But on Wednesday he made his way through part of L.A.'s homeless community, pausing to talk with people on the streets. Advertisement“I actually put out the boldest housing plan to try and end homelessness by 2028, by creating a lot more housing opportunities for everyone,” Castro replied. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who released a general housing plan in July, expanded on her plan on Thursday in Santa Monica. Castro is the third presidential candidate who has publicly toured skid row this year, said Lisa Marlow, communications coordinator of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a nonprofit that is tracking the candidates’ statements on housing. On skid row, tents and blue tarps line the sidewalks and shopping carts overflow with items.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 20, 2019 00:42 UTC