Mayor's office said 'O Lot' has capacity to hold 400 tents.
SAN DIEGO — Mayor Todd Gloria announced the"O Lot" safe sleeping site will open on Saturday, October 21 with the capacity to shelter up to 800 unhoused individuals.
"This is the city's latest major step in our efforts to address homelessness in San Diego," said Mayor Gloria during a news conference.Rows and rows of red"Eskimo" tents sat on 3-inch platforms across the property. The city says the insulated tents will keep people cool in the hot weather and warm in the cold weather. The city said meals will be provided, laundry, and showers, as well as services to help unhoused people get back on their feet.
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