Politics & Government
Fremont Considers New Solution For Homeless
About 50 percent of Fremont's unsheltered homeless population live in recreational vehicles or cars, and the City plans to provide amenities
FREMONT, CA — Fremont city staff members will propose a plan to create safe living spaces for homeless people during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
The Safe Parking Strategy will provide people who live in their vehicles with a designated
place to park and allow them access to amenities such as restrooms and waste collection.
About 50% of Fremont's unsheltered homeless population live in recreational vehicles or cars.
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Fremont has 608 homeless persons as of 2019, the last year for which data is available. That's the third-highest homeless population in Alameda County.
Other cities that have implemented a Safe Parking Strategy include Mountain View, East Palo Alto, and Union City.
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The city council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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