Residents and business owners are taking back their streets from the homeless. They have placed one-ton concrete blocks around their neighborhoods and businesses in an effort to stop the homeless from moving back in and wreaking havoc.
The concrete blocks prevent broken-down RVs and tents from occupying the space. They’re being placed, mostly, anonymously. While Mayor Bruce Harrell has engaged in more targeted encampments, the action has been too slow and there are no consequences for the homeless who just move a block or two away from the sweep — often with the help of activists. Many of the homeless bring crime, drug use, and garbage, making ugly concrete
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