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IT was a familiar sound across Glasgow when ships blew their horns on the River Clyde as the bells struck midnight to bring in the New Year.

By Mike Kinney A proposed, one-year pilot program providing safe haven for RV dwellers in a portion of the Hilltop Mall parking lot is receiving staunch opposition from neighbors. The Safe Parking Pilot Program has been a goal of the city’s for several years, and officials say the need for it has only grown amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, as the city has seen an exponential growth in people living in their vehicles. On Feb. 2, city staff presented to council three of what they considered the most ideal of 35 evaluated locations to host the pilot program, which would be operated by a nonprofit...

Of 35 sites, these three emerged as top staff recommendations to launch the Safe Parking Pilot Program for individuals living in their cars. (Images credited to City of Richmond and Google Maps) Richmond is seeking a location to establish a Safe Parking Pilot Program that will provide a secure place for people who live in their cars to sleep and access services. On Tuesday, Richmond City Council will be asked to provide city staff with direction on site selection for the pilot program. The ideal site would be able to accommodate about 30 vehicles, including RVs and cars, a temporary trailer ...