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Originally Posted by downtownpdx
I've heard Wapato is pretty successful, because the people are far away from the Old Town scene in a more serene, peaceful environment. Anyone can check in, and after like 2 weeks they have a choice, either stay long term and go through drug treatment or leave. I know there are services that help people in Old Town but can that neighborhood really handle more? If we turned the post office into a giant shelter then I would love to see a camping ban in tandem. At some point we have to get that under control, especially considering there is sufficient shelter space coming up with these safe rest villages soon. Portland now spends more per capita on homeless services than anywhere in the nation with the tax we passed 2 years ago, which I want to be proud of. Hopefully we'll see real results.
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I agree with you, that were the post office and the six City tent city sites set up, Portland could likely meet the requirements of the 2018 federal court case (
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_v._Boise) that is in effect in the western states. Portland could legally clear the sidewalks, ODOT freeway areas, underpasses, parks, etc. because the community will have provided adequate beds for all of the homeless folks in our fair city.