Cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, are intensifying efforts to clear homeless encampments due to the soaring number of homeless people. Advocates argue that the solution lies in providing more housing rather than conducting sweeps. California is allocating nearly $300 million in additional grant money to clear encampments near state and interstate highways and offer housing options. Meanwhile, a proposal in San Francisco aims to expand a program to relocate homeless individuals out of the city. In Reno, Nevada, a massive tent city has seen a significant reduction in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals since 2021, serving as a potential model for other cities to provide a safe place for homeless individuals to sleep and transition off the streets.
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'Since 2021, the number of homeless living on the street in Reno has plummeted 58%. The drop is striking when compared with many other Western cities which have seen their unsheltered homeless populations grow or stagnate since the pandemic.' https://t.co/hA3kcCYsn9
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California is making nearly $300 million in additional grant money available for local governments to clear homeless encampments, with a focus on areas near state and interstate highways, and provide housing options for people who are impacted. https://t.co/nfCWdgNNjp
Cities across the U.S. are increasing sweeps on tent encampments as the number of homeless people grows. Homeless people and their advocates say sweeps are cruel and costly, and there aren’t enough homes or beds for everyone. https://t.co/kpuFonzeyi
Attempts to clear encampments increased in cities from Los Angeles to New York as public pressure grew to address what some residents say are dangerous and unsanitary living conditions. https://t.co/boekQuRamS
More U.S. cities are cracking down on clearing tent encampments as homelessness soars. Advocates say the answer is more housing — not sweeps. https://t.co/W53CyMZ6ly
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