The safe outdoor space in the International District may ... “They have to pass a background check that filters out violent felonies and sex offenders,” Harden said. “Then there's an ...

And so this safe outdoor space attempts to be just that,” said New Creation Church Pastor Jesse Harden. Harden says unhoused people will have to apply to stay there and complete a background check.

On Thursday, the city celebrated the first official Safe Outdoor Space by New Creations church ... They said individuals who stay there go through a background check before staying.