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Council hears progress report on housing collaborative, Block by Block outreach and Day Resource Center timeline
Summary
Council received an update on the Housing Our Neighbors Collaborative, Block by Block outreach and cleanup activities downtown, and the Day Resource Center renovations; staff said Block by Block has had a positive operational impact and the Day Resource Center aims for a January opening pending fundraising.
Council members heard an update on the multi-stakeholder Housing Our Neighbors Collaborative and related homelessness-response work, including Block by Block outreach and the Day Resource Center renovations.
Staff described Block by Block as primarily providing cleaning and outreach services, helping to triage non-emergency calls away from police and to connect people to services. "There does appear to be a good knowledge base as far as what services are available in the community," the police chief said, noting the program’s role in cleaning public spaces and offering outreach that reduces the load on emergency responders.
Representatives reported the Day Resource Center is mid-renovation and pursuing fundraising; staff said building permits are in hand and a January opening is possible if funds close. Councilmembers also discussed longer-term tools such as community land trusts, flexible housing funds, and coordination with county and regional partners.
