Neighbors organizing against sanctioned encampment moving into neighborhood

As the city of Tucson is laying the groundwork for STAR Village—the city’s first safe outdoor sleep area or city-sanctioned encampment—some neighbors are organizing in opposition.

Tucson leaders announced plans for STAR village on Aug. 22, saying first residents of the transitional tent city are expected to move in on Oct. 1.

That conference was the first time many neighbors living just blocks from the city-owned site learned of it’s existence…

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