Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

Asked by KTVZ

553 Votes

Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

33%

Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33%

Yes, there needs to be one!

I think we need a designated location for the homeless to live. Homelessness is increasing in the city, we need to provide them a place to live.

I think we need a designated location for the homeless to live. Homelessness is increasing in the city, we need to provide them a place to live. Show Less

3 Comments

Brenda Coyle

Everyone deserves to have a place to live. A set location could create a sense of community amongst people who are homeless. A location near a bus line will help with transportation to/from jobs.

Oneribshy

You bet, even the Homeless need a place to go for awhile. BUT, there has to be guidelines. They can't just run wild like animals. Truly deserving people must be held accountable. In turn be given the tools and a way out through support. I'm a homeowner and I would help where I can.

George Robirts

Because homelessness will never completely go away. There will always be some person or family in crises . The old KOA is the ideal site as water , sewer, and electri is fairly accessible.

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

I think some neighborhoods might suffer as a result. Some don't have the resources and the quality of life might be affected.

I think some neighborhoods might suffer as a result. Some don't have the resources and the quality of life might be affected. Show Less

8 Comments

Frank

A better location would be on the west side. The convenience of services near there was apparently why the college was located there. Near Phil’s trail or NW Crossing would be perfect.

Philip Clark

Because people will come from other places/states when word gets around that they can live for free. Other cities have tried this same plan and it's been a disaster!!

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Needs to be outside the urban areas, probably East of Bend is the most fitting!

Neil Mackey

Siting a "temporary" homeless camp of this size, near two public schools and a park is NOT a good idea. What business in their right mind would look at property in Juniper Ridge with this nearby?

John Philo

No. Enabling drug addicts and the alcohol adducted to live on our streets and neighborhoods is criminal. They need to be housed in a treatment facility.

Ben Hargis

Keep the scum out don't invite it.

k san

I agree with locating them outside urban areas.

Nancy

Move them outside the city limits. Use abandoned buildings or have inmates build temp structures. They need shelter, but they don't need to be near residential homes, parks, or schools.