The Bay

San José Plans to Build More Temporary Housing Sites. But Housed Neighbors Are Pushing Back

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San José Mayor Matt Mahan has been pushing to build more emergency interim housing as a cost-effective approach to get unhoused residents off the streets more quickly. It’s intended to be a temporary step toward more permanent housing.

But one big roadblock to building it? Local housed residents, who say they want to see solutions to homelessness...just not in their own backyards.

Guest: Guy Marzorati, politics and government correspondent for KQED

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  • The Bay Survey
  • Emergency Calls, Complaints Are Down Near San José's Temporary Housing Sites. So Why Are They Still So Politically Risky?


    • This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Jehlen Herdman, edited by Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra.

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