Unlocking Homelessness, Part 1: Who Experiences Homelessness and Why A Study by the National League of Cities Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness was frequently cited as a top concern for cities of all sizes. Now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pandemic-induced economic crisis, along with a racial reckoning, homelessness has…
Seaside plans warming center: Housed in former middle school – February 2, 2021 A warming center could open later this month at the former Broadway Middle School in Seaside. Modeled after the Astoria Warming Center, the warming center, housed in the newly renamed Sunset Recreation Center, will provide overnight shelter in inclement weather and when…
HB 3115 – Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency – 81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY–2021 The Governor signed this legislation June 23, 201. As the bill was introduced: Provides that local law regulating sitting, lying, sleeping or keeping warm and dry outdoors on public property that…
HB 2006 – Relating to housing; declaring an emergency – 81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY–2021 Signed into law by Governor Brown on May 12, 2021! From my understanding this legislation “trumps” local zoning for the placement of shelters (read the details). Building codes must still be followed (e.g. structure must be built to allow overnight sleeping).…
Oregon could limit bans on homeless camping – February 2, 2021 Cities and counties around Oregon would be unable to enact sweeping laws banning homeless people from camping on public land, under a bill introduced by House Speaker Tina Kotek Tuesday. Instead, under House Bill 3115, local governments would be required to adopt policies that…
Community Impact of Behavior In and Around 9th Street Park Chief Spalding will provide information to Council on the declining quality of life conditions occurring in and around 9th St. Park (910 Astor Street). The Chief will preview an upcoming report providing data to note citizen’s and officer’s observations and offer possible strategies to address…
Progress Report – January 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Self-managed communities of cost-effective tiny homes. Since 2012, SquareOne Villages, a non-profit organization, has developed and currently operates three villages in Lane County, Oregon—one transitional shelter program and two permanently affordable housing…
Pallet: We know what it takes to end homelessness, because we’ve experienced — and have overcome — homelessness ourselves “Pallet is a social purpose company on a mission to build equal opportunity access to housing and employment. For the more than half a million people facing homelessness across the United States, our durable, portable, and…
New homes may be small, but pack a environmentally sustainable punch – January 24/26, 2021 When Mary Ostafi and her husband, Joe Ostafi, drove up to the model home of Hiatus Roanoke in northwest Bend, she knew she had found her place. Everything about the 1,200 -square -foot home hit all her must-have buttons. Sustainable…
Skyscraper builder Onni emerges as a leader of Seattle tiny house campaign Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis on Monday unveiled a campaign to partner with private companies and philanthropists to develop a dozen tiny house villages totaling 480 units this year. The South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce proposed the idea to Lewis, and Onni…