Tag Archives: Homelessness

City’s approach to homelessness ranges from mental health services to annoying music

March 1, 2020
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A public space in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, FL (est. pop. 111,389), stands as a centerpiece of the city’s redevelopment. The manicured lawn offers views of the Intracoastal Waterway and glimpses of the mansions of Palm Beach. An indoor pavilion hosts weddings and other events. The park also attracts homeless people. To…To read more — login/subscribe

 

City not allowed to cite homeless for sleeping on streets

March 1, 2020
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After the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a lower court’s ruling, Boise, ID (est. pop. 228,807), can’t bring misdemeanor charges against people who sleep on the streets if they have nowhere else to go. The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the constitutional issues raised by Martin v. City of Boise is the latest development…To read more — login/subscribe