The Squatters Dilemma: Global Housing Lessons for Local Housing Problems

From tent clusters in parks, to RVs along roadsides, to boarded-up but lived-in houses, squatting, in its various forms, has become more visible in recent years. These living arrangements often spark fears about public health and safety, which in turn have led to new laws that ban camping in public spaces.

In this talk, explore how communities around the world have confronted squatting — sometimes successfully, sometimes not. What lessons can we bring home to Washington? And how might we use them to build stronger communities while respecting others’ experiences?