The possibility of converting the current Red Roof Inn into a large, Housing First facility for homeless chronic alcoholics has produced a lot of discussion, especially in the hotel's Fairview neighborhood. Because of a proposed ordinance, that debate is now before the Anchorage Assembly.RELATED STORIES:
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Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageDownload Audio (MP3)