Wilmington faces rising homelessness as advocates call for solutions under new leadership

Delaware Journalism Collaborative

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Spotlight Delaware

Homelessness is a persistent issue in Delaware, including in its largest city Wilmington.

Wilmington continues to grapple with a rising unhoused population, exacerbated by a lack of resources and affordable housing, and advocates say new Mayor John Carney faces a steep challenge in solving the crisis.

Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon recently spoke with Stephen Metraux – Director of the Center for Community Research and Service and Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Delaware – about how Wilmington can address homelessness under new leadership.