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Open Source Playbook: Your Guide for Scaling Interim Housing Solutions

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A Practical Guide to Ending Unsheltered Homelessness

DignityMoves created an Open Source Playbook to equip communities with proven strategies to address unsheltered homelessness. Inside, you’ll find real-world insights, scalable solutions, and the tools you need to take action. Special thank you to the Citi Foundation for their support!
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Chapter 1The Case for Interim Supportive Housing: A Cost-Effective, Scalable Solution to Homelessness Summary
Interim Supportive Housing (ISH) is a proven, practical solution...
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Chapter 2Determining the Needs: A Data-Driven Approach to Ending Unsheltered Homelessness Summary
One of the greatest challenges in tackling homelessness is...
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Chapter 3Who Will It Serve? Tailoring Interim Housing for Diverse Needs Summary
Homelessness isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue—every individual experiencing it has...
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Chapter 4Establishing Stakeholders: Building Support for Interim Housing Initiatives Summary
The Importance of Coalition Building Interim housing projects thrive...
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Chapter 5Selecting the Right Site for Interim Supportive Housing Summary
Choosing an appropriate site for interim housing is crucial...
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Chapter 6Construction Planning Summary
Interim Supportive Housing (ISH) isn’t your typical housing development—it’s...
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Chapter 7Sources for Funding Summary
Funding Interim Supportive Housing isn’t just about covering costs—it’s...
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Chapter 8Overcoming NIMBYism and Building Community Support Summary
Resistance to new housing projects—often called “Not In My...
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Chapter 9Permits and Technical Details – Code Interpretations Summary
Interim housing is a game-changer in the fight against...
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Chapter 10Programming for Success & Outcome Metrics Summary
Building interim housing is just the first step—what truly...
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Chapter 11Getting to Functional Zero: A System-Level Solution to Unsheltered Homelessness
Functional Zero Unsheltered Homelessness means a city has enough...
Not sure where to begin?
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CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY

Case Studies

Santa Barbara

A county-wide initiative to end
unsheltered homelessness

San Francisco

Pilot project and proof of concept at 33 Gough Street

San Jose

Interim housing as a valid tool in the continuum

This Playbook was developed with generous funding from the Citi Foundation, whose commitment to innovative housing solutions and unsheltered homelessness response helped bring this resource to life.

Bring Interim Housing to Your Community

Interim housing transforms lives and reclaims public spaces—your community could be next. Partner with DignityMoves to create real solutions for unsheltered homelessness. Our team member, Domanic Green, will contact you soon to explore how we can bring this model to your community.
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