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FORT SMITH -- City directors have again delayed the rezoning for Next Step Homeless Services to construct a homeless shelter community downtown in order to gather feedback from the community.
Next Step Homeless Services has proposed closing its emergency day shelter in order to create private, non-congregate housing at 1400 S. U St. property.
Next Step Homeless Services has proposed closing its emergency day shelter in order to create private, non-congregate housing at 1400 S. U St. property.
Fort Smith board of directors held a study session to discuss an appeal presented by Next Step Homeless Services to relocate out of the downtown area.
FORT SMITH --After hearing extensive feedback from the community Tuesday, the city directors decided to table an item regarding rezoning 1400 S. U St. from commercial heavy to a planned zoning district, which would allow for construction of a day room for Next Step Homeless Services.