SKIDROW Skid Row lies within the Central City East area and borders the Historical downtown. The actual name derives from a slang term for the people living “on the skids� which refers to old loggers who would wait on their load for the next transportation. The area has a high concentration of homeless population with a stable number residing around 3,000 to 6,000 people. The streets take on an iconic look with rows of camping texts lining the building exteriors. This trend initially began before 1960 when seasonal laborers would reside within the 54 block area to take shelter in between jobs. Plenty of homeless shelters have
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been set up in the district with volunteers manning food stations and donation pop ups around the year. Throughout the years many have governmental powers have attempted to crackdown on the issue but so far failed due to the overwhelming opposition from organizations fighting for and on behalf of the homeless.