Community engagement opportunities continue for proposed location of next Safe Stay Community
October 18, 2022
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The City of Vancouver is continuing its community conversations on the City’s proposed site at 415 W. 11th St. for its next Safe Stay Community for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness:
- Attend online and share thoughts, feedback and ask questions – Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation in both virtual sessions can be done using a computer, smart device or phone. It’s not necessary to attend all sessions. Registration for Wednesday’s session is not required; community members can simply click here to join.
- Attend online and share thoughts, feedback and ask questions – Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Community members wishing to attend can register here.
After the public comment period closes on Oct. 28, staff will be reviewing all comments received and report back to the community a summary of the feedback provided, questions raised, and how the plans for Safe Stay Community 3 have been adjusted to reflect the community’s input:
- Attend in person and hear the staff’s recommendations – Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. City Hall (415 W. 6th St.). Please RSVP to Kerry.Peck@cityofvancouver.us
Thank you to those who attended the first community listening session on Saturday, Oct. 15, at City Hall. The City is committed to informing and involving neighbors and surrounding businesses in the Safe Stay Community planning process. Community members are also invited to visit www.beheardvancouver.org/ssc3 to share their thoughts and feedback about the proposed site.
CONTACT: Tim Becker, Strategic Communications Manager, (360) 831-3240, Tim.Becker@cityofvancouver.us