Asteri Ithaca and county homelessness response
Tompkins County
Summary
A resident proposed the county buy the embattled Asteri Ithaca building and convert it into shelter and transitional housing. Chair Brooks noted the mayor cited a $186 million eminent domain figure and said the purchase isn't feasible now, but a housing presentation is planned for July.
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The mayor's cited eminent domain figure of $186 million makes acquisition likely out of reach for now.
If ever pursued, vulnerable residents and people experiencing homelessness would gain shelter and transitional housing in a transit-accessible downtown location.
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