Politics & Government
Oakland Turns To Shipping Containers To Tackle Long-Standing Encampment Issues
The heavy containers will form a sturdy wall around the private lot, preventing RVs and others from returning to the area.
March 3, 2025
In an innovative move to address a persistent homelessness issue, the City of Oakland has partnered with a local business owner to erect a barrier of shipping containers at a property located at 4200 Alameda Ave., right next to the High Street Home Depot.
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The project aims to resolve a years-long encampment problem that has plagued the area, despite numerous attempts to clear the land.
Workers began stacking the containers a few days ago. Jeff Alberto, the owner of Oakland Container Services, explained the plan to fortify the area.
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