In an effort to clear the largest homeless encampment in the South Bay, San Jose city leaders announced plans to open what the city is calling its first Safe Sleeping Site next week at Watson Park.
The site, also known as the Taylor Street Navigation Hub, will feature 56 tents, including eight that meet ADA standards. City officials said it’s designed to serve as a temporary stop for unsheltered adults, many of them currently living at Columbus Park.
“This site will act as a navigation center, a first stop, a safe place to stabilize, access services, and be moved up to the next step in one of our interim housing sites,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said…