San Jose’s first safe sleeping site for homeless residents set to open in March

San Jose officials are sharing more details about the city’s first safe sleeping site for homeless residents as the March opening draws near.

Mayor Matt Mahan and city housing officials spoke with residents on Monday about how they’ll convert the lot at 1157 E. Taylor St. into a place where up to 56 homeless people will be able to sleep in tents without fear of being swept. The site will have 24/7 security and serve as a navigation center, where participants will be given three daily meals, have access to shower and laundry facilities and get connected with supportive services. The goal is to move people within 30 days of placement to another temporary housing site such as a tiny home or congregate shelter — where people share a common space with limited or no privacy — or into permanent supportive housing.