San Jose expands temporary housing with 5 motels for homeless residents

SAN JOSE, Calif. The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a plan Tuesday to add five more motels for temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.

However, some residents said they were not given enough notice and lack sufficient information to support the plan. Altogether, these motels will add 251 units to the city’s inventory for the unhoused.

Not a permanent solution

What they’re saying:

The city says these motels will be used to connect the unhoused to services and permanent housing and will not be for long-term residents.

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