By Crystal Sanchez
In cities across America, a complex web of camping and vehicle residency restrictions intended to address homelessness is creating unexpected ripple effects throughout communities. These policies, while aimed at addressing visible homelessness, are increasingly affecting both housed and unhoused residents, raising questions about their effectiveness and fairness.
A Tale of Two Campgrounds
Recent court decisions have made it easier for communities nationwide to fine, ticket, or arrest people living outdoors, creating a stark contrast in how our society treats different forms of outdoor living. While recreational camping is protected and encouraged in designated areas, many cities have enacted strict anti-camping ordinances that ban sleeping, sitting, or lying on public property.…