The high cost of rent in the city contributes to homelessness. What is the City doing to help?

We recognize that rental costs have increased, and are working with community partners to create options for lower income residents. In partnership with United Housing Connections, Greenville Housing Fund, and Greenville Housing Authority, the City has 140 affordable units in progress with completion dates in the next 12 months. These include the McClaren, Citisculpt, Cowan Court, Spartanburg Street, Joseph Mathis Way, and the Terrain at Haywood. The Greenville Housing Fund has 419 units in progress and 200 units being preserved. City Council passed an ordinance allowing for the renovation of former hotels and motels into studio and one bedroom units.

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1. Why should I refrain from giving to panhandlers?
2. Why don't we mandate affordable housing as part of all new developments?
3. How can we help homeless people who have mental health issues?
4. What about creating a tiny house village to house the homeless population in our city?
5. The high cost of rent in the city contributes to homelessness. What is the City doing to help?
6. What can residents do to help the homeless community?