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“If the goal is to help the unhoused be woven into the social fabric” - I don’t think that’s ever been the goal. Maybe in some idealistic substack, but not when
by xenospn 10mo ago
“If the goal is to help the unhoused be woven into the social fabric” - I don’t think that’s ever been the goal. Maybe in some idealistic substack, but not when it comes to actual policy making. The goal has always been removal of anyone seen as a nuisance at best, or a threat at worst.
- smurda 10mo agoMany cities have mixed-income housing strategies to create a social and economic mix, including London where council housing is peppered in throughout the boroughs. "Building more densely in the right places will not just enable the delivery of more homes, but will also improve access to jobs and services, while helping to fund desperately needed social and physical infrastructure. It will help people to be active and healthy, by locating more housing within walking and cycling distance of local amenities and public transport access, and by reducing reliance on car ownership. Furthermore, it will help to foster socially and economically mixed neighbourhoods, which are a key part of maintaining London’s vibrancy and economic success." -London Housing Strategy https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/OtherOrganisation/london_draft_housing_strategy.pdf https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/Othe...
- xenospn 10mo agoThe only thing in common between Salt Lake City and London is that they are both English speaking cities. Might as well compare Paris with Cayenne.