Meredith Hackler joined WRTV as a Multi-Media Journalist and Reporter in February of 2022.
INDIANAPOLIS — Two homeowners that live in the Fountain Square area of Indianapolis are pleading with the city to help them.Thomas Gormley purchased his home in May 2023. In September, he learned the low barrier homeless shelter will be built right across the ally way of his home.
He often cleans up the sidewalks and bridge down the street from his home, which is a frequent hang out for the unhoused. He says he has even given some work before, however he says he was blind-sided when the city announced the shelter would be across the street from his properties. WRTV’s Meredith Hackler reached out the city of Indianapolis to voice the homeowners' concerns. They did not grant an on-camera interview but they did answer a list of questions that were sent they are as follow.
We appreciate the questions and concerns nearby neighbors may have, which is why there has been ongoing, extensive community outreach which includes regular meetings organized alongside community partners like Southeast Neighborhood Development . SEND is also convening more regular meetings with a broader group of community stakeholders with the first meeting last month on June 13 and the next meeting scheduled on September 12.
The City is exploring all avenues to address the concerns of nearby property owners; however, the City must work within the project budget. The City is evaluating available resources to respond to the requests being made. City leadership has engaged directly with this property owner to explore options.
Pending grant funding from the State, the shelter is proposed to break ground in fall 2024 and be operational by fall / winter 2026.
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