SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The city of San Jose has begun the process of clearing its largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park, aiming to move hundreds of unhoused individuals into temporary housing. The encampment, which has been home to 370 people, is being dismantled as part of a city effort to address homelessness and improve safety.

Abatement notices were issued 70 days ago, and outreach teams have been offering housing and services to residents.

"I feel like it's an injustice," said Laylah Jackson, a resident who has lived at the park for 25 years.

Mayor Matt Mahan stated, "Sixty-eight percent of the residents out there have signaled to us that they're ready for something better."

The city plans to provide more than 1,000 new beds for the unhoused community as the clearing pr

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