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Developers, city officials discuss new homeless challenges
A seemingly increasing homeless population is affecting condominium sales in St. Petersburg. However, new state legislation banning public “camping” contradicts federal law, leaving the city vulnerable to lawsuits.
Those were two notable takeaways Tuesday afternoon at the Developer’s Council meeting. The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership’s latest monthly event focused on the city’s efforts to assist homeless residents and the effects of House Bill 1365.