INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The city government of Indianapolis is shutting down a homeless encampment in Fountain Square, effective Aug. 11, due to growing concerns from nearby homeowners.
The Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety has posted a letter near the encampment, announcing the permanent closure of the area to camping. The letter states that any items found in the area after the closure date will be removed and discarded.
Earlier this week, homeowners near the site expressed their concerns about the growing encampment, as WISH-TV reported on Tuesday.
The letter did not detail specific reasons for the closure. The number of people affected also was not been mentioned, nor have future plans for the site after the closure been discussed.
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