PHY131H1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Embodied Energy, Universal Design
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Temporary emergency cold weather protection for the homeless. On any given night in the city of toronto there are thousands of people without a permanent home in which to sleep. Despite the availability of emergency shelters there are still a significant number of individuals who either choose to, or are forced to, sleep outdoors. These individuals are often referred to as rough sleepers [1]. Rough sleepers, or those individuals who sleep on the streets, are at higher risk of injury, illness, and assault. During extreme cold weather alerts the city of toronto homeless. Services and their allies make additional efforts to ensure that rough sleepers have a safe, indoor place to sleep at night. However, even with this effort there are significant numbers of people who remain outside in cold extreme conditions. The city of toronto is conducting extensive research and engaging in community development initiatives to better encourage rough sleepers to utilize the existing emergency shelter system.
