Johnson County, Kansas plans to open a COVID-19 relief-funded homeless shelter and transitional housing at a converted La Quinta hotel amid resident pushback.

Johnson County, Kansas plans to open a converted La Quinta hotel as a 50-room homeless shelter and 25 studio apartments for transitional housing, funded by COVID-19 relief funds. The project, which offers referral-only stays, has faced pushback from some residents. After informational public meetings, the shelter will be discussed at the Lenexa Planning Commission meeting on August 26, followed by a final decision by the city council on September 17.

August 22, 2024
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