Project Topic: Best Practices of Safety for Shelter (Particularly in relation to the renovation of the Shelter)

• Focus on the current and new practices for shelters/group care facilities.
• Layout correlation to safety
• Security concerns
• Most activity is at night (most employees and when families are in the shelters)
• Downtown; keeping privacy with window location,ect
• Correlation of mental safety and surrounding environment
  • Could cause irritation, leading to potential aggression

Building Layout:

• Floor One:
  • Sign in lobby with waiting area.
  • Direct entrance to stairs and to dining area
  • Child Care and Education Facility.
  • Storage and offices
• Floor two:
  • 18 Rooms
    • One family each room
    • Lockable
    • Windows in each room
    • Closet space
    • Counter space
    • similar to old dorm style
  • Communal Bathrooms
    • similar to old dorm style, as well
    • showers, sinks, ect
    • separate room with tub for children
    • Communal living area
    • Couches
    • bright light

• Shelter Staff Offices