Addressing the needs and impacts of the unhoused in our public parks is, unfortunately, an evergreen topic, but one whose magnitude has intensified in the pandemic era.
This panel will explore innovative strategies and community-driven solutions. Speakers will discuss resilience, design solutions, and community engagement in addressing homelessness within public spaces.
Speakers
Vicente Harrison
Health, Safety, and Emergency Manager, City of Portland Parks and Recreation
Ruth Blaw
Human Services Manager, Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department
Jared Edgar McKnight
Senior Associate and Designer, WRT
Elizabeth Sewell
Trail Manager, City of San Jose