Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Starting Tuesday, Dec. 17 through Monday, March 24, 2025, the W41 lot will be closed to accommodate Tent City 3. Transportation Services has given W41 permit holders access to park in W10 during this period. 

Tent City 3 provides a safe, secure place for unhoused individuals and families while they seek work and housing. Operating since 2000, TC3 hosts up to 100 people in a communal encampment. It has been hosted by the UW previously in 2017, 2021, and 2023, as well as by Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, and nearby churches. 

After previous stays near the Fishery Sciences buildings (2017, 2021) and in parking lot E-21 by the Waterfront Activities Center (2023), Tent City 3 will move to parking lot W41, across from Condon Hall. Following a review with UW’s Facilities team, W41 was the only available site that met TC3’s requirements: a relatively flat hardscape with access to electricity, water, and transit. 

For frequently asked questions about Tent City 3, please visit the Tent City 3 FAQ page.