Health of the Homeless
The City’s proposed Barracks H site will situate a homeless encampment right next to the runway at San Diego International Airport, within the 75 CNEL…
Help Us Protect
the Safety of
Our Community
UPDATE: Great Coverage on KUSI News Here!
ALTERS POINT LOMA
NO ADDITIONAL SAFETY
ADJACENT TO 9 SCHOOLS
Large Encampment,
Wrong Location
The City of San Diego is demolishing Barracks H, and building a 700+ person homeless encampment on the east side of Liberty Station. This facility will likely be the largest in California.
While we support our community members struggling with housing, Liberty Station is the wrong location for a very large homeless encampment. Help us relocate this proposed encampment away from schools, parks, playgrounds, residents, businesses, and the airport!
Why This Petition Matters
Last year, at our local Little League field, my 7 year old son encountered a homeless man in the public bathroom without pants who had soiled himself, was mumbling incoherently, and had a needle in his arm. My son was very shaken as a result of being exposed to such tragedy at such an innocent age. As a parent, I struggled to explain to a 7 year-old what had happened to the man and why our community was okay with this sort of thing at a Little League field where kids were supposed to be enjoying wholesome childhood experiences like baseball games and snack shack treats with friends.
– Derek Falconer
Let’s UNITE!
As a collective of concerned residents and stakeholders, we vehemently oppose the current proposal. We demand an immediate reevaluation and insist upon a dialogue that includes all affected parties. Decisions must prioritize safety, collaboration, and the common good.
By signing this petition, we call upon city officials to revisit the proposal for Liberty Station, advocating for a solution that aligns with the best interests of all.
Writing to your elected officials is one of the most powerful ways to get the attention of our city’s leadership.
“Stand with us! Let’s safeguard the children of our community and relocate the proposed encampment!”
This Has Major Impact
The encampment is irresponsibly close to nine K-12 schools, preschools, and children’s educations centers educating over 3000 children daily.
On Our Children
Within a mile of the proposed encampment are nine K-12 schools, preschools, and children’s education centers within Liberty Station. These schools educate over 3000 students daily.
Many of these schools are charter schools drawing children from all over San Diego. Some have open campuses ensuring that children will be interacting with homeless individuals on a daily basis. This is unacceptable.
A shelter of this magnitude will expose young people to drug paraphernalia, individuals undergoing psychosis, and other challenges prevalent among the homeless. This is not a conducive or safe environment for our children.
Our Families
& Military
Liberty Station, with neighborhoods like Admiralty Row, Beacon Point, and Anchor Cove, is home to numerous families. Further, over 500 military families reside nearby. Many others frequent Liberty Station for its family-friendly parks and waterfront. Introducing a shelter of this size will extinguish the community-centric atmosphere Liberty Station is known for.
Our Tourism
San Diego Bay is a key player in the city’s tourism industry. The introduction of a sizable shelter, potentially with visible tents and related challenges, will deter visitors. This poses a threat not just to the tourists’ experience but to the city’s tourism-based revenue, jobs, Harbor Island Hotels, and Spanish Landing Park and playground.
There are nine hotels within a mile of the Barracks H encampment site and two more under development. A decline in tourism in this area would threaten the jobs of thousands of San Diegans and negatively impact a large source tax revenues for the City.
Future Growth & Jobs Impact
There are many bay-front improvement projects happening over the next few years that could be jeopardized by putting an unprecidently large shelter in this sensitive area. Ongoing projects within 1 mile of the proposed site:
–New Top Golf & Harbor Island East Redevelopment ($61M)
–New Liberty Station Hotels ($150M estimated)
-New Liberty Station Youth Aquatic Center ($25M)
–SAN Terminal 1 New Construction ($3.4B)
–Harbor Island West Marina redevelopment ($50M)
-New Liberty Station Performing Arts Center ($39M)
Total new investment within 1 mile of H Barracks: $3.74B
How many jobs at risk? To be determined!
Our Airport
With the shelter’s proximity to the airport, there will be escalated security concerns, particularly given the ongoing terminal construction. This could manifest as increased break-ins, traffic issues, and homeless individuals living in or misusing airport amenities. TSA and FAA security perimeters could also be breached shutting down terminals for hours as has already happened in 2023.
The Barracks H encampment site is just 750 feet from Terminal 2!
Our Local Commerce
The proposed shelter will escalate challenges for local businesses, ranging from theft to disturbances, causing long-standing businesses to leave the area, job losses and economic decline.
Our Government
Organizations
Entities such as the Port of San Diego Harbor Police, Liberty Station Community Association, NTC Foundation, and the City of San Diego’s Park and Recreation Department play pivotal roles in maintaining community standards. Their tasks and responsibilities will be overwhelmed by this proposal.
Exacerbating Existing Challenges
Even now, the airport, Liberty Station and the Midway / Point Loma community face challenges like theft, trespassing, and harassment from some individuals in the current homeless population. Introducing an additional 700 individuals, especially without a robust plan, will heighten these problems.
Health of the
Unhoused
The City’s plan to establish a homeless encampment adjacent to San Diego International Airport’s busy runway will subject residents to ear-shattering noise and toxic jet exhaust. The site, known to contain asbestos and lead, is unsuitable and dangerous for living. The new Camping Ban forces destitute individuals into a punishing environment likely to worsen mental and physical health conditions. The Barracks H site shows a complete disregard for the well-being of the homeless
Please print and distribute the flyer as widely as possible to get the word out!
News and Events
Updates from the press and media
Updates
11.16.2023 Peninsula Community Planning Board Meeting 12.17.2023 UT Piece on H Barracks Encampment Site 11.10.2023 Fox 5 News Spot 11.9.2023 Meeting with Homeless Ad Hoc…
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