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Really big tents: a possible solution for Seattle homelessness

caption: Volunteers count the number of people experiencing homelessness during the annual King County Point-In-Time count on Friday, January 25, 2018, in Pioneer Square.
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Volunteers count the number of people experiencing homelessness during the annual King County Point-In-Time count on Friday, January 25, 2018, in Pioneer Square.
KUOW PHOTO/MEGAN FARMER

Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle city Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda about why she supports using large tents to provide temporary shelter for homeless people in Seattle.

Mosqueda envisions the tents having laundry facilities, showers, bathrooms, space for couples and pets, and on-site case managers.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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