Clearing St. Paul’s largest homeless camp just seemingly relocated the issue — here’s what experts say works

As St. Paul finished clearing out a large homeless camp at Pig’s Eye Park, advocates say lasting housing options matter more than moving people from one camp to another.

The City of St. Paul began clearing the encampment at Pig’s Eye Park Wednesday morning. The city said it offered shelter to everyone who would accept it, but it does not appear many did.

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Volunteers have repeatedly warned the city that without more permanent housing options and services in place, the closure would relocate the problem rather than solve it.

So, what works?

“A big one is permanent supportive housing. That works,” said Matt Traynor, executive director of the ...