Today: 28 October 2025
17 November 2023
2 mins read

New Orleans Takes Drastic Steps to Address Homelessness

A first violation of the code could result in a fine of no more than $500, and further violations could result in additional fines and imprisonment, local media outlet WDSU said in a report…reports Asian Lite News

Authorities in New Orleans have decided to permanently shut down one of the US city’s largest homeless camp as part of a massive effort to reduce homelessness.

New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana state, has posted a “Closure Notice” on electric poles and pillars around the Tchoupitoulas Encampment, saying that individuals must remove any and all personal property no later than 7 a.m. Friday (local time), and any personal property remaining will be removed and stored for retrieval, reports Xinhua news agency.

After 7 a.m. Friday, anyone remaining on the site will be reported for violations of the city code, which prohibits trespassing on immovable property, according to the notice.

A first violation of the code could result in a fine of no more than $500, and further violations could result in additional fines and imprisonment, local media outlet WDSU said in a report.

City officials said outreach teams are deployed and will provide and coordinate services for any individual who needs housing, shelter, or other services.

Once cleared, the encampment will be fenced off and patrolled to prevent further settlements.

City officials have also begun working to find housing for residents of a second tent encampment, which they said is located in the city’s “inner core”.

“This week’s activity at the Tchoupitoulas encampment is the result of many months of planning and thorough, ongoing outreach to the individuals who have taken up residence there,” New Orleans Council member Lesli Harris said in a statement.

“This is something we will be working to provide to all unhoused individuals in our community, so the City of New Orleans can achieve low or no homelessness in 2025.”

The target will mean locating housing for 1,500 people living on the street, in encampments or in shelters during that time frame, local media outlet NOLA reported.

According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, there were around 582,000 Americans experiencing homelessness in 2022, which is about 18 per 10,000 people in the country, up about 2,000 people from 2020.

ALSO READ-‘US firms to pay thousands of dollars for dinner with Xi’

Previous Story

Sweden’s Ambitious Plan for “Massive” Expansion of Nuclear Power

Next Story

Australia Strengthens Mask-Wearing Rules in Public

Latest from -Top News

Gazans Struggle to Revive Life

Today, Gaza’s markets seem to awaken from beneath the ruins. Partially destroyed shops opened their doors amid streets littered with debris, while merchants attempt to arrange what remains of their goods on

GAZA AID: MSF raps Israel

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says Israel Continues to Use Aid as a Weapon of War Against Gaza Strip…reports Asian Lite News Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said that despite the ceasefire agreement, Israel

Qatar Emir Meets Trump

HH the Amir welcomed HE the US President and his accompanying delegation, expressing his pleasure at meeting the President during his stopover in Qatar…reports Asian Lite News HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim

Abu Dhabi leads future of food innovation

Global Food Week 2025 cements Abu Dhabi’s leadership in food innovation, uniting 75 countries to showcase sustainable agriculture, cutting-edge technologies, and women-led enterprises driving future food security….reports Asian Lite News Global Food

UAE reshapes AI council

The newly reconstituted Council will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan serving as Vice-Chairman….reports Asian Lite
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UK PM to visit US, hold talks with Biden

Johnson is expected to hold bilateral talks with Biden during

Hamas Must Be Dismantled, Israeli Minister Tells US Envoy

Minister Gallant stressed the importance of dismantling remaining Hamas battalions