New York City Mayor Announces Six-Point Action Plan To End Long-Term Street Homelessness Over Five Years

On December 17, 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his administration's six-point Action Plan to end long-term street homelessness over the next five years. Long-term street homelessness refers to individuals who have been experiencing unsheltered homelessness for long periods of time rather than brief, limited episodes. The plan proposes the addition of new housing, new health and mental health services, and coordination between city agencies. Information about funding for the Action Plan is not available. Specifically, the six-point Action Plan consists of:

Increase Safe Haven capacity by opening 1,000 new Safe . . .