Iveson said said the city-run centre will be operated "as a low-barrier, 24/7 accommodation space, with day programming and meal service space."

Councillor Michael Walters has requested detailed costs for Edmonton to go it alone on housing, without the help of the province, because he's fed up with a lack of action from the Alberta government.

City council will review a new plan to help with homelessness on Dec. 4. The idea is to create a safe place to keep the homeless that is more than a shelter, but something that is temporary until they can get into a place they can call their own.