Rock Chalk Pallet Shelters Coming Soon To Lawrence, Kansas

This is a bad idea for a lot of reasons but mostly an obvious one . . .

IT'S NOT REALLY HUMANE TO PUT PO'FOLK IN GLORIFIED DOG HOUSES!!!

Sorry . . . These aren't "tiny homes" or even those nifty pods that vagrants can use to sleep if off on cold nights . . . This is bad policy crafted in a town of otherwise smart people who are letting their emotion dictate the allocation of resources into an effort that's just going to make their problems worse . . .

The city announced Monday it will start constructing 50 pallet shelters at what's now being called The Village from Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, pending weather or other delays.

Supporters have previously said the village is a key piece in community efforts to end homelessness in both Lawrence and Douglas County.

Lawrence leaders said the year-round shelter site will serve veterans, elderly individuals, women fleeing domestic violence without children, and people with disabilities. The city noted in its mailer that violent offenders will not be allowed in The Village.

"With a focus on fostering dignity, safety, and support, this effort endeavors to reintegrate these individuals into society by providing them with essential resources and assistance," the city said in a release.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Lawrence to start installing pallet shelters for 'The Village'

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Lawrence city leaders are preparing to build a new pallet shelter village to address homelessness in the city. The city announced Monday it will start constructing 50 pallet shelters at what's now being called The Village from Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, pending weather or other delays.