Months behind schedule, San Jose’s safe sleeping site opening remains uncertain

San Jose’s first safe sleeping site for homeless residents was supposed to open in March, but has been delayed by months.

The city is converting a vacant lot at 1157 E. Taylor St. near Watson Park to allow up to 56 homeless people to sleep in tents without fear of being swept. Mayor Matt Mahan previously told residents the safe sleeping site would open this month, but a spokesperson for the housing department told San José Spotlight the opening is now expected this summer. The spokesperson didn’t provide a reason for the delay, nor did Mahan. A visit to the location on Thursday shows minimal work has been done since the site was announced last September.