D.C. Homeless Encampments Get Bulldozed

[Concerned American]

You are funny with your obsession over the dicks of others.

Says the guy that referenced them.

 

[Concerned American]

Thankfully it still cares a little about my vote.

Last time I looked it was 312-226. Popular vote and every swing state. You've been overruled. As Obama said, "Elections have consequences."

 

[alang1216]

So, please to enlighten us all on your proposed solution.

Hey, I know, maybe the dems can set aside a homeless zone somewhere scenic....Like Martha's Vineyard.....Build it and they will come.

I'm hardly a policy expert so I'd look to see what others have done and choose what is proven to work.

Five cities, five approaches​

Brno: pioneering the model in the Czech Republic​

Brno was the first Czech city to introduce Housing First, launching its pilot programme in 2016. Initially targeting 50 families, the project has since expanded, benefiting from European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) funding. Brno’s approach prioritises vulnerable groups such as rough sleepers and families with health issues. Despite its successes, the city faces challenges in securing sustainable funding and reducing long waiting times for social housing.

Glasgow: integrating housing first into policy​

Glasgow was an early adopter of Housing First in Scotland, focusing on individuals with complex needs, including substance abuse and mental health issues. The programme, initially led by Turning Point Scotland, has grown into a core city service with strong government backing. A key success factor has been Glasgow’s ability to mobilise public housing and foster strong partnerships with social landlords. However, challenges remain in scaling up the programme, as high levels of ongoing support are required for many participants.

Lisbon: municipal leadership in tackling homelessness​

Lisbon’s housing first journey began in 2009 with a small-scale initiative led by the Association for Psychosocial Study and Integration (AEIPS). over time, the city government stepped in to expand the programme, setting an ambitious goal of securing 400 housing placements. Unlike other cities, Lisbon relies almost entirely on the private rental market, which has made securing affordable housing increasingly difficult. To address this, city officials are advocating for national policies that allocate social housing specifically for homeless individuals.

Lyon Metropole: a policy-driven approach​

Lyon has embedded housing first principles into its broader housing policies, aiming to integrate the model across all homelessness services. the city works closely with national agencies to ensure funding and legislative support, prioritising affordable housing development over traditional shelters. However, a tightening housing market and financial constraints pose obstacles to fully realising the programme’s potential.

Vantaa: Finland’s systemic commitment to housing first​

As part of Finland’s broader homelessness strategy, Vantaa has implemented a whole-system approach where housing first principles guide all homelessness services. Publicly owned housing plays a crucial role in the model, allowing for long-term stability. One unique feature of Vantaa’s approach is the involvement of individuals with lived experience in shaping services. Nonetheless, financial sustainability and social isolation among first-time housing residents remain concerns.

 

[Orangecat]

Trump has done nothing to solve the problem. Those people still exist. They will go somewhere.

Cleaning up the garbage that has been festering in public spaces is a good first step to solving the problem. Invite them into your home, virtue-signaler.

 

[pknopp]

Over 60 years of it in the good weather west coast. DEMs (your boys) dealing with it you dumb OX. They get rich, the problem grows.

you support the (D) party, not me.

 

[Hollie]

I'm hardly a policy expert so I'd look to see what others have done and choose what is proven to work.

Five cities, five approaches​

Brno: pioneering the model in the Czech Republic​

Brno was the first Czech city to introduce Housing First, launching its pilot programme in 2016. Initially targeting 50 families, the project has since expanded, benefiting from European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) funding. Brno’s approach prioritises vulnerable groups such as rough sleepers and families with health issues. Despite its successes, the city faces challenges in securing sustainable funding and reducing long waiting times for social housing.

Glasgow: integrating housing first into policy​

Glasgow was an early adopter of Housing First in Scotland, focusing on individuals with complex needs, including substance abuse and mental health issues. The programme, initially led by Turning Point Scotland, has grown into a core city service with strong government backing. A key success factor has been Glasgow’s ability to mobilise public housing and foster strong partnerships with social landlords. However, challenges remain in scaling up the programme, as high levels of ongoing support are required for many participants.

