This week on In Focus, Albany Auditor Sam Fein discusses benefits of the tiny home housing model for the unhoused.
Fein emphasizes the importance of private space and wrap-around services like mental health and substance use treatment. He notes the challenges of transitioning to permanent housing due to high housing costs and shortages.
Fein shares how Albany is in the early stages of planning, involving various stakeholders and exploring funding and operational models. Fein also highlights the need for comprehensive support to address both the human and quality-of-life aspects of homelessness. He believes the response from the homeless population will be positive, though not universal, and stresses the importance of community collaboration and tailored solutions.
You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.