Longtime residents say they support the mission of helping people in need but questions how the project is classified under city code, and what this could mean for neighborhood safety.

About a dozen West Boise neighbors gathered in protest Saturday morning, voicing opposition to parts of a Mountain View Church of the Brethren’s proposal to build affordable housing aimed at keeping men facing homelessness off the streets. This, ahead of Monday's public meeting with Boise's Planning and Zoning Commission that will address the project.