OttaTalk, Episode 6: How can we resolve homelessness?

Welcome to the sixth episode of OttaTalk. Today, we OttaTalk about people experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. Who are they and what is being done to help them?

Listen now:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• YouTube

In this episode, we’ll talk with Kale Brown, Director of Housing and Homelessness. We’ll learn more about how an office building was recently converted into transitional housing, why tiny houses may not be the answer, and a mobile crisis program.

Links for this episode are:

• 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Refresh 
• Vacant office building transformed into transitional housing 
• The ANCHOR program
• Soundcloud 

This is OttaTalk, the official City of Ottawa podcast series where City staff discuss City programs, projects and initiatives. We’ll cover topics that affect your everyday life. How can we prevent basement flooding? Why do we have a three-item garbage limit? What are Ottawa Paramedics up to in our community? We have the questions and the answers on OttaTalk.

Tell us what you think about this podcast. We’re always looking for ideas for future episodes. Comment on your favourite social media platform or write to us directly at podcast-balado@ottawa.ca.