That's a huge factor-kids. Because kids have friends and/or family not from the area or their unit. That's where many problems start/come from-outsiders because they have no stake there
Large Homeless Encampment in Oakland California.
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OneEyedDiva
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I read this article and thought about the homeless threads here. While the author acknowledges that some of the homeless are in that predicament due to drugs, not everybody is. The comments are interesting too.
https://thevalleycitizen.com/homeless-its-not-the-drugs/
https://thevalleycitizen.com/homeless-its-not-the-drugs/
ElCastor
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We have a similar affordable price point issue in California. The problem is not greedy developers. It’s the cost of land, labor, and materials. In any case the homeless are not going to spend money on housing when they need it for more important things like drugs and wine.
California is proposing an interesting project that will not solve the homeless problem, but it’s a start …
“Newsom will deploy 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians, 200 in San Jose. None are headed to Oakland or San Francisco”
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/03...nties-plan-to-reduce-homelessness-15-by-2025/
For those not familiar with the Tiny Home …https://tinyhouseblog.com/yourstory/pauls-tiny-house-in-the-woods/
SeniorBen
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Good. They'll be able to do meth in the privacy of their tiny homes instead of in the public library bathrooms.
Remy
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No it isn't always drugs. The way things are going with rising real estate and out of control rent increases in some areas, it's going to get worse. I don't know what's going to happen to me even.
Timewise 60+
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This morning on the news I heard a broader discussion on the money the State of California has spent on helping and resolving this homeless crisis. It equals over $100,000 per person based on the best estimates of the number of homeless. Yet after spending all this money NOTHING has changed...typical fix by Governments...
Remy
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- California, USA
@ElCastor I don't like that they are even calling those tiny houses. That's not the original definition. Tiny houses are livable 500sf or less. They should call these transitional rooms, squares or something. They are smaller than the refugee shacks that were built after the San Francisco 1906 earthquake. Some of which are incorporated into houses today.
No garbage. Amazing.
Remembering earthquake shacks, San Francisco's original tiny homes - Curbed SF
No one is building for the working person. Those 1,200 squares could help some that want it but I don't think it will do so much good.
No garbage. Amazing.
Remembering earthquake shacks, San Francisco's original tiny homes - Curbed SF
No one is building for the working person. Those 1,200 squares could help some that want it but I don't think it will do so much good.
Remy
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I've heard similar. And the disaster continues.
San Francisco just closed the Tenderloin district a so called safe injection site for a few reasons but also offered other services including housing help/placement which very few took advantage of. As noted before many homeless don't want rules or bother with things like paperwork which would be required for those mini homes.
Just like the addicts and alcoholics until many of the chronically homeless really really want off the streets they won't even take up or take advantage of known programs. I can see some with children taking advantage but single people no.
Just like the addicts and alcoholics until many of the chronically homeless really really want off the streets they won't even take up or take advantage of known programs. I can see some with children taking advantage but single people no.
SeniorBen
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AI is going to put more and more people out of work, which will acerbate the homeless problem. I asked ChatGPT what kind of economic system will work best for a world with ubiquitous AI and this is what it gave me...
The question of what economic system is best suited for a world with ubiquitous AI is a complex one and subject to ongoing debate among economists, policymakers, and thinkers. While AI and automation will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the job market, it is important to recognize that they also have the potential to create new opportunities and spur economic growth.
One potential economic system that has been proposed to address the challenges of automation and AI is a universal basic income (UBI). Under a UBI system, every citizen would receive a regular, unconditional cash payment from the government, which would provide a basic level of income to cover their basic needs. This could help to offset the potential job losses caused by automation and AI and provide a safety net for those who may struggle to find work.
Another economic system that has been proposed is a job guarantee program, which would involve the government guaranteeing a job to every citizen who is willing and able to work. This could help to ensure that everyone has access to employment opportunities and could help to address issues of inequality and poverty.
Ultimately, the best economic system for a world with ubiquitous AI will depend on a variety of factors, including the degree of automation, the nature of work, and the political and social values of the society in question. It is likely that a combination of different approaches, such as a UBI and job guarantee program, will be necessary to address the challenges posed by automation and AI while ensuring that everyone has access to basic needs and opportunities.
The question of what economic system is best suited for a world with ubiquitous AI is a complex one and subject to ongoing debate among economists, policymakers, and thinkers. While AI and automation will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the job market, it is important to recognize that they also have the potential to create new opportunities and spur economic growth.
One potential economic system that has been proposed to address the challenges of automation and AI is a universal basic income (UBI). Under a UBI system, every citizen would receive a regular, unconditional cash payment from the government, which would provide a basic level of income to cover their basic needs. This could help to offset the potential job losses caused by automation and AI and provide a safety net for those who may struggle to find work.
Another economic system that has been proposed is a job guarantee program, which would involve the government guaranteeing a job to every citizen who is willing and able to work. This could help to ensure that everyone has access to employment opportunities and could help to address issues of inequality and poverty.
Ultimately, the best economic system for a world with ubiquitous AI will depend on a variety of factors, including the degree of automation, the nature of work, and the political and social values of the society in question. It is likely that a combination of different approaches, such as a UBI and job guarantee program, will be necessary to address the challenges posed by automation and AI while ensuring that everyone has access to basic needs and opportunities.