The Hospitality HUB Day Plaza
The Hospitality HUB is expanding and building a barrier-free women's shelter in Memphis, and is working to fund Phase 2 of the adjacent Day Plaza for the homeless to rest safely and comfortably.
Leader
ELLEN ROBERDS
Location
590 WASHINGTON MEMPHIS, TN 38105
About the project
The Day Plaza is a space where people experiencing homelessness may rest during the day. The plaza will be adjacent to the City's first barrier-free women's shelter as well as expanded Hub operations. The Plaza addresses the need for safe places where people experiencing homelessness may rest and receive supportive services to move out of homelessness.
The Steps
Phase 2 of the Day Plaza will be constructed at the end of 2021.
Why we‘re doing it
The number of safe places in Memphis where people experiencing homeless can rest during the day are inadequate, leaving them exposed to the violence of the streets as well as the elements in the summer and the winter. The Plaza Phase One is activated with a shade structure, lockers, bathrooms, water, electrical outlets, seating. Individuals feel at home in the well-maintained and beautifully designed Plaza. Plaza Phase Two has been designed through a partnership with Nature Sacred involving community input that will create healing, natural spaces. The Plaza is staffed with trained outreach workers and case managers that work with individuals to identify and implement the steps to move out of homelessness.