Mayor Keith Wilson was elected in November with a pledge to end homeless camping on Portland’s streets within one year. On Wednesday, he explained to regional leaders just how he wants to accomplish that goal.
  • Drusas@fedia.io
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    13 days ago

    the plan centers on investing in nighttime-only shelters to relocate people sleeping outside

    That does not end unsheltered homelessness.

    • jordanlund@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
      61·
      13 days ago

      True, but it’s a first step… Although at $28 million for 3,000 beds, that comes out to be $9,333.33 per bed? Seems awfully expensive for what they’re trying to do.

      • Drusas@fedia.io
        3·
        12 days ago

        We do have to consider that they have secondary expenses, such as security, housekeeping, etc. But that does seem to be excessive.