L.A.’s New Project Housing Homeless In Shipping Containers Costs $600k Per Home

[The Original Tree]

Why are you raping the taxpayer to the tune of $600,000 for a single shipping container, and used ones at that?

poor lil' Cali Crybabies-

when havent RW dolts not whined about how that state runs its business ?

Quit your bitching. We always point out the failures of socialism and the welfare state so it doesn't happen elsewhere. Even when it is in Cuba and North Korea and Venezuela and the old Soviet Union. California doesn't get pass.

Trump gets a pass for saluting commie sob's from morons like you -

so stfu

 

[Flash]

poor lil' Cali Crybabies-

when havent RW dolts not whined about how that state runs its business ?

Quit your bitching. We always point out the failures of socialism and the welfare state so it doesn't happen elsewhere. Even when it is in Cuba and North Korea and Venezuela and the old Soviet Union. California doesn't get pass.

Trump gets a pass for saluting commie sob's from morons like you -

so stfu

Sorry Moon Bat but you can't blame the failures of the filthy Democrats in Kommie Kalifornia on Trump.

 

[Flash]

Why are you raping the taxpayer to the tune of $600,000 for a single shipping container, and used ones at that?

poor lil' Cali Crybabies-

when havent RW dolts not whined about how that state runs its business ?

Quit your bitching. We always point out the failures of socialism and the welfare state so it doesn't happen elsewhere. Even when it is in Cuba and North Korea and Venezuela and the old Soviet Union. California doesn't get pass.

Trump gets a pass for saluting commie sob's from morons like you -

so stfu

Because the stupid Democrats always screw up everything they try to do.

 

[candycorn]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

It seems to me the House is in Democrat control. How do you explain that?

 

[Siete]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

It seems to me the House is in Democrat control. How do you explain that?

naw, ya dont say - REALLY ??

GARSH !

THE HOUSE CAN PASS LEGISLATION INTO LAW WITHOUT THE SENATE ?

SLPAIN THAT, LUCY -

 

[BrokeLoser]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

The Super Nig spent $10 TRILLION during his eight year reign of terror and you keep telling us how your life was so much better during his run...What makes you think Trump isn’t following the same theory?

 

[Missouri_Mike]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Which is about 5k of the cost. And a prime example of the stupidity of government regulations.

Hardly. Shipping containers have no windows, electricity or plumbing, and hence are not constructed with ventilation or the need for electricity, water or sewage connections. The "stupid government regulations" you're talking about require that all construction for human habitation be properly equipped for ventilation and ability to connect with public utilities.

The conservative assumption that all government regulation is bad, once again fails to realize how many people are bilked into paying money for something that isn't very good for them at all, just because it's cheaper. It would be far cheaper to actually build something that is designed for human habitation that it would be to take apart a old metal container and cut windows and doorways into the shell, and retrofit it for water, electricity and sewage. Humans don't live in metal sheds, nor should they.

But again, the problem isn't government investment in housing, it's government hiring large corporations to solve the problem. Giving a corporation $600,000 to build a house for a family is ridiculous. You could give $100,000 to 6 families, and let them build their own houses with the funds.

The US government keeps throwing money at corporations and asking them to solve problems. It's not working. At the same time, they decry giving money to low income people.

In Canada, we give money to low income people and let them spend it in the marketplace. Low income parents get a "child tax benefit" of up to $5000 per year per child, for families with income of less than $72,000. This isn't a program where the government gives billions to the day-care industry and asks them to create day care spaces. They wiould spend millions on fancy new facilities at a cost of thousands of dollars per space. This is a benefit where they give poor working parents money for day-care, and the private industry completes to fill the demand the money helps create.

Giving the money to the people and letting them buy the house, will encourage the builders to build homes these people can afford, with their grants. And the cost per unit will come down drastically.

And once again you’re full of shit. WTF were you doing on that job site during your extensive 6-month construction career? Floor sweeper?

Damn near ever job site has container offices. Electricity, toilets, heat and AC and yes windows and doors. That thing didn’t cost anywhere near 600k. Guess how I know that? Because no private business would build one, rent one or use one for that price.

 

[Dragonlady]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Which is about 5k of the cost. And a prime example of the stupidity of government regulations.

Hardly. Shipping containers have no windows, electricity or plumbing, and hence are not constructed with ventilation or the need for electricity, water or sewage connections. The "stupid government regulations" you're talking about require that all construction for human habitation be properly equipped for ventilation and ability to connect with public utilities.

