A Seattle housing facility has big dreams for residents. But the path forward can be tumultuous
Supportive housing facilities can be a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness, and those searching for mental health services.
Residents usually get their own private studio apartments, and they have access to on-site staff who can connect them with the types of care they need.
RELATED: Seattle's Hobson Place offers a fresh start after homelessness. For some, it's a brutal journey
Last year, the Downtown Emergency Service Center, a nonprofit based in Seattle, opened Hobson Place. It’s a supportive housing building with 177 units and a clinic for residents.
But some residents and staff at the facility have faced a tumultuous first year.
KUOW reporter Amy Radil caught up with Soundside's Libby Denkmann to talk about the impacted residents and their families.
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Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington, and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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Amy Radil
Reporter
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW covering politics, government and law enforcement, along with the occasional arts story.
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Noel Gasca
Producer, Soundside
Noel is a producer for KUOW’s midday show Soundside. Prior to joining Soundside, Noel worked as an online editor/producer with KUOW’s web team. She’s also a proud graduate of KUOW’s RadioActive program.
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