The Nashville Homeless Power Project renewed its call for more housing Tuesday night. The homeless advocacy group rallied in front of the courthouse before the start of the Metro Council meeting. They’re asking for 200 additional units. There are 84 homeless housing units now.

Kay Rowe used to be homeless, but now volunteers for the Power Project. She says more housing could make big difference in Nashville.

“We need to get, not just the chronic homeless, but just the homeless period off the streets. It’s dangerous to live out here. And people don’t ever stop to realize how dangerous it can be.”

The 200 units are estimated to cost $7 million. Part of that will go toward counseling, job training, health care and other services to help chronically homeless individuals maintain their housing.

Mayor Karl Dean repeated his desire to work with the homeless advocacy group to get the additional units funded.