I fear that the crime and disorder that we find in encampments will soon migrate to previously peaceful and safe neighbourhoods throughout Victoria.
“We are in a homelessness crisis … Therefore, it is recommended that … the City immediately amend its zoning regulations to permit social service centre use throughout Victoria …”
The most radical change proposed by the mayor is to disallow community or neighbourhood input to “social service centre” zoning amendments. At a community meeting held on July 9, with Alto and SOLID management, it was confirmed that illicit drug use would be permitted at this site but SOLID staff would not provide drugs.
These zoning amendments were to facilitate fast-tracking for new sites as an interim process until the OCP update is completed. This year, I asked city staff how the number of people sheltering in parks compared with the number in March of last year. The number had risen by 43%.
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