Residents are getting a first glimpse at what the so-called migrant tent cities might look like in Chicago.
got a look at the contract itself and reports that each tent would fit 12 cots and include restrooms.The city released a statement about the deal with the security firm, saying, in part:
The base camps will be incorporated into the City’s toolbox for temporary shelters and provide a safe, short-term space with access to immediate care and resources. Replace police stations with base camps to provide immediate short-term shelter and resources before the arrival of inclement weather. Accelerate resettlement of newly arrived individuals and families by expanding capacity with housing case management to increase the volume of exits and outmigration and advocate for expedited resettlement.
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