District 3 Think Tank on Homelessness: 2 Meetings this weekend

 Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney

Invites you to participate in our first

D3 Innovation Think Tank:

Addressing Challenges in West Oakland and Downtown Encampments

WHEN AND WHERE

Friday, December 8 │6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Potluck Dinner and Welcome │ Westside Baptist Church, 732 Willow Street, Oakland

Saturday, December 9 | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Main Event  │ Oakland Public Library – Main Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland

WHY
As the number of unsheltered residents rapidly rises, local government and non-profit housing resources are unable to keep pace with community needs. Unpermitted campsites pose health and safety risks to campers and housed residents and often violate ADA access requirements.

WHAT

Inspired by design thinking outcomes, the D3 Innovation Think Tank invites participants of all backgrounds, perspectives and skills to come together to talk about:

-       Are there better ways to use local government and private sector resources to reduce harms experienced by people in encampments?

-       Can we simultaneously permit camps and promote quality of life in neighborhoods and commercial corridors?

-       Are there ways for local government to regulate permitted areas for camping and parking?

-       What can be done to ensure safety for campers?  To address crime and violence in camp communities?

-       Are there ways to keep camps free of predators and human trafficking?

-       Are there ways for the community and government to work together to better provide mental health and addiction interventions for unsheltered residents?

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Open to everyone (housed/unhoused residents, practitioners, business, advocates, funders, officials)

Find out more at bit.ly/RDC17HomeTank

Hosted by Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney

Facilitated by Reflex Design Collective

This hands-on event is free of charge.

Come ready to be creative and engaged.  Refreshments provided. 

Please let us know if you require accommodations, such as transportation assistance.