At New Creation Church’s Safe Outdoor Space, up to 10 residents have their own tents, as well as storage, and access to restrooms and showers in a secure supervised area.
The City of Albuquerque is looking to make it easier to establish Safe Outdoor Spaces for people living on the streets by changing a few key ordinances. Only one space has been opened so far, which is located at New Creation Church in the International District.
Safe Outdoor Spaces, also sometimes called sanctioned encampments, are designated areas where unhoused people can live outdoors that are secure, supervised, and come with basic amenities like access to restrooms and showers…