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The LA Olympics is expected to displace unhoused people living around venues. So what's the plan?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Libby Rainey , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city has a large unsheltered population, with 49,002 people countywide.
Los Angeles officials are preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. Security requirements for the event may displace hundreds of unhoused people living near competition venues. The city has a large unsheltered population, with 49,002 people countywide.
Many of these individuals live near prominent Olympics locations. Further details about the potential displacement and relocation of unhoused people are available from local officials and news sources, including plans for relocation and funding.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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