Community Engagement
Alternative Shelter
1818 SE 82nd Ave
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The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) at Multnomah County is converting the property at 1818 S.E. 82nd Ave. into an alternative shelter site. The site will include:
- Onsite 24/7 wraparound services to individuals while they transition into permanent housing.
- Individual sleeping pods for up to 38 adults 18 and over, designed for accessibility for people with disabilities.
- On-site trash services, showers, restrooms, laundry, and a kitchenette.
Site Features
- Capacity for up to 38 adults
- 38 sleeping pods
- Six additional units that will be used for office space for staff, participant services, hygiene facilities, kitchenette amenities and laundry facilities
- Green space
- Fence with privacy inserts on all street sides
Community Engagement
For an overview of community engagement, please visit the Community Engagement Overview page
| Activity | Status | Engagement Level | |
|
Phase I
|
Site Designation | Inform | |
| Mailer | Inform | ||
| Community Meeting 1 | December 5, 2024 | Inform/Consult | |
| Constituent Responses | Ongoing | Inform/Consult | |
| FAC-1 Vote | December 19, 2024 | ||
|
Phase II
|
Community Meeting 2 | PPS Community Meeting: March 19, 2025 | Inform/Consult |
| Community Meeting 3 | TBD | Inform | |
|
Phase III
|
GNA Working Sessions | Begin end of June 2025 | Collaborate |
| Community Meeting 4 | TBD | Inform | |
|
Phase IV
|
Community Tour | Inform/Collaborate | |
| Program Opens | |||
| Community Relations | Ongoing | Inform/Collaborate |
FAC-1 Presentation
Phase II
How can I reach out with questions and comments about the project?
Please email rory.cuddyer@multco.us with any questions or concerns.
Future Engagement
| Date | Activity |
| January – March 2025 | Continue to respond to constituent and community partner questions and work to organize a workgroup for negotiations and deliberations of content in Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) |
| April – May 2025 | Announce shelter operator. Host 2nd community meeting about programming to introduce Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) process |
| June – September 2025 | Convene GNA workgroup, adapt template to specific shelter project |
| September – October 2025 | Host 3rd community meeting to publicize content of GNA, announce completion of GNA and post on project website |
| November – December 2025 | Host a press event and community sneak peek of shelter once at substantial completion |