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We already built more than enough houses. The problem is that bank and landlords profits contribute to economic growth, the mandate of capitalism. Housing the homeless would contribute far more to economic growth. But, it'd take more than four years to see the results.
So no. We can't house them. The need to suffer because otherwise capitalism is threatened.
There's not as much profit in it, so the private sector won't touch it, it's that simple.
We need social housing, designed and built to be as affordable as possible, with the option to rent at just above cost or rent to buy.
Of course, the usual twats will start crying about socialism but fuck them. If capitalism fails then the state has to step in.
The chronically homeless, the ones that are hardest to get off the street, are difficult to house for reasons besides availability or cost, though.
And we could still fund a facility and staff to house and treat them and it would be cheaper than the current emergency services and courts costs. It would also be more humane and prevent massive encampments from forming.
They dont want to stay though. You have to realize that some people just dont think the way others think. Call it mental illness, call it mental differences, call it whatever you want. But some people are just not compatible with homes.
That's probably the case for some but not the vast majority. I'm sure there's plenty who would like an opportunity to get back on their feet, speaking from past experience, some are just mentally ill and need mental health help to get back and to those who just prefer the streets they can go back.
Cool, how about everyone else that is homeless?
Housing costs money so evicting them is actually saving money. /S
We need affordable housing AND mandated drug / phsyc treatment programs for some of these people. One without the other won’t help enough.