After weeks of sharp criticism, Indianapolis leaders have again changed their approach to a prominent Fountain Square homeless camp and will allow residents to remain at the site until they are offered housing.

The Office of Public Health and Safety announced Aug. 15 that residents who still live at or recently left the homeless camp along Leonard Street will be housed through Streets to Home Indy, a new city-backed initiative to place more than 300 people known to be living on the streets into apartments by next June. At each camp, the process is expected to take four to six weeks.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience — we needed to ensure the best outcomes for our unhoused and housed neighbors, acting with compassion and diligence to find the right solution," OPHS Director Andrew M

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