Chan Kaajal Park offers a tranquil retreat in the Mission district, contrasting sharply with the more chaotic 16th Street Plaza nearby. Local resident Jonathan Rowe, who found stability after years of homelessness, appreciates the park's peace and its family-friendly atmosphere. With increased law enforcement, he feels it's safer for children, despite some lingering issues of homelessness in the area. Rowe's own journey reflects the positive impact of housing programs post-COVID, allowing him to regain stability and hope for the future, including aspirations of owning land in Colorado.
Rowe has lived in the Mission for about a year and a half. In Chan Kaajal feels peaceful, he said, like "day and night" compared to the 16th Street Plaza.
Housing programs that ramped up after the COVID-19 outbreak helped him get off the streets—and gave him the stability to get clean.
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