| The City of Tucson and Pima County invite all TPCH members and community stakeholders to participate in a series of consolidated planning forums related to housing and homelessness. Each forum will include a panel discussion of existing community infrastructure, gaps, and needs with opportunities to provide community input into the Joint City/County Consolidated Plan which will be submitted to HUD and used to guide Federal and local strategies and funding investments over the next 5 years.
Please see the TPCH calendar at www.tpch/net/calendar or the list below for forum details and locations. For more information, contact daniel.tylutki@pima.gov.
Tuesday, September 17
10:00am – Low-Barrier Shelter and Housing
City of Tucson – 320 N. Commerce Park Loop
Low‐barrier shelter and housing accept people as they are and provide a safe place for those who may have no other options. The nonprofit and private sectors have implemented successful approaches to low‐barrier shelter and housing, yet expanding low‐barrier shelter and housing availability remains a challenge.
1:00pm – Homelessness Prevention & Housing Stability for Vulnerable Populations
City of Tucson – 320 N. Commerce Park Loop
There are many pathways into and out of homelessness. While people experiencing homelessness share the common problem of a lack of access to safe, decent affordable housing, service providers are increasingly recognizing that understanding the distinct challenges of youth, previously‐incarcerated people, and very‐low income households can help to ensure the appropriate supports and services are provided.
3:00pm – Preventing Repeat Homelessness
City of Tucson – 320 N. Commerce Park Loop
New research, innovation, and best practices have all contributed to reducing homelessness, yet many once homeless individuals find themselves re‐experiencing homelessness after a period of housing stability. The health, justice, child protection, and systems all play a major role in housing stability and taking joint responsibility to work together can help reduce repeat homelessness.
Wednesday, September 18
1:00pm – Mixed-Income & Workforce Housing
City of Tucson – 320 N. Commerce Park Loop
Mixed‐income and workforce housing approaches can help to get additional permanently‐affordable units built, ensure high‐quality housing, and de-concentrate poverty. Yet mixed‐income development is complex, presents unique risks, and may ultimately house fewer low‐income families. Community context, the local housing market, financing options, whether to develop for rental or ownership, and who will be served are essential considerations.
3:00pm – Anchor Institutions & Investments
City of Tucson – 320 N. Commerce Park Loop
Anchor institutions such as hospitals, universities, corporations and large nonprofits play a pivotal role in employing people at multiple employment levels, improving schools, and supporting civic, cultural and business opportunities. These institutions can play a vital role in providing neighborhood housing, and learning and economic opportunities.
6:00pm – The Role of HUD Funding in Neighborhood Preservation
City of Tucson – 320 N. Commerce Park Loop
Learn how HUD and related resources have been invested in Tucson and Pima County over the past three years and share your thoughts and ideas about using those resources to preserve neighborhood and community character and build new opportunities for residents.
Thursday, September 19
10:00am – Rural Community Needs Roundtable Discussion
Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W Ruthrauff Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
Join a discussion of the challenges of homelessness outreach and services in small towns and rural areas.
11:30am – Improving Access to Healthy Food/Local Food Eco-Systems
Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W Ruthrauff Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
Access to healthy food is essential to the health and productivity of community residents and consequently to the
overall health of the community. Access to healthy foods is increased when local food production, processing, distribution and retail work together to build strong markets for healthy foods.
1:15pm – Centralizing Resources
Flowing Wells Family Resource Center, 4545 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705
Schools can be an important and centralized location for services for families. Join us for a school field trip and brief tour of the Flowing Wells Family Resource Center and learn about how they serve the community.
2:00pm – Multi-Purpose/Hybrid Facilities
Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W Ruthrauff Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
Multi‐purpose centers can provide essential services to vulnerable residents while improving the community economy, and health, cultural, technological and education outcomes. Join us for a tour of the Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center and learn how this center was designed to provide sustain a range of service and opportunities. |
