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Embedding Students in Community Living to prevent homelessness. “The OU-Tulsa House” A Step -Up Home Carissa Hines and Jackie Lamb. Homelessness in Tulsa. 26% of Tulsa population is homeless or at risk of becoming so (150,000 people) Only 1 homeless shelter open 24/7
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Embedding Students in Community Living to prevent homelessness “The OU-Tulsa House” A Step -Up Home Carissa Hines and Jackie Lamb
Homelessness in Tulsa • 26% of Tulsa population is homeless or at risk of becoming so (150,000 people) • Only 1 homeless shelter open 24/7 • Cost of leaving people homeless is greater than cost of housing them • 14 schools closed in Tulsa in the past few years • Vacant buildings : decrease neighborhood value, target for vandalism, increases crime, drug activity
Adaptive Reuse of Closed School Students Resident Advisors Classrooms Apartments Cafeteria Kitchen Library Resource Room Classroom Daycare Center Gymnasium Fitness Center