The recent Miami-Dade County Homeless Census highlighted notable changes in homelessness within Miami and Miami Beach. Both cities have seen declines in their street homeless populations, yet challenges persist in addressing the broader issue across the county.
FULL STORY: Street homelessness is up in Miami-Dade, despite state’s public sleeping ban
Here are the highlights:
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- There were 1,068 people counted on the streets during the August Homeless Census. That represents a 6% increase from last year, despite a state law banning public sleeping.
- Overall homelessness, including those in shelters, decreased by 7% to 3,570…