As pointed out on Stephen Quinn's CBC show yesterday afternoon, the discussion so far resembles that surrounding the construction of the dual diagnosis treatment centre at 37th/Fraser ten years ago. Excessive public outrage? Plenty. Impact? Nil.
Similarly, I was initially sceptical about the conversion of the Biltmore Hotel to transitional housing but this is seemingly working out.
The key is the provision of support services and the screening of potential residents to avoid future negative impacts.