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Council adopts pilot encampment policy; navigation hub, services discussed
Summary
The Ithaca Common Council adopted a pilot encampment policy proposed by a special working group and amended the motion to ask for regular updates and partnership information. The policy outlines interim services, engagement with encampment residents and a possible navigation hub; it leaves capital decisions and siting to future action.
The Ithaca Common Council on May 7 adopted a pilot policy addressing sanctioned encampments and city response to homelessness, following work by a time-limited Encampment Working Group that included community members, service providers and county representatives.
The adopted document is a framework rather than a capital project authorization: it summarizes outreach the group performed, lists potential services for sanctioned camping areas (water, restrooms, casework, connections to benefits and health services), and recommends…
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