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Tent City resident urges city to reconsider shelter plans, suggests tiny homes and jobs programs

5751206 · August 26, 2025
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Summary

A public commenter who said his house was demolished and who identified himself as living at Tent City urged the council to reconsider aspects of the Bridge project and temporary shelter structures and to invest in permanent housing solutions and jobs programs.

A Bloomington resident who said his house was demolished and who identified himself as living at Tent City addressed the council on Aug. 25 with concerns about the design and long-term value of the Bridge homeless project and temporary winter housing plans. William Gustafson told the council he supported the Bridge project in principle but questioned whether temporary structures would remain useful after the project ends and…

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