Right now, it’s just an empty Caltrans lot on the corner of Troy Street and Sweetwater Road in Lemon Grove. Drivers zoom past, paying little attention to the fenced space.

But it could end up being a lot more.

The county wants to build 60 small cabins that could shelter people who are experiencing homelessness. The site would also offer hygiene facilities, case management and services to help residents move toward permanent housing.

Late last month, San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized negotiations with Caltrans to buy the land.

Supervisors have allocated roughly $11 million for the project, with about $2 million going toward the purchase of the land from Caltrans.

Supporters of the project include Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, whose district includes the Caltrans s

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