Kirkland has officially opened Sheila Stanton Place, a new supportive housing facility for people coming out of homelessness, after months of debate and emotional community meetings. The building, a former hotel now run by Plymouth Housing, is part of King County’s Health Through Housing program and has already welcomed its first residents. Local leaders say the site will offer stable housing along with services like case management, health care, substance‑use treatment, and job support. They believe the project will improve lives and help reduce long‑term homelessness in the region. The opening comes after strong concerns from nearby neighbors, who worried about safety, drug use, and the impact on local schools and businesses. Plymouth Housing says it is committed to staying closely connected with the community, holding regular meetings, and honoring agreements made with the city. City leaders also said they worked with residents throughout the planning process and are confident the facility will succeed. County data shows that people in similar programs have fewer emergency room visits and jail bookings, and most remain housed, which supporters say is key to addressing the homelessness crisis.