‘Tent City 3’ coming to Ballard

Starting March 1st, Our Redeemers Church at 2400 NW 85th St. will host Tent City 3 in their parking lot. The group of up to 100 men and women are all supposed to be sober and non-violent — panhandling and violence are strictly prohibited. Sex offender checks and criminal background checks are done on all residents. Tent City 3 has been around since 2000 and has moved 50 times to 35 locations. The city requires them to move every 90 days, so the church has agreed to let them set up camp until April 26th.