Venice’s homeless population

Eric Harris has lived on the streets of Venice for 14 years. Resting on his bicycle in the half-empty parking lot where homeless housing is envisioned, Harris said he’ll take housing anywhere he can get it. But it won’t be in Venice, he predicted.

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Oct. 18, 2016 8 AM PT

Venice’s homeless population, which hovers around 1,000, is one of the largest concentrations outside skid row.

Ralph Comeau, 63, second from left, and Chantry Stratton, 38, right, sit with other homeless people on Rose Avenue near Third Street in Venice.

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Pedestrians walk inside a parking lot south of Dell Avenue, in between North and South Venice boulevards in Venice. The property is one of 12 the city is exploring to develop or sell for homeless housing.

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Zac Lee, foreground, and friend Naomi Rosario, who are both homeless, lie on the sidewalk while getting some rest at Venice Beach.

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Aroniray Canada, who has been homeless since 2011, goes through his belongings near the boardwalk. Most of Venice’s 1,000 homeless people — one of the largest concentrations outside skid row — sleep in tents and bedrolls along alleys and sidewalks.

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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Venice’s homeless population

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