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« on: March 12, 2009, 04:59:51 PM »
"As times grow tougher with more and more people losing their homes and jobs, many are moving into communites called "Tent Cities." The following images are of a rapidly growing tent city in Sacramento, CA. All photos courtesy of Getty Images and zimbio.com."

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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2009, 01:37:31 PM »
"Cities" like this have existed for as far back as I can think of.  Way back when they were called "Hoovervilles".
Their ranks are probably swelling but the acceptance and attention are primarily due to the economy.
Normally they are ignored or made to break down and leave if they get too big.
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