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Newport residents urge action as new homeless services shift neighborhood dynamics
Summary
Residents told the City Council they have seen a rise in cars parked in traffic lanes, trash, fights and loose dogs since the recent opening of a facility described as 'Agape,' and asked who monitors operations and whether longer-term supervised options might reduce neighborhood impacts.
Newport — Two residents told the City Council on Aug. 4 that neighborhood quality of life has declined since the opening of a services facility they referred to as Agape, pressing city leaders to clarify oversight and enforcement options.
An unidentified resident who lives on Southwest 10th Street described cars parked in traffic lanes, people living in vehicles near the lot, trash and people congregating behind nearby apartments. He asked whether the council could have cars parked in traffic lanes towed and said the situation has grown worse since the facility opened.
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