21st century tent city: a photo feature

A look inside the Seattle community of Tent City 3, established years ago by people experiencing homelessness and sanctioned by the city

by Street Roots | 29 Jul 2015

Tent cities — organized and run by people experiencing homelessness — are becoming de facto living options in times of limited shelter and low-income housing. Seattle, which like Portland has a history in the tent city movement, recently agreed to allow additional tent communities.

Here is a look inside the Seattle community of Tent City 3, established years ago by people experiencing homelessness and sanctioned by the city.