"This site will act as triage placement, and then they'll be transported to the new sites," Housing Director Erik Soliván said at last night's community meeting.
"It's not like the status quo out there is that things are great in the park. It's full of trash. There's drug dealing. So the idea is we should be able to really move the needle in terms of restoring (Watson Park) to public access..." Mayor Matt Mahan stated.
The site will have 24/7 security and serve as a navigation center, where participants will be given three daily meals, access to shower facilities, and supportive services.
Residents have raised concerns about the site's proximity to Empire Gardens Elementary School and Watson Park, fearing increased crime and drug dealing in their neighborhood.
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