Overview:
The City of Portland requested that the Portland State University Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative (HRAC) assist with the design and evaluation of a new program to provide laundry services to people experiencing homelessness. As part of the project, a report on facility design and services was produced in 2023 that incorporated best practices from similar programs, original findings from related HRAC research, and an extensive literature review. A follow-up memo provided recommendations for the laundry facility based on the space design, layout, furnishings, and equipment on site as of May 3, 2024. These items will also be incorporated into a final report that provides additional program and service recommendations.