Cleanup at Tashkent Park

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Capitol Hill in #Seattle is full of mini parks like Tashkent, nestled between apts and condos. But it’s also where several problematic homeless encampments are thriving. After multiple neighbor complaints, the city could be taking action. Stay tuned.

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Capitol Hill in #Seattle is full of mini parks like Tashkent, nestled between apts and condos. But it’s also where several problematic homeless encampments are thriving. After multiple neighbor complaints, the city could be taking action. Stay tuned. 🧹 🧹 pic.twitter.com/Yka8nV2mPs
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

Walk in the Park

Tashkent is relatively quiet during the day. But neighbors say at night, that’s when many problems emerge. Not to mention all the trash building up near the tents. Otherwise, it is a magnificent green space in the city. #Seattle

WALK IN THE PARK: Tashkent is relatively quiet during the day. But neighbors say at night, that’s when many problems emerge. Not to mention all the trash building up near the tents. Otherwise, it is a magnificent green space in the city. #Seattle pic.twitter.com/RCwQYiZD8T
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

Cleared Before

Neighbors say Tashkent is caught in a rinse repeat cycle. It’s been cleared many times. But the homeless always come back to set up shop. #Seattle

OUTREACH ON GOING: Worker with city’s Human Services Dept. was out again at Tashkent Park in Capitol Hill, trying to convince the homeless to accept help they need to get off the streets. When I was there, no one accepted services. Hopefully, they eventually come around.#Seattle pic.twitter.com/AIisIk5yzk
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

#BREAKING: Another #Seattle homeless encampment sweep. This time at Tashkent Park. That’s at least 5 now in the city this past week. Neighbors once again applauding @MayorofSeattle but hoping there is a plan to keep campers away. This park has been cleared multiple times before. pic.twitter.com/VPj3Ki6LAR
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

Another #Seattle homeless encampment sweep. This time at Tashkent Park. That’s at least 5 now in the city this past week. Neighbors once again applauding @MayorofSeattle but hoping there is a plan to keep campers away. This park has been cleared multiple times before.

HERE WE GO AGAIN: There are some volunteers trying to help the homeless leave Tashkent Park ASAP. The sweep is happening. But these same activists continue to heckle me. Fewer today, but still disruptive. #Seattle pic.twitter.com/wqcXmkHsfq
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

MORE GOODIES: Crews also discovered three axes, a wire cutter, and a lock cutter. Not implying anything. 😂 Just saying, I am looking at a heavy duty industrial strength lock cutter. I’m just wonder why this is needed at a homeless encampment? #Seattle 🔒 pic.twitter.com/VFxVnUPANv
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

FINAL WALK THROUGH: City crews did another tremendous job sweeping trash and debris left behind by the homeless campers at Tashkent Park. Unclear where everyone is headed. But city outreach workers have been here trying get these men and women support and services. #Seattle pic.twitter.com/wdtiNiOie7
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022

REFLECT: I have never seen so many encampment sweeps happening at this breakneck clip. @MayorofSeattle always credits his agencies. Let’s also take a moment to thank the men and women of @SeattlePD @SeattleSPU @SeattleParks @seattlehuman @SeattleHSD for continuing the hard work. pic.twitter.com/mGPVx4m8UT
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (@choeshow) April 20, 2022