City officials and outreach workers are set to begin transitioning people at the Minneapolis homeless encampment to a new Navigation Center starting today. John Tribbett with the St. Stephens Outreach Team says he’s hopeful the center will be a positive next step for people who have been at the encampment and adds that “at the navigation center they’re going to be able to be on-site, it’ll be open 24-7, it’s very low-barrier, which means that basically no matter what’s happening with an individual, they’re able to come into the navigation center to stay warm and be sheltered.” As many as 120 people may be served by the shelter. Medical treatment assistance and services will also be provided on-site. Tribbett acknowledges that the camp has been high-profile, and while that’s brought attention to the plight of the homeless, he says “the reality is that homelessness is largely a hidden phenomenon, and there’s concern by the folks at the camp that as they transition and move away they’re going to become invisible again, and I just really hope as a community we can continue to keep our eyes focused on what is oftentimes out of sight and continue to make that a priority.” At its peak in July, roughly 500 people were at the encampment. Here’s more with John Tribbett: