ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Homelessness in Ithaca remains a top focus for leaders at City Hall.

City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff tells WHCU the creation of a low barrier homeless shelter would be a step in the right direction.

City officials are also looking at another idea.

In the next few weeks, Mohlenhoff says the city will begin accepting applications for a new homeless encampment coordinator.