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Parking lots, "which are just concrete and asphalt, can be turned into spaces that help people on their path to stability," said Matthew Tecle, Safe Parking LA's executive director.If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love LAist’s early childhood newsletter. Every two weeks, you’ll receive top reads and resources on issues affecting families with kids ages 0–5.Since 2017, Safe Parking L.A. has provided unhoused Angelenos with a place to park their cars overnight.
Matthew Tecle, Safe Parking L.A.’s executive director, underscored that most of the participants are experiencing homelessness for the first time. “Sleeping in their cars is often the first and best option for shelter,” he added.During hot weather, Safe Parking L.A. does check-ins with participants — especially vulnerable populations like seniors, children, and those with chronic health conditions — to make sure they are not dehydrated or struggling to breathe.
The iconic Skid Row building went from the true crime spotlight to homeless housing. But some residents wonder if they were better off before moving in.Why homelessness has more than doubled in LA County’s once-affordable northern desertThe decision means more than 100 tenants will get to stay in a West L.A. high rise. It could also have long-term affects on renters across California.Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids.
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