Phoenix Begins Clearing Homeless Encampment 'The Zone' Block by Block

Phoenix has started dismantling a homeless encampment known as "the Zone" block by block, following a court order to clear the area by mid-July. The city is offering to store people's belongings for free and is working with residents and homeless services groups to move people off the sidewalks and into shelter. However, finding enough beds and housing for everyone is a challenge, and some people worry they will end up sleeping in remote corners of the city. Critics say clearing the Zone will not resolve the root causes of homelessness, such as high rents and lack of mental health services and substance abuse treatment.