The ink is dry on the purchase of an old Anchorage hotel that’s been converted into a workforce housing complex. With more than 130 rooms available, the aim of the Guest House is to help homeless people transition into more permanent housing.
September 23, 2022
The Guest House purchase is part of a large, multi-tiered approach to addressing homelessness and housing shortages in Anchorage. The plan was put forward through a partnership between public and private entities, as well as Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration and the Assembly. While the facilitated negotiation process fell through in June, parts of the plan are coming together.
First Presbyterian owns the building, but day-to-day operations are handled by MASH LLC, a homeless services nonprofit headed by former U.S. Senator Mark Begich. “The lowered barrier is really in terms of security deposit, which is not really in the picture, and the lower rent,” Schultz said. “So it’s affordable to someone who’s trying to get their feet on the ground under them.”
Schultz says he’s heard many derogatory comments about the homeless in recent years, often containing blame or indifference. He doesn’t see that as productive, and is reassured by efforts made by the city, Assembly and community partners to stand up projects like the Guest House.
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