Lisbon: municipal leadership in tackling homelessness​

Lisbon’s housing first journey began in 2009 with a small-scale initiative led by the Association for Psychosocial Study and Integration (AEIPS). over time, the city government stepped in to expand the programme, setting an ambitious goal of securing 400 housing placements. Unlike other cities, Lisbon relies almost entirely on the private rental market, which has made securing affordable housing increasingly difficult. To address this, city officials are advocating for national policies that allocate social housing specifically for homeless individuals.

Lyon Metropole: a policy-driven approach​

Lyon has embedded housing first principles into its broader housing policies, aiming to integrate the model across all homelessness services. the city works closely with national agencies to ensure funding and legislative support, prioritising affordable housing development over traditional shelters. However, a tightening housing market and financial constraints pose obstacles to fully realising the programme’s potential.

Vantaa: Finland’s systemic commitment to housing first​

As part of Finland’s broader homelessness strategy, Vantaa has implemented a whole-system approach where housing first principles guide all homelessness services. Publicly owned housing plays a crucial role in the model, allowing for long-term stability. One unique feature of Vantaa’s approach is the involvement of individuals with lived experience in shaping services. Nonetheless, financial sustainability and social isolation among first-time housing residents remain concerns.

tell us about the California solution.

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California has invested approximately $24 billion over the past five years to address homelessness, but the effectiveness of this spending has been questioned amid rising homeless numbers.

Overview of Spending​

California has allocated a staggering $24 billion to combat homelessness from 2018 to 2023. Despite this significant investment, the state has seen an increase in its homeless population, which was estimated at 181,000 in 2023, up from 172,000 in the previous fiscal year. This translates to nearly $42,000 spent per homeless individual in the 2021-22 fiscal year alone.

CBS News+1

Key Programs and Financial Assistance​

The state offers various programs aimed at providing financial assistance and essential services to help homeless individuals transition into stable housing. Some of the notable programs include:

• General Relief (GR): A county-funded program providing cash assistance to indigent adults who are ineligible for federal or state programs. For example, eligible individuals in Los Angeles County can receive up to $221 per month.
  
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• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A federal program that provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with low income. In California, the maximum SSI payment is approximately $1,040.21 per month.
  
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• CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA) Program: This program offers temporary shelter assistance for up to 16 days, with payments of up to $85 per day for a family of four, along with permanent housing assistance.
  
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• Project Roomkey: Initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, this program provides temporary, non-congregate shelter to high-risk individuals experiencing homelessness.
  
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Effectiveness and Accountability​

Despite the substantial financial commitment, a state audit revealed that California has not consistently tracked the outcomes of its homelessness programs. The audit highlighted that only two out of five major programs analyzed were deemed "likely cost-effective." This raises concerns about the accountability and effectiveness of the funds allocated to combat homelessness.

CBS News+1
In summary, while California has made significant financial investments to address homelessness, the rising numbers and questions about the effectiveness of these programs indicate that more needs to be done to ensure that resources are directed effectively to alleviate this ongoing crisis."

 

[LeftofLeft]

Where was all of this concern from the Left this time last year when Gavin Newsom had the homeless removed in San Francisco?

I’m all for more money for resources for the homeless without the bureaucratic bloat that Democrats use as a vehicle to reward their friends.

Funding homeless is a lot better use of money vs. funding for PBS and NPR.

 

[alang1216]

Who's he? You mean Ronald Reagan? He was a democrat at one time and then he wised up.

He opened the mental institutions in CA when he was the GOP governor. Maybe not so wise.

 

[BackAgain]

Trump has done nothing to solve the problem. Those people still exist. They will go somewhere.

Your statement is both true and false.

It is true that these people will still exist and “go somewhere.”

But it is false that President Trump has “done nothing to solve the problem.”

Which problem? Homelessness in general? That would require arranging (somehow) to address a massive increase in the availability of mental health hospitals and resources or drug addiction hospitals (beds) resources. That absolutely hasn’t happened. Of course, to be fair, it didn’t happened under Obumbler or Potato, either.

But if you mean the problem of public safety in the nation’s capital, then you’re clearly wrong. And by solve, naturally, I hope you don’t mean “the total elimination of crime.” There are numerous criminals out there who aren’t homeless or mentally ill or drug addicted.

