Savannah Moves To Reclaim Historic Squares From Homeless Encampments

Savannah, Georgia, has cut homeless encampments in its historic district by roughly half since 2023 through a combination of enforcement and outreach. City officials are actively pursuing measures to clear these areas, aiming to restore the character of the historic squares. This initiative reflects a broader trend of municipalities prioritizing property rights and urban aesthetics over open-ended tolerance of encampments.