With cities across the country scrambling to enforce anti-camping laws following the Grants Pass Supreme Court ruling, the urgency to provide fast, cost-effective alternatives to street homelessness has never been greater. While permanent housing remains the long-term goal, the high cost and slow pace of development make it impossible to meet immediate needs.
This session will explore a framework for reaching functional zero unsheltered homelessness, focusing on interim housing solutions as a fiscally responsible and scalable strategy. Panelists will discuss funding sources, calculating housing demand, and designing supportive communities that serve diverse populations, from job-seekers to those needing intensive care. Attendees will also learn about innovative models, such as relocatable tiny home villages, that can be rapidly deployed using emergency housing standards. This session is a practical guide on how to fund, develop, and implement a strategy to end the need for encampments in your community.