Construction is set to begin this month on the former Holloway Motel to transform it into the city’s much-hyped Holloway Interim Housing Program, which will provide transitional housing for up to 90 days for people who meet the federal definition of homeless.
A construction contract was awarded in December. City staff and consultants will oversee construction, “focusing on adherence to the timeline and quality standards” and reporting back to City Council.
The lease to operate the facility with Ascencia begins in June. Over the summer, Asencia will begin recruiting and training the staff members who will run the program, including project managers, case managers, resident advisors and security personnel. Training will focus on the specific needs of the program’s client population, operational protocols and emergency response procedures.
The program is expected to welcome its first residents this coming winter. Each resident will occupy one of 20 rooms inside the facility.
City Hall released some new renderings of the facility’s interior that show common areas and the layout of the rooms.
I had a laugh when I saw the top photo starting this article.It sure doesn’t look like the Holloway Inn I used to know. When I first started staying at the Holloway several years ago (2008),the motel was clean and comfortable.But as time has gone on,the motel started going downhill with the rooms looking worn out and unkempt.I guess the hotel management and owners just gave up on the place. Now you have a location that is no longer a revenue-producing spot.It is now going to depend on taxpayer funds to operate. I understand residents are not too keen of… Read more »
Some people who are mentally ill or drug addicted do really want to better themselves.
Follow the $$$
Buh bye CVS and Weho Bistro. Soon to be skid row westside.
I wrote off that CVS long ago. Can’t park in the parking structure it’s dark and seedy and smells of urine. The little corner park already has the drug addicts and the mentally ill hanging out there. What a shame that whole area will be a no-go zone.
Feel bad for the hotel guests that will be across the street at the old Pali House. I wonder how the city will handle the over flow of those who are not granted access to the facility. Will they just camp out in the park next door?
At least they won’t have to go far to shoplift.
This is a crime against the residents of West Hollywood. Shame on the council members for bringing this horror show to our once-proud neighborhood.
Shame on your intolerance. People bitch and moan about our homeless “crisis” and then balk – loudly – when the city decides to address this.
Cannot please some of the people ANYTIME.
Amen
Providing temporary housing to those that have drug dependency or mental health issues is doing nothing for them. What needs to be done is to change the laws to be able to place these people into facilities when it’s deemed they’re not in their right mind. At least this way they can get the help that they need and get a moment of clarity. Providing housing for those with drug dependencies and mental health issues without first treating the underlining issue is like giving a book to someone who does not know how to read. It’s just throwing good money… Read more »