Last month, Rachel Gordon from the Department of Public Works explained the City hoped to begin work in September on erecting a fence at the McCoppin Hub. I define it as an anti-homeless fence, which Gordon and many neighbors dispute is such.
I was in touch with Gordon last week about this barrier. Here's the latest news about the project:
"I would not characterize the fence as anti-homeless; it is targeting anti-neighborhood behavior, such as open drug use, loud partying at night and vandalism. The project is out to bid. Completion is expected early next year, though a temporary fence during construction will be going up during construction. And the Pit Stop is good at the new site; it was nearer the skate park and not getting much usage."
We'll see when the fence eventually goes up. As far I know, no homeless advocacy groups are actively working to stop this project which is in progressive Supervisor Jane Kim's district.
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