Well, part of it is a pragmatic understanding that there are areas with encampments that are for many reasons terrible spots for having an encampment. City of L

Well, part of it is a pragmatic understanding that there are areas with encampments that are for many reasons terrible spots for having an encampment. City of LA passed an ordinance recently barring encampments from within 500 ft of schools, near things like fire hydrants or driveways where sight is blocked or other certain road configurations where it would be very dangerous for pedestrians either living in the encampment or trying to navigate around the encampment thats blocking sidewalk access by walking on the street. I wouldn't be surprised if ADA considerations are being factored in with these site selections, now that the city has endured a number of lawsuits from people getting hit trying to sidestep an encampment now. You can enforce these common sense safety rules today while you wait for money to be agreed upon and earmarked, planning to begin, contracts awarded, construction to take place, etc. Even if the stars aligned and all relevant power brokers agreed on starting a homeless shelter tomorrow, it could be ten years before one person is helped with that act.