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A wealthy neighborhood in San Jose
"The Jungle", a 75-acre homeless encampment just miles away. Multiple attempts to evacuate "The Jungle" have been made over the past decade
TWO SAN JOSES
TWO SAN JOSES
The Silicon Valley is regarded as a major technology hub. Home of the headquarters of many major tech companies, Silicon Valley is known as a place of innovation and wealth. Unfortunately, that is a distant truth for an inexcusable percent of the community. Over 10,000 unhoused individuals exist in the backdrop of the Valley's splendor.
WHAT IS OPPORTUNITY HOUSING?
WHAT IS OPPORTUNITY HOUSING?
"Opportunity Housing is the City of San Jose's term for enabling multi-unit housing on properties with a Residential Neighborhood General Plan land use designation, which generally covers single-family neighborhoods." (sanjoseca.gov)
THE ISSUE WITH SHELTERS
THE ISSUE WITH SHELTERS
Homeless shelters are not always the obvious choice. Some do not accept individuals with pets or children, while others have rigid curfews that interfere with working hours. Many are also poorly maintained and unsafe - making sleeping on the streets a comparatively better option.
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