| Las Vegas summers can be brutally hot, with temperatures in July averaging 92 degrees Fahrenheit. However, thanks to the low incidence of precipitation, almost non-existent humidity, and temperate winters, the city provides a surprisingly hospitable environment for the homeless. At the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, such individuals have established a semi-permanent 'tent city' where they reside full-time. These encampments have a tendency of springing up here and there across the city, leading nearby business owners and residents to complain to city officials about the eye-sore or property damage. Police are sent to remove the offenders, only to see identical campsites spring up in the surrounding areas. This is a common tactic employed by municipalities looking to 'Do Something' about the homeless problem, but is far from a solution, and does nothing more than shuffle the homeless population around from place to place. ... |