HOUSTON - On Wednesday, Houston City Council approved the purchase of a property in East Downtown to create Houston’s first centralized homeless intake facility.

City’s plan: A ‘front door’ to services and safety

The project is set to take shape at 419 Emancipation Avenue.

City housing and public safety leaders say the "Super Hub" will serve as a "front door" for individuals experiencing homelessness, connecting them to immediate safety, healthcare, psychiatric support, and substance abuse programs. The facility would house 150 to 225 people and function as an alternative to citations or jail for those sleeping in public spaces.

According to the city’s presentation, the hub aims to fill major service gaps, including limited shelter capacity for single adults, restricted intake hours

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