The conservative assumption that all government regulation is bad, once again fails to realize how many people are bilked into paying money for something that isn't very good for them at all, just because it's cheaper. It would be far cheaper to actually build something that is designed for human habitation that it would be to take apart a old metal container and cut windows and doorways into the shell, and retrofit it for water, electricity and sewage. Humans don't live in metal sheds, nor should they.

But again, the problem isn't government investment in housing, it's government hiring large corporations to solve the problem. Giving a corporation $600,000 to build a house for a family is ridiculous. You could give $100,000 to 6 families, and let them build their own houses with the funds.

The US government keeps throwing money at corporations and asking them to solve problems. It's not working. At the same time, they decry giving money to low income people.

In Canada, we give money to low income people and let them spend it in the marketplace. Low income parents get a "child tax benefit" of up to $5000 per year per child, for families with income of less than $72,000. This isn't a program where the government gives billions to the day-care industry and asks them to create day care spaces. They wiould spend millions on fancy new facilities at a cost of thousands of dollars per space. This is a benefit where they give poor working parents money for day-care, and the private industry completes to fill the demand the money helps create.

Giving the money to the people and letting them buy the house, will encourage the builders to build homes these people can afford, with their grants. And the cost per unit will come down drastically.

And once again you’re full of shit. WTF were you doing on that job site during your extensive 6-month construction career? Floor sweeper?

Damn near ever job site has container offices. Electricity, toilets, heat and AC and yes windows and doors. That thing didn’t cost anywhere near 600k. Guess how I know that? Because no private business would build one, rent one or use one for that price.

My "construction career" was spent working in construction finance and law, not building homes on Construction sites. I worked for construction lawyers, on purchase, sale and development issues. I didn't work on construction sites, nor did I claim to. My stint with the Ontario Realty Corporation was spent parsing construction contracts, financials and invoicing, and dealing with construction liens.

Some of the big projects that I worked on in my career including the Windsor/Detroit Truck Tunnel, the construction of the Village of Blue Mountain, Casino Rama in Barrie, the construction of the Princess of Wales Theatre , the sale of Chrysler to Fiat, CITY-TV studios in Toronto, and the refinance of First Canadian Place. As one of clerks involved my role was minor, but definitely interesting.

No construction site in Canada has "container" offices. And people aren't living in construction site offices in the USA either.

 

[depotoo]

Here is one to buy for only$25,500.

Tiny House Listings

 

[Weatherman2020]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

Congress writes the budget. Zero condemnation of Pelosi and the squad by the Left shows how much you care about the deficit. And every one of your 2020 candidates wants to quadruple the deficit, not decrease it.

So back to the topic, hypocrite. Who’s getting paid $700K for each used shipping containers?

 

[Persistence Of Memory]

Do they at least have bathrooms in these places?

 

[Dragonlady]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

Congress writes the budget. Zero condemnation of Pelosi and the squad by the Left shows how much you care about the deficit. And every one of your 2020 candidates wants to quadruple the deficit, not decrease it.

So back to the topic, hypocrite. Who’s getting paid $700K for used shipping containers?

This Congress hasn't written a budget. That's what last year's government shutdown was over. Republicans passed the previous budgets as well as the tax cuts and spending bills since Trump took office. But nice try at blaming Democrats.

 

[Weatherman2020]

$600,000 for A BOX?

They have been specifically manufactured as modular, prefabricated homes because building codes prevent the developer from using recycled containers.

Waste of taxpayer money, but then, Democrats specialize at that.

meanwhile back in reality your blob is running up trillion dollar deficits per year. #winning

Congress writes the budget. Zero condemnation of Pelosi and the squad by the Left shows how much you care about the deficit. And every one of your 2020 candidates wants to quadruple the deficit, not decrease it.

So back to the topic, hypocrite. Who’s getting paid $700K for used shipping containers?

This Congress hasn't written a budget. That's what last year's government shutdown was over. Republicans passed the previous budgets as well as the tax cuts and spending bills since Trump took office. But nice try at blaming Democrats.

Stick to your crazy parliament.

Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 - Congress.gov Resources - Congress.gov Resources

 

[depotoo]

Do they at least have bathrooms in these places?

The one I posted for sell for $25,500 has a bathroom with a shower.

 

[eagle1462010]

Cost to Build a Hotel | Hotel Construction Costs
National average
$22.2M
(325 square feet. Room: