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Homeless residents camped near Roof Above last year. Local leaders hope to develop a comprehensive strategy by this fall to eradicate homelessness within five years.
Last week, Charlotte leaders announced an effort to wipe out homelessness and expand affordable housing within five years. It s not the first time Charlotte has tried this, but some think this has a better chance at succeeding.
Last week s announcement was not a plan, but a renewed acknowledgement of the problem and a commitment to draft a plan and identify funding within six months. It s the latest of many initiatives like Out of the Shadows in 2000, More than Shelter in 2006, Housing First in 2015, and the county s Launch Upstream two years ago.