large enough to build an on-site treatment centre and even a skills-training building.

If you think this would be a good idea for Kelowna, please email your thoughts to our politicians at mayorandcouncil@kelowna.ca

Al Janusas

Kelowna