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What's next for Anchorage after homeless shelter closes

Season 2023 Episode 23 | 26m 46s

Anchorage's emergency homeless shelter at the Sullivan Arena slashed its capacity on May 1, leaving many people experiencing homelessness without a clear place to stay. On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by midtown assembly member Felix Rivera and Alexis Johnson, the housing and homelessness coordinator for the Bronson administration.

Aired: 05/04/23
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