Homeless camp draws attention downtown after fence goes up
A homeless camp that went largely unnoticed near several downtown venues is now the topic of controversy after a fence went up. Author: Steve Jefferson Updated: 6:44 PM EST March 8, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS There are increasing questions about a new fence going up as Indianapolis prepares to become the city of basketball .
The fence surrounds a homeless camp in downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance of venues that will be hosting tournament games this month.
13News did some digging on who s behind the fence and what a homeless resident thinks about it.
Anyone standing in the one-way split of West Street can see the giant NCAA brackets on the JW Marriott from the homeless camp. But because of the fencing, you may not see the camp itself.