In an effort to address Albuquerque's homeless problem while working to help that population, city leaders are now considering the idea of establishing a city-run homeless camp for those who don't want to be placed in a home.
Albuquerque, like many large cities across the country, has seen a rise in the number of homeless people, and city officials are trying to figure out the best way to fix it, KOB 4 reported.
Mayor Tim Keller believes the idea of a homeless camp managed by the city could be a possible solution. If the city decides to move forward with the idea, the camp would be set up in lots with easy access to other resources, including a food kitchen. Other major cities have either already implemented this idea or are considering it, according to KOB 4.
"Even though we are putting $40 million into housing every year, we still have a waiting list, and we still have people who aren't willing to get into those other places and we need to come up with an answer for some of them. Maybe this is an option we should explore," City Councilor Pat Davis told KOB 4.
Davis told KOB 4 the goal of the city-run camp would be to direct the homeless to a structured location to reduce the disruptions in other areas, such as parks, where they are known to camp out.
