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Transcript: Homeless Shelter System Implementation For the city of Cincinnati Who am I? -Derrick Hollins Jr. -Mid sophomore at UC -Currently in the Aerospace Engineering Program Intro Background Info -Homelessness is a problem in Cincinnati -Over 7000 people experienced homelessness in Cincinnati during the year 2019 (strategiestoendhomelessness.org) -838 of those people, including 10 children experienced unsheltered homelessness (strategiestoendhomelessness.org) -Through implementation of the program, we aim to cut this number down significantly by bringing shelter to the unsheltered -It is important to provide all people in the city with shelter and access to wellness Background Pictures Graph Alt: Graph of homeless population in NYC from 1983-2019 Project Description (Phase 1+2) -Homeless collect trash around the city -homeless take trash to one of many "Trash Vending Machines" located in the city -Trash is weighed and disposed -Based on weight, a ticket will print and can be redeemed at one of many shelters -These tickets will act as rent for a room in one of these shelters -Ohio Department of Transportation communication manager, Brian Cunningham, says that “It is an annoyance, it is a huge issue and it costs about a million dollars a year for ODOT District 8 in the Cincinnati area to clean up this trash” (WCPO.com). Project Description pt.1 Vending machine Design Alt: A sketch of the design for the "Trash Vending Machine" Project Description (Phase 3) -Tickets redeemed at the shelter grant access to a room for a certain period of time -These shelters are similar to hotels with benefits and amenities -There will be in-house staff and security at each facility as well Project Description pt.2 Cost Analysis Cost Analysis Feasibility Of Project Feasibility Revisions Revisions -There is preexisting sheleters located around the city which can be converted into the proposed type of facility -saves money, time, and resources -keeps other shelters from shutting down -helps the homeless since they are already familiar with these shelters and there locations Final Decision/Recommendations -In conclusion, the project is feasible -We recommend the implementation of 2-3 new facilities while converting preexisting shelters into the proposed type Conclusion Project Timeline