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Those represent a very small fraction of the unhoused population.

• viscanti 5y ago
  But probably the source of a large portion of the antisocial behavior that cities are trying to deal with (e.x. human feces in subway escalators that cause constant breakdowns in the escalators that aren't actually designed to be defecated into).
  • jjeaff 5y ago
    Is there something particularly attractive about an escalator to someone who needs to poop? Or is it just that there is so much pooping all over the place that some just ends up in the escalators?
    • viscanti 5y ago
      As one who rarely defecates in escalators in subways I'd only be speculating, but I would imagine that at night, when the subway is closed, they afford more privacy and protection from the elements than the street.
• qqqwerty 5y ago
  But they are responsible for large portion of the quality of life issues impacting local residents. I feel like the homeless issue is a case of two sides talking past each other. Homeless advocates (and the "industry") are doing their best to support the "down on their luck" individuals. These folks are capable of holding down a job (maybe with some support), but might struggle to afford rent. The "homeless industry" is heavily focused on helping them. Meanwhile, local residents are complaining about the decline in quality of life from having individuals with drug and mental health issues living on their doorsteps. These types of homeless are very resistant to the services provided by the traditional "homeless industry". When you see a significant amount of tax revenue going to homeless services, but the guy living in a tent down the street is getting no help, it can be very frustrating. Hopefully this measure is the first step towards solving that issue.
• urda 5y ago
  And yet they are causing the majority of issues.