A statewide program called Project Homekey converts motels, hotels, or vacant apartment buildings into long-term supportive housing for people living on the streets. The project is set to benefit thousands of homeless Angelenos and is much cheaper than building new affordable housing. But is it an effective permanent solution?
Amid LA’s homeless crisis, could vacant motels be a permanent solution?
Veronica Marmion stands outside her Project Homekey room in LA's Adams District. Photo by Saul Gonzalez.
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