The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $450,000 Project Grant under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program to the San Diego State University Research Foundation. The grant supports a 3-year research project that addresses homelessness in the San Diego border region. The project leverages advanced artificial intelligence and geospatial techniques to map and analyze encampments of unhoused populations, with the goal of understanding socio-environmental factors influencing migration patterns and informing policy interventions. The research integrates data from street views, remote sensing imagery, and geographic information systems. Additionally, the project establishes the San Diego Homeless and Health Equality Research Team (SDHEART) consortium to promote collaboration among researchers, stakeholders, and the community. The project outcomes are expected to provide valuable insights into the dynamics of homelessness and serve as a model for similar research in other communities.