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The benefits of temporary shelters

Sleep deprivation may cause a range of behavioral issues

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Curtis Holloway
Sep 13, 2025
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People enter the shelter at 1435 NW Northrup on Sept. 2, the first night it opened.

The possible negative effects of new shelters at Northwest Lovejoy and Northrup streets dominate conversations with my neighbors. As a Pearl resident, I am devastated by the changes in my neighborhood, and I am anxious that these shelters might make things worse.

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Persistent fact checker. Simple solutions to complex problems don't exist. NW resident since 1978, Pearl since 2010. Retired choir teacher. Gym rat.
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