> The current shelter system very often warehouses people in conditions that would not be acceptable for any kind of paid accommodations, whether it be temporar

> The current shelter system very often warehouses people in conditions that would not be acceptable for any kind of paid accommodations, whether it be temporary accommodations (like a hotel) or permanent (like an apartment or house). I'm curious how homeless shelters compare to (paid) hostels, which are far more economical than hotels. They're (I assume) both in a dormitory setting. Hotels are obviously not economically feasible as a long-term solution. I think the risk of this proposal is that they are not a reasonable on-ramp to society, as even if you can get a stable job you almost certainly cannot afford to live in a hotel full-time. On the other hand, some sort of hostel-style accommodation would be reasonable.