Urban Alchemy Part 2: A Million Dollar Class Action Lawsuit

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Past Related Episodes: 

• 12/13/23: Urban Alchemy Part 1: Structure, Funding, & Admissions 

• 11/15/23: Next PDX Temp. Alternative Shelter Site Faces Hazardous Chemical Cleanup

• 3/15/23: Urban Alchemy Wins Portland Mass Camp Project Amid Lawsuit Concerns

• 3/8/23: City Plans for Mass Camp Sites Emerge, But Failed Negotiations Raise Questions

Background Info & Context:

• Class Action Lawsuit Filing that later resulted in $1 million settlement in October 2023

• Unemployment Among Formerly Incarcerated People [Prison Policy Initiative]

• Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative comprehensive study on village models and governance [Portland State University]

Episode Credits:

Reporting & Interview: Jeremiah Hayden, Street Roots Reporter

Host & Producer: Nina Dabit, XRAY.FM Development Manager

Post-Production & Editing:  Kyle Gilmer, Residual Audio