The newspaper reminds us that this town's priorities have always been about propping up the local tourism industry that has been fading since around the 1940s . . . Quick quote for recent example . . .
"Looking to benefit from the expected influx of visitors, an up-and-coming Kansas City nonprofit aimed at curbing homelessness is opening a hostel ahead of the FIFA World Cup. And after the tournament, the group plans to turn the building into its home base and a new shelter for its clients — an approach city officials call much-needed innovation.
"Open Doors Foundation, which currently offers low-barrier shelter space for men and other programs and services for those experiencing homelessness, is taking bookings now for The Hostel KC, which the organization built out in recent weeks off 14th Street and Agnes Avenue, just south of Interstate 70 from the Historic Northeast."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
A needed homeless shelter is coming to KC. But first it'll house World Cup guests
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