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"California's $24 Billion Homelessness Spending Lacks Accountability and Effectiveness, Audit Reveals"
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Clearing West Loop Homeless Camp: Addressing Crime and Cleaning Viaducts in Chicago
Crews were seen removing tents and cleaning up a homeless encampment in the West Loop area of Chicago after a recent increase in violence, including a deadly shooting. The cleanup involves power-washing and graffiti removal, with city officials providing assistance to those being forced to move. However, concerns remain about the long-term solutions for the homeless population in the area.
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Homeless Crisis: Bulldozed Encampments and Clearing Out in Chico and New Haven
The city of Chico, California, will continue to follow the protocols of the Warren v. Chico settlement agreement until January 2027, even after clearing the south side of Depot Park. City outreach and engagement teams will assess new camps, ensure sufficient shelter space, and obtain approval from the plaintiffs who sued for the clearout plans. The city plans to issue seven-day notices to the remaining individuals at Depot Park on August 21.
Rising Homelessness Crisis in England: Record Highs and Hidden Realities
The measure of homelessness in England has reached a 25-year high, according to recent statistics.
Court Rulings Challenge Cities' Ability to Remove Homeless from Public Spaces
The 9th Circuit Court, the most powerful federal appeals court in the western United States, has ruled that cities and towns cannot force homeless individuals off the streets unless they provide adequate shelter for them. This decision has been a point of contention for cities across the west coast, including Los Angeles, where a shortage of shelters has led to the acceptance of encampments. The court's ruling highlights deep political divisions and the influence of former President Donald Trump's judicial appointments. Some believe the ruling will provide relief for the unhoused and reduce harassment, while others argue that it exacerbates the homelessness crisis.
Portland's 'Safe Rest Village' program plagued by organized crime and drug use.
A Portland resident has criticized the city's "Safe Rest Village" program for the homeless, citing an increase in public drug dealing and loud noises late at night. The program provides the homeless with a place to stay, toilets, laundry, showers, and more. Urban Alchemy, a California-based nonprofit, manages the program in Portland. Some residents living next to the Safe Rest Village have complained about people doing drugs on their property, stealing their water, and hearing fights and screams nearby. The resident argues that the state is profiting from people's suffering and that the program fails to address the root of the problems. Urban Alchemy has responded by adding more practitioners per shift to provide safety and service monitoring.
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Portland Secures New Sites for Multi-Million Dollar Homeless and Asylum Seeker Shelters
Portland community leaders are set to discuss plans for a new multi-million dollar homeless shelter on Riverside Street, following the closure of the Oxford Street Shelter. The new shelter will provide 200 beds and will be located in a former nursing home. Community leaders have expressed their support for the new location, which they hope will provide a more stable and permanent solution for the city's homeless population.
San Diego's Controversial Homeless Housing Plan: A Costly Failure?
A San Diego business owner and CEO, Kate Monroe, has criticized the city's plan to buy four hotels to house homeless people, calling it a "huge failure" that won't address the root of the problem. The San Diego Housing Commission plans to spend nearly $158 million to house more than 400 homeless individuals, with a per-unit cost of nearly $400,000. Monroe argues that the "housing first" approach will only work for a small segment of the homeless population and won't address addiction or mental illness. She also criticizes the system of continually providing more funds to homeless programs without effectively changing anything.
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Portland Considers Sleeping Pods for Homeless Camps Amidst Crisis.
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek is proposing the use of pods instead of tents at Portland's sanctioned homeless camping sites. The pods would be made of wood or metal and would provide more stability and security than tents. Kotek believes that the use of pods would be a more dignified and humane solution for the homeless population in Portland.
Montavilla residents voice concerns over alternative homeless shelters in Portland
Montavilla residents expressed concerns about the proposed safe parking site for unhoused Portlanders in their neighborhood, citing issues with safety and cleanliness. Some residents fear that the site could attract drug dealers and increase litter and needles on the streets. The town hall meeting allowed residents to submit questions to Mayor Ted Wheeler about homelessness and safety in Portland.