MRSC - A Primer on Safe Parking Programs for People Experiencing Homelessness
Denver turns to 'safe parking' program as homelessness strategy
Colorado's capital city will use American Rescue Plan dollars for a program supporting people who are living in personal vehicles as it seeks to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 50% between 2022 and 2026.
Encinitas Safe Parking Program Data Reveals Most Participants Are Coming from Nearby Cities
Encinitas recently extended its safe parking program for homeless residents, though it has long been a point of contention for neighbors.
Planning for and Against Vehicular Homelessness
Shelter is a necessity, yet approximately 17 out of every 10,000 people in the United States are unhoused. Public attention to homelessness has centered on individuals sitting and sleeping in publi...
In Colorado mountain towns, where affordable housing is scarce, “even living out of your car is gentrified”
Blocked from sleeping in vehicles within municipal boundaries, workers in profit-minded Colorado mountain towns now must seek “safe outdoor space” – in Walmart lots, surrounding woods or new design…
What's life like in a 24/7 safe parking lot for homeless? 'This isn't an RV camp'
City of San Diego could learn lessons as it readies to open its own site in the fall
Dorchester apartment building aimed at homeless families rejected
The Zoning Board of Appeal today rejected a proposal by the non-profit Heading Home to replace a crumbling 10-unit apartment building at 37 Wales St. in Dorchester with 23 new apartments rented to families trying to get out of homelessness. Read more.
Parking lots housing Phoenix’s homeless population to close
A temporary solution to house Phoenix’s homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end.
Fullerton will start enforcing parking regulations on street where homeless live in RVs
Fullerton will begin enforcing parking restrictions on a street where several homeless people have been living in recreational vehicles.
The Walmart parking lot: How a symbol of capitalism became an oasis for RVers and van dwellers | Roadtrippers
By providing free overnight parking, the mega-chain functions as a modern commons for nomads looking for community on the road.
ACLU, Civil Rights Groups Sue Pacifica Over RV Parking Ban
On behalf of five Pacifica residents who live in RVs, three civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against the city of Pacifica for its rules that prohibit RV parking on certain streets.
Washington Supreme Court considers case that could impact whether cities can tow cars people live in | The Seattle Times
Toronto neighbourhood residents upset about plans to turn parking lot into affordable housing - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Meanwhile, homeless advocates are asking East York residents for some compassion and to allow the affordable housing development to be built in their neighbourhood.
Homeless Living in Vehicles, Screwed Again
Las Vegas Places Homeless People in a Parking Lot, 6 Feet Apart
The casinos are deserted and thousands of hotel rooms are empty. But when the city needed space for a temporary homeless shelter, officials chose an outdoor parking lot.
Should cities create safe spaces for people who live in RVs? | CBC News
Some advocates say providing RV dwellers with a safe space would be beneficial. Others warn it would just pour limited resources into another stop-gap housing measure instead of focusing on building permanent homes.
How to Make Public Space for People Living Out of RVs
For many people, living in their vehicles is the best they can do. Here’s how cities can help.