VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The city of Vancouver, Washington is preparing to set up campsites for unsheltered people. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that’s the first time such an effort has been undertaken in the city. A plan unveiled this week would create at least one organized camp somewhere in the city limits by September, with a capacity for between 20 and 40 campers. City staff plans to have up to three such areas operating by December. Vancouver City Council on Monday seemed to unanimously support the plan, but no official action was taken. Where the proposed camps would go remains unclear. City officials say they plan a blitz of public outreach before the plans take shape.
Vancouver to create camp for unsheltered for first time
