Posted May 16, 2023, 5:30 PM
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It's Hammer Time
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 20,353
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I know in California, they've turned public parking lots into a homeless shelters for those that live in their cars. I'm willing to bet there are more people in Hamilton sleeping in their cars than in tents. This morning (7am) I saw one guy still sleeping in the driver's seat parked in Westdale. I feel sorry for these folks because they have a car, probably doing uber eats/skip the dishes, etc., to make extra money, but it just isn't enough to pay the rent and live.
I would like to see shelters for those living in their cars. They are less likely to be on drugs or have mental health issues; they are just struggling in this economy.
The parking lot in California for example is fenced off, with a security guard monitoring the site and the front entrance. A common area for people to eat is inside the parking lot, and bathrooms with showers are provided. I believe at 9 am, everyone has to leave the parking lot and is allowed to return at 7 pm.
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