The service hub around Downtown Miami and Overtown can promote inclusivity by maximizing access to life-saving assistance. Yet social stigma surrounding homelessness, as well as unmet housing needs, creates parallel practices of exclusion like fencing, partitioning, and “Keep Out” signage. The result is an environment in flux, where the availability and limitations of public spaces are in constant conflict. Reflect on your own neighborhood and whether it embodies these tensions. How is it exclusionary and inclusive to people experiencing homelessness?
