Whittier Heights Tiny Village for Women As part of the City of Seattle’s response to our homelessness crisis, a new managed tiny village will open in May 2018 at a city-owned property at 8030 15th Avenue NW. The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will operate and manage the encampment, which will serve chronically homeless women. Quick Facts   Up to 20 homeless women & their pets will live on site at any given time 24-hour security, with restricted access  Common kitchen, bathrooms & showers  On-site services, including housing search support and medical resources Interbay Encampment Community Build 8030 15th Ave. NW For more information visit: seattle.gov/homelessness/sanctioned-encampments Frequently Asked Questions How was this property selected? The City completed an assessment of available properties to identify those that were suitable and geographically distributed across the city. The sites had to meet the requirements of the existing encampment ordinance, including location in non-residential zones, proximity to transit, and minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet, among other criteria. The Whittier Heights property is owned by Seattle City Light, has the physical capacity to support an encampment community of women and is located on a public transit route. How long does the permitted encampment stay in one place? Under the current ordinance, permitted encampments can operate for 12- months with an option for an additional 12-month extension. Each site must be vacant for one year between use. The City is currently hosting six permitted encampments in Othello, Ballard, West Seattle, Interbay, Georgetown and North Seattle for 300 people on any given night. What is the timeline for this project? We expect to begin moving structures onto the site in March. Community build parties will be held throughout the month to complete the construction of the structures. Women could begin moving onto the site as early as mid-April. Who do I call if I have a question or concern? While the Whittier Heights site is being planned, please contact George Scarola (George.scarola@seattle.gov). Once the encampment is opened, the community should contact the operator directly. The contact information will be shared at the community meetings. Who makes up the rules for each encampment? The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is contracted to operate and oversee the day-to-day management of the site. The encampment community is governed by a set of rules and a Code of Conduct which each resident must read, sign and agree to abide by. The Code of Conduct for each site is posted on the www.seattle.gov/homelessness web site. What oversight will be provided at the encampment? LIHI is responsible for safety and security within the camp. Residents are screened for entry and must follow camp rules to stay. Banned residents will not be allowed to return to camp or to illegally camp in proximity to the City-owned sites. Residents have access to necessary services like case management and medical treatment to help them transition out of homelessness. What happens if there is a problem at the camp? The encampment residents are committed to being good neighbors. A security worker is on duty at the front desk, 24/7. Security workers monitor activities in the camp and respond to inquiries from both residents and interested community members. They also perform scheduled perimeter checks, neighborhood patrols and trash cleanups. How can I help? Neighbors and businesses have generously supported other managed encampments in the City through donations of hot meals and clothing. The camp operator will share information at the community meeting about how best to get involved. The Camp will also establish a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) that will provide input on encampment operations. Members of the CAC will include the operator, business and community members and encampment residents. The Committee meets monthly and meeting notes are posted on the City of Seattle’s Homeless Response website (www.seattle.gov/homelessness). Contacts: George Scarola, City of Seattle George.Scarola@seattle.gov ph. 206. 684. 0969 or, Josh Castle, Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Jcastle@lihi.org ph. 206.957.8067