2024-11-14T12:14:05-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150234601/new-initiative-matches-homeless-people-with-unused-addresses-in-uk Sean Joyner 2020-10-26T11:39:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4b/4b330a406562600afae7639e36c8aad8.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://www.proxyaddress.co.uk/" target="_blank"></a>Developed by British architect and former Archinect school blogger&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/people/cover/1888864/chris-hildrey" target="_blank">Chris Hildrey</a>, <a href="https://www.proxyaddress.co.uk/#home" target="_blank">ProxyAddress</a> recently announced the start of its pilot in the London borough of Lewisham today. The service uses the duplicated address details of existing homes to provide those facing homelessness with a consistent, secure, and free address which they can use to access the support they need.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mayor of Lewisham Damien Egan said of the project: "I&rsquo;m really proud that Lewisham will be the first local authority to trial this new service, which will make it much simpler for homeless people to access the services they need to get back on their feet.</p> <p>"With the government having ended its ban on evictions, the pilot couldn&rsquo;t be happening at a more important time and I&rsquo;m pleased that Lewisham will be leading the way on tackling homelessness and inequality."</p> <p>ProxyAddresses are provided with explicit consent from property owners - including councils, housing associations, housing developers, private donations, ...</p>