The 2017 Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey revealed that in San Francisco there is a total of 7,499 homeless men and women, and a staggering 58% of them are unsheltered.

The Institute created a toolkit that models the steps to create a Park Prescription program.

As the NPS Urban Agenda pilot phase comes to a close, it’s time to share out some of the lessons learned.

During my fellowship, I had the opportunity to speak with different park professionals and stakeholders, from park police to social service providers, regarding homelessness in the parks. This allowed me to examine the issue from many angles, and one thing I learned is that any approach involves many moving parts.