Theoretical Backdrop for Community Planning To Deal with Homelessness in Broward CountyCommtmity PlanningBackdropHomelessnessThe conditions of homeless persons in society result in a tremendous cost to the public sector in financial terms. The state of Florida has done a study on these costs. The...
However, Broward County said it is still looking at pallets and an undetermined location as a solution. Rebecca doesn't see that as an option if she's forced out of tent city. "I have nothing but these woods and animals I've been with these people for years" she said. More fr...
She also left the hospital without a room to rent, only a car to live in while being treated for a non-cancerous mass discovered in her gut during recovery. "I try to save, but the rents in Broward County are so outrageous," Lipski said tearfully. She collects Social Security, which ...
1,033 people are living on the streets in Miami-Dade County, with 2,760 in shelters. In Fort Lauderdale, 750 residents are currently experiencing homelessness. Broward County and Fort Lauderdale are considering adding pallet homes. Fort Lauderdale is also expanding its outreach staff to guide peo...
A suggestion to put pallet homes, a form of temporary housing on Fort Lauderdale property, at broad view park was met with extreme pushback. However, Broward County said it is still looking at pallets and an undetermined location as a solution. ...