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FOX8 WGHP · March 19, 2026

Greensboro Steps Back From Pallet Homes — And Asks What's Next

Greensboro city officials have announced they will discontinue using pallet homes as a summer homeless housing solution. Community Safety Director Latisha McNeil outlined a new plan targeting the root causes of housing instability — including helping families in their cars access apartments and providing the highest-need individuals with leased units and intensive support. Of 150 people sheltered under the prior program, only 17 reached permanent housing. The new approach is projected to save the city over $200,000 annually.

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WRAL News · March 21, 2026

Greensboro Proposes Ending the Doorway Project, Expanding Permanent Housing

Greensboro officials have proposed ending the Doorway Project — the city’s temporary pallet home shelter program — in favor of pursuing long-term stability and permanent housing solutions. The proposal includes establishing two cooling and overnight shelter sites to prevent heat-related deaths and reduce loitering, helping 10 families living in vehicles transition into apartments, and providing 20 individuals with direct housing support. The plan still requires city council approval.

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