As Northside encampment is cleared, residents feel ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Walter Anderson II has been unhoused for around 10 years, but has lived on the Northside for decades.

On Thursday, Aug. 13, Anderson could be seen helping friends pack their belongings during a mandated “removal” of an encampment on North Edwards Street.

“It’s hell,” Anderson said. “I wouldn’t wish this on no one.”…

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