But if, by “solve,” we are talking about significantly cutting down on what many of the homeless do to support themselves or their habits — especially what they do to their fellow DC residents — then you’re not paying attention.

 

[jknowgood]

You mean Dems like Ronald Regan?

It was you loons that were demanding the closure of mental hospitals. Also who ran both houses during Regan's term.

 

[alang1216]

tell us about the California solution.

"
California has invested approximately $24 billion over the past five years to address homelessness, but the effectiveness of this spending has been questioned amid rising homeless numbers.

Overview of Spending​

California has allocated a staggering $24 billion to combat homelessness from 2018 to 2023. Despite this significant investment, the state has seen an increase in its homeless population, which was estimated at 181,000 in 2023, up from 172,000 in the previous fiscal year. This translates to nearly $42,000 spent per homeless individual in the 2021-22 fiscal year alone.
CBS News+1

Key Programs and Financial Assistance​

The state offers various programs aimed at providing financial assistance and essential services to help homeless individuals transition into stable housing. Some of the notable programs include:

• General Relief (GR): A county-funded program providing cash assistance to indigent adults who are ineligible for federal or state programs. For example, eligible individuals in Los Angeles County can receive up to $221 per month.
  
  1
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A federal program that provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with low income. In California, the maximum SSI payment is approximately $1,040.21 per month.
  
  1
• CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA) Program: This program offers temporary shelter assistance for up to 16 days, with payments of up to $85 per day for a family of four, along with permanent housing assistance.
  
  1
• Project Roomkey: Initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, this program provides temporary, non-congregate shelter to high-risk individuals experiencing homelessness.
  
  1
• 
  
  
  1 Source

Effectiveness and Accountability​

Despite the substantial financial commitment, a state audit revealed that California has not consistently tracked the outcomes of its homelessness programs. The audit highlighted that only two out of five major programs analyzed were deemed "likely cost-effective." This raises concerns about the accountability and effectiveness of the funds allocated to combat homelessness.
CBS News+1
In summary, while California has made significant financial investments to address homelessness, the rising numbers and questions about the effectiveness of these programs indicate that more needs to be done to ensure that resources are directed effectively to alleviate this ongoing crisis."

You try many different solutions and keep what works. You don't pick an ideological solution and assume it will work. Not in CA and not in DC.

 

[Hollie]

You try many different solutions and keep what works. You don't pick an ideological solution and assume it will work. Not in CA and not in DC.

What solutions? like stealing foreign aid money to publish tranny comic books?

 

[alang1216]

It was you loons that were demanding the closure of mental hospitals. Also who ran both houses during Regan's term.

Gov. Reagan signed the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act in 1967, all but ending the practice of institutionalizing patients against their will. Signed NOT vetoed.

 

[alang1216]

Says the guy that referenced them.

BS, it is Hollie that keeps the tranny lie alive.

 

[alang1216]

Last time I looked it was 312-226. Popular vote and every swing state. You've been overruled. As Obama said, "Elections have consequences."

True enough but here in the Capital of the Confederacy, Trump lost twice.

 

[Rogue AI]

It is emotionally devastating to me to see a president who cares more about optics than people.

Exactly what solutions can the executive branch offer? I'll wait.

 

[Hollie]

BS, it is Hollie that keeps the tranny lie alive.

Your tranny comics, your tranny fetish.

 

[leftwinger]

pknopp

It was you loons that were demanding the closure of mental hospitals. Also who ran both houses during Regan's term.

Because like most GOVT PGMS in big blue cities they got stocked with DEI nurses orderlies janitors maintenance abusing raping and stealing the drugs without any end in site. No one is safe around Stain or Stain policy.

 

[alang1216]

What solutions? like stealing foreign aid money to publish tranny comic books?

Try some truth and get you mind out of other peoples pants, there are no "tranny comic books".

 

[Hollie]

Try some truth and get you mind out of other peoples pants, there are no "tranny comic books".

get your hands out of trannies underwear.

your tranny comic books won't disappear because you deny the facts.