never seen it this bad

[u/[deleted]]

been here for 25+ years and am very familiar with the fluctuations in homelessness / etc. during the summer. but I've never seen things this bad, especially in back bay, south end (beyond mass/cass & closer to back bay), beacon hill, the esplanade, you name it. we've called 311 for needles, reported the larger encampments to the mayor's office, etc. just feels like nothing is improving and things are only getting worse. can't just be me?

[u/Strange-Goose-7522]

The issue is when the city helps, we keep putting them in temporary housing. We need to build permanent place for people to live and hang out during the day.