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Helping homeless put down stakes in Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community

Vancouver clears unauthorized campers ahead of opening of inaugural site

By Lauren Ellenbecker, Columbian staff writer
Published: December 1, 2021, 6:03am
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Residents clear out their belongings from a homeless encampment in the North Image neighborhood Monday afternoon to comply with Vancouver's camping ordinance. According to the rule, there can't be unrestricted camping within 1,200 feet of Safe Stay Communities.
Residents clear out their belongings from a homeless encampment in the North Image neighborhood Monday afternoon to comply with Vancouver's camping ordinance. According to the rule, there can't be unrestricted camping within 1,200 feet of Safe Stay Communities. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

City staff began clearing unsanctioned tents on Northeast 51st Circle on Monday in preparation for Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community, which is set to open Dec. 23.

Unregulated tents in the cul-de-sac, which hosted about 35 occupants, were removed to comply with the city’s camping ordinance, which prohibits camping within 1,000 feet of the supportive site.

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