Where are you from originally? Asheville. I’ve seen a lot change. Not much good change.

How long have you been out here on the street? Four years.

Do you have family looking out for you? No, after my father died, it was done.

What do you want people in the community to know about you? I need a home. There is no affordable housing here.

Have you been looking for housing recently? Yeah, I’m glad they opened the house office. They told me I owe 72 dollars to get back on the list.

How long is the waiting list? Two years. I’m trying to build a little business. Window washing and leaf blowing. I talked to the hotel down there, and the new place that’s opening up where Chai Pani was. They are good people, they are good to me. I have this whole block and area.