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San Jose had one of sorts, iirc it was destroyed because it was a hotbed of assaults, drugs, rapes, and pollution (illegal fires and dumping).
by googlemike 8y ago
San Jose had one of sorts, iirc it was destroyed because it was a hotbed of assaults, drugs, rapes, and pollution (illegal fires and dumping).
- masonic 8y ago"The Jungle". Over 618 tons of trash (not counting hazardous waste) were removed upon its closure. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-silicon-valley-homeless-20141204-story.html http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-silicon-valley...
- prawn 8y agoHow coordinated was it though? I also think part of the solution is to provide something more appealing to the mentally ill homeless and the lifestyle-homeless. There is a lot of space an hour or two from most major cities that could be used in a project like this. Something of a commune, heavily staffed with mental health professionals and with very attentive services (medical, cleaning, garbage). Encourage the more willing to undertake/share those roles. Make it feel somewhat self-organised and free. Run a very loose "street school" - open-air where possible, 1-2 hours a day, variety of interesting topics. (I'm surprised they don't try doing that in SF.)