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Council adopts pilot encampment policy; report calls for navigation hub and phased actions
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a pilot encampment policy prepared by an advisory working group; the policy recommends a navigation hub and livability improvements at the sanctioned Southwest Park site but contains no immediate capital authorizations — staff and partners will return with implementation details.
The Ithaca Common Council voted unanimously on May 7 to adopt a pilot encampment policy developed by a working group of community members, nonprofit partners and city staff. The policy lays out a framework for managing sanctioned encampments, delivering on‑site services and planning a navigation hub to connect people experiencing homelessness to shelter and social services.
Council discussion and the advisory group’s report emphasize that the adopted document is a pilot and a…
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