Changes at "Housing Task Force - Scope and Research"
Description (English)
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A plan of action to provide tenants the platform to be heard, to be provided with alternatives, and to help with moving through with such alternatives. Consider land sovereignty as insurance of a community’s ability to self-determine with regard to land/water stewardship, transit, shelter, development, commerce, etc.
We have discussed the following questions:
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To what extent are non-profits in charge of housing accountable for the well-being of their tenants and their workers
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In whose best interest are they operating?
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Where are we seeing unacceptable deficiencies? ie. Workplace conditions, living conditions, access to language justice, etc.
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A plan of action to provide tenants the platform to be heard, to be provided with alternatives, and to help with moving through with such alternatives. Consider land sovereignty as insurance of a community’s ability to self-determine with regard to land/water stewardship, transit, shelter, development, commerce, etc.
We have discussed the following questions:
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To what extent are non-profits in charge of housing accountable for the well-being of their tenants and their workers
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In whose best interest are they operating?
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Where are we seeing unacceptable deficiencies? ie. Workplace conditions, living conditions, access to language justice, etc.
By providing relief to the immediate needs of vulnerable residents, we can fortify and position people for a more ambitious effort.
The lens is Dignity - this isn't about assigning blame, but having an appreciation for individual needs
We need to be trustworthy and intentional with this effort, especially at this moment. We don't want to waste people's time or raise hope without having a clear plan that is communicated with willing participants.
An immediate goal would be to serve as a conduit for mutual aid, safety, building resources/info, transportation, cleaning services; basically ensure health and safety in an immediate sense. A long-term goal (research for could happen simultaneously) could be to acquire deficient properties from delinquent Owners, and hold them to account.
Instructions to participate (English)
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COMPLETE: Identified case studies
Serrano Apartments
Culmoore Apartments
Barcroft Apartments
Columbia Pike / Bucchanan St
Can add more if desired
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First-Hand accounts (let's start reaching out):
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Interviews w/ friends, acquaintances, family
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People who have organized for Serrano Apartments
Kei looking up names of organizers from article 2 years ago
Friendly building mgmt: Are any of the building managers well-intentioned and strapped by the conditions of Ownership/financial hardship?
Risky/awkward: contact negligent property owners and see if they will overshare
Professionals: Renters Union, local mutual aid groups, legal experts
Public records, Reddit, published articles, crime reports(?)
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Once we have a firmer plan about what we're committing to, Outreach: Gauge willingness of other residents
Are we able to put our own eyes on some of these conditions, and document?
Ways to discreetly advertise to other residents?
Firm-up a list of questions for residents
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Tabulate basic building/property/Owner info, history (Caroline)
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Establish commonalities
Common actors (development, bdg mgmt, inspection history, etc)
Common internal conditions (ie Electrical vulnerabilities, cleanliness, a sense of "home", ventilation issues, mold, old chipped paint/vinyl, accessibility, sound transmission etc)
External environmental factors
Suggestions from residents
Resident wishlist items, immediate and long-term
Accessibility to convenient public transportation, public space, supermarkets, etc.
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Field Trips (maybe this is a separate initiative; Kei and Caroline are typically available and willing on Sundays)
Buildings in other areas with similar conditions
Contact River East Design Center to see if Anna can do a meeting - she provides community design services and also has a mobile cart that she takes out to educate Ward 8 residents on their rights
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Redelicious is doing a farm day on Sunday 12/07
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COMPLETE: Identified case studies
Serrano Apartments
Culmoore Apartments
Barcroft Apartments
Columbia Pike / Bucchanan St
Can add more if desired
-
First-Hand accounts (let's start reaching out):
-
Interviews w/ friends, acquaintances, family
-
People who have organized for Serrano Apartments
Kei looking up names of organizers from article 2 years ago
Friendly building mgmt: Are any of the building managers well-intentioned and strapped by the conditions of Ownership/financial hardship?
Risky/awkward: contact negligent property owners and see if they will overshare
Professionals: Renters Union, local mutual aid groups, legal experts
Public records, Reddit, published articles, crime reports(?)
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-
Once we have a firmer plan about what we're committing to, Outreach: Gauge willingness of other residents
Are we able to put our own eyes on some of these conditions, and document?
Ways to discreetly advertise to other residents?
Firm-up a list of questions for residents
-
Tabulate basic building/property/Owner info, history (Caroline)
-
Identify commonalities
Common actors (development, bdg mgmt, inspection history, etc)
Common internal conditions (ie Electrical vulnerabilities, cleanliness, a sense of "home", ventilation issues, mold, old chipped paint/vinyl, accessibility, sound transmission etc)
External environmental factors
Suggestions from residents / opportunities for improvement
Resident wishlist items, immediate and long-term
Accessibility to convenient public transportation, public space, supermarkets, etc.
-
Field Trips (maybe this is a separate initiative; Kei and Caroline are typically available and willing on Sundays)
Buildings in other areas with similar conditions
Contact River East Design Center to see if Anna can do a meeting - she provides community design services and also has a mobile cart that she takes out to educate Ward 8 residents on their rights
-
Redelicious is doing a farm day on Sunday 12/07
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