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Mission-rich construction projects frame new solutions around homelessness, leave lasting impact on student builders
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he clouds were gray, the rain was cold and the wind was strong. Spring was roaring in like a lion on the mid-April day as precipitation turned the dirt into mud where the future site of The Cottages by Siena Francis would sit. As dignitaries, community organizations, partners and donors wedged chrome-plated shovels into the soft earth near 16th and Charles streets, the environment outside the tent used to host the groundbreaking event underscored the importance of reliable shelter.