Chelsea shelter plans move forward

A controversial proposed Chelsea homeless shelter is forging ahead, despite heavy opposition from neighborhood advocacy groups, according to DNAinfo. The shelter, which would house upward of 328 individuals at 127 West 25th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, hasn’t yet received its city contract, but the Bowery Residents Committee, which is developing the facility, said it plans to move forward. The proposed shelter, which has garnered modest support from Community Board 4, has faced vociferous opposition from neighborhood group Chelsea Flatiron Coalition, which says the facility is too large and would pose safety issues for residents. Representatives from the Bowery group said they hope to unveil the facility in April. [DNAinfo]