Chrystal Wilson

I write about housing, homelessness & the human stories behind policy.

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Chrystal Wilson

Chrystal Wilson

@kayakchk

I write about housing, homelessness & the human stories behind policy.

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Chrystal Wilson Jun 5

When It’s Dark, We’ll Look for Stars

Chrystal Wilson Mar 28

I haven’t written for a little while, mostly because my level of frustration would have resulted in some pretty serious rage typing that probably would have gotten me into hot water. So instead, I took a step back. I paused, I reflected, and I tried to focus on the bigger picture rather than the individual moments that were making me ang…

When Snow Falls, Accessibility Disappears

Chrystal Wilson Mar 6

Winter accessibility isn’t just about convenience, for some people it’s a matter of safety and survival. After navigating with two wheelchair users forced into the street because sidewalks were impassable, I wrote about how winter maintenance impacts who can move through our city and who can’t. With City Council looking at windrow clearing to address this, it's essential to consider the needs of all community members.