“Martin v. Boise and Grants Pass v. Johnson have prevented cities from punishing people for sleeping in public spaces when they have nowhere else to go.”
“Martin v. Boise and Grants Pass v. Johnson have prevented cities from punishing people for sleeping in public spaces when they have nowhere else to go.”
Yet, the articles you linked above cite not having your pets as an exact reason people don’t go and as something that the city could address.
They also mention, as you quoted, that shelters aren’t good places for people with mental illnesses or who are neurodivergent. This may not be a technical barrier for entry on the part of the shelter, but it’s definitely a barrier for people who are sensitive to stimulation or who have severe trauma.