The fate of Sedona’s Safe Place to Park program will be decided by voters in November. The proposed program aims to designate a six-acre parking lot at the Sedona Cultural Park as a temporary residence for full-time employed workers who cannot afford traditional housing and need to live in their cars. Participants would be required to engage with local social services for case management, with the ultimate goal of transitioning to permanent housing once the program concludes. Critics argue that the initiative may worsen the existing homeless crisis in the area, while supporters view it as a necessary temporary measure, especially for blue-collar workers struggling to cope with soaring housing costs.
