Published on March 17, 2026
Tompkins County proposes new construction of a 21,000 square feet emergency shelter serving adults who are homeless, with a particular focus on those facing significant barriers to accessing traditional shelters due to factors such as substance use, mental health issues, or past trauma. The proposed shelter will be located at 227 Cherry Street in Ithaca, the current site of the Code Blue shelter.
The shelter project development team, including consultant, architect, and operator, presented conceptual design updates at the March 3rd Health and Human Services Committee.
Check out the brand-new project web page, featuring: