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This strategy has in fact been tried in a few places and while it's not a cure-all, it seems to work pretty good.

• s1artibartfast 3y ago
  Low income housing projects have been tried in the US too with mixed outcomes. My guess is that the Baseline social behavior and expectation is just lower in the US than in places like Taiwan or Singapore, where it is incredibly successful
  • fragmede 3y ago
    What's frustrating is "mixed outcomes" leads to "oh, the whole idea is bad" which then leads to "let's not do that, or try anything remotely resembling that". Low income housing projects are the answer, there's just a lot of cultural changes and reframing and winning hearts and minds; a lot of that sort of work to be done before housing projects are politically viable.
    • s1artibartfast 3y ago
      Yeah, it works in some contexts. I think it would be an interesting experiment to try a planned project with high support, high requirements, and zero tolerance for crime. Instead of expecting the worst from people expect the best and hold them to a high standard. Imagine a Gated community where everyone is expected to be in rehab, education, or employment and you get kicked out if you fail to follow through or commit crimes. The point wouldn't be to a provide a catch-all support for everyone, but provide a safe space and support for those working to improve themselves.
  • kevingadd 3y ago
    Seeing comments like this get downvoted into oblivion when they're stating basic information without any obvious slant or other violations of the HN rules/norms is really bumming me out.