Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton as officials consider building so-called micro-shelters in a spot that's far from typical.
Free Press readers sound off on the topics of the day, including removing speed cameras, Marineland beluga whales and the city's $30-million surplus.
City staff will recommend an industrial park near Highway 401 as the host site for a "micro-shelter" for homeless people.
Of that total, $23.6 million comes from the $1.4-billion property tax budget.
London city hall plans to offer one of its community centres as a warming site in extreme cold, after it was caught flat-footed last winter.
This is the first full evaluation of the hubs for those experiencing homelessness.
Coun. Susan Stevenson said she has been contacted by several landlords flagging concerns including drug use, disabled smoke alarms and vandalism.
A Free Press reader is outraged and heartbroken to see so many people forced to live on the streets of London.
The hubs run by Atlohsa Family Healing Services and Youth Opportunities Unlimited are operating at capacity with waiting lists.
With so many homeless and the great cost to taxpayers, one Free Press reader says it's time to look at new ideas to help the homeless.