As Phoenix city officials face a deadline to clear out a homeless encampment known as 'The Zone,' businessowners in the area say they now have a sense of optimism for the future.
The clock is ticking on the largest homeless encampment in Phoenix, following a judge's ruling on an area near Downtown Phoenix known as "The Zone."
Among other things, the judge wrote, in his ruling, that Phoeni city officials were "singularly focused on addressing and providing for the needs of homeless individuals occupying The Zone, without equal regard for the City’s constituent property owners, business owners, employers and their employees."
Joe Faillace is the owner of the Old Station Sub Shop, which sits on the outskirts of The Zone. He says the judge's ruling is a victory for his 38-year-old business. Faillace is hoping business will pick up again, once the city clears out the area. The same goes for Gallery 119 owner Joel Coplin.Coplin closed his art gallery three years ago, because of homeless encampments right outside his home and business.
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