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#BREAKING: The Washington State Department of Transportation(@WSDOT_East) says Camp Hope in #Spokane will close by the end of June. Stunning development. At one point, officials on the ground claimed more than 600 people lived at this encampment. It's been blamed for a spike in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 
STATEMENT FROM JULIE GARCIA:
“It’s down to seven people. Decreasing the footprint at camp, moving folks into housing and breaking down barriers to create a successful and intentional model and continuum of care for those residing there, that’s what we (the service providers and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
“It’s down to seven people. Decreasing the footprint at camp, moving folks into housing and breaking down barriers to create a successful and intentional model and continuum of care for those residing there, that’s what we (the service providers and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
POSITIVE SIGNS: Camp Hope in #Spokane is shrinking and visuals are dramatic. @WSDOT_East says it's down to 138 people, a 70% decrease in past two months. State officials are closely monitoring because it could be a playbook to address other encampments.
PROGRESS: There is no doubt the situation is improving on @WSDOT_East property. The proof is in people going into housing. Outreach, numerous volunteers, and leadership of Jewels Helping Hands brokering deals with state officials and buying time has been massive. #Spokane
LATEST FROM WSDOT: This past summer Camp Hope had more than 600 people and was being called state’s largest encampment. Crime and other issues spilling into community. But since camp leaders took new security measures like putting up fence, problems have been reduced. #Spokane
#BREAKING: Judge issues temporary restraining order requested by leaders and residents of Camp Hope in #Spokane. Plaintiffs say another hearing in a few weeks. So it appears state’s largest homeless encampment on @WSDOT_East property will remain at least until early 2023.
NEW VOICES NOW WEIGHING IN ON CAMP HOPE: Last month @GovInslee visited Camp Hope for the first time. Now @BobFergusonAG jumping into conversation.
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CAMP HOPE MINI PROTEST: This recent rally on behalf of residents at state's largest homeless encampment could be a preview of a bigger one if law enforcement comes in to sweep unannounced.
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CAMP HOPE SWEEP LOOMING? Earlier this week, law enforcement in #Spokane entered the state’s largest homeless encampment unannounced and handed out fliers saying: “THIS CAMP IS TO BE CLOSED.” But no firm date. In response, there’s now a restraining order filed by campers.
INTIMIDATION OR INFORMATIONAL? It depends who you ask. But Camp Hope residents are now on notice. But still no clear timeline on a sweep. #Spokane
WSDOT RESPONSE: State agency calling the move “harmful” to Camp Hope residents. #Spokane
HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Lots of good will across #Washington today as volunteers feed homeless. Julie Garcia sending me quick look inside "Camp Hope" tent in #Spokane. Despite numerous threats of a sweep, she says they aren't going anywhere until everyone housed. @WSDOT_East
HUNGER IS NOT AN ISSUE: #Spokane
SHOUT OUT: Volunteers are wrapping up serving of meals. Everyone fed. Plenty to go around at Camp Hope. #Spokane
#ViperPB #MikeBirdsong & #ViperLadyPB #ShawnaMartin self-identified & promoted their participation at #capitolriots on FB @Detrumpify_org @ne0ndistraction #seditionhunters facebook.com/mike.birdsong.… facebook.com/PanhandlePatri… facebook.com/LuvzButterflyz… facebook.com/shawna.butterf…
#PanhandlePatriotsRC Youtube channel has a couple videos that include photo's of #ViperLadyPB #ViperPB at the #capitolriots #seditionhunters - the #FBI has all this info & it's all been saved at archive.org
Taking a break from the #CapitolSiege to ask everyone a question I ponder ALL the time: Which urban neighborhoods bordering major waterfronts offer safe *pedestrian* access to the actual WATER—and preferably to long linear parks offering > 1000’/300m of continuous water access?
I've spent MANY hours looking at Google Maps for ways to walk to the river from residential neighborhoods in cities all over the U.S. Access is TERRIBLE. I'm sooo envious of #Vancouver, BC. It's frustrating how cut off we are by seawalls, railroads, industry, private homes... /2
Hood River is an incredible town, and it’s the undisputed windsurfing capital of Earth. But, just like ALL of Oregon’s Columbia River towns, I-84 completely severs all possible pedestrian connections between residential areas and the river itself. /3
Members of the 63rd Lightfoot Militia militia hang back in the parking lot watching the #Spokane #GeorgeFloyd protest. Tells me they're there to make sure that what happened last week doesn't happen this week.
#Spokane protest speaker Renee White seeks support for the cause from a member of the Washington State Patrol. He says he supports the 1st Amendment and they're there to keep everyone safe -- but doesn't go as far as to endorse the cause.
The protest in front of the Courthouse:
It’s not every day that a developer wants me to coach their team on urbanism, & critique their partially built inner city project so next phases can be better. Looking forward to workshopping with @greenstonehomes & city staff on @KendallYards in #Spokane Washington this week.
The heart of #Spokane’s @KendallYards neighbourhood is the new/evolving main street — walkable streetscape, generous patio seating, human scale. Next phase can have more housing above the street providing more eyes & “body heat.” People come from all over to enjoy the new street.
Every good new main street, & every walkable neighbourhood, needs at least one walkable urban grocery store. @KendallYards’s grocery store #MyFreshBasket is more than a store — it’s a community gathering place. #Spokane #completecommunities #thirdplace
