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I like that and I'd probably support some version of such a plan. But there are issues, especially where I live. Population density is quite thin out here in t
by NicolasGorden 7y ago
I like that and I'd probably support some version of such a plan. But there are issues, especially where I live.
Population density is quite thin out here in the desert. Also, since we don't offer a social net like in Holland, you'd need to police it against people literally sleeping in them or simply destroying them. Not to mention using them for nefarious activities. I'm not being alarmist, just saying there's a real cost to dealing with such aspects when people are spread out as thin as they are here. Maybe once we know what the cost is we'd find that the funds would be better spent setting up more shelters WITH bathrooms? Not saying this is the case. But that's exactly my original point: all these solutions are nuanced and need to be seen for what they are; addressing deep rooted social issues, with no solution being perfect and tons of choices that need to be made. Even if someone knew the perfect solution, finding how to bring it about is what matters. And that's bound to be imperfect, since that is what we live in.
- zapita 7y ago> Also, since we don't offer a social net like in Holland, you'd need to police it against people literally sleeping in them or simply destroying them Or provide a social net?
- lsc 7y agodo you have a lot of homelessness in the thinly-populated desert?
- ac29 7y agoThe cost is about $300k/toilet: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/02/03/city-leaders-public-bathroom-cesar-chavez-park/ https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/02/03/city-leaders-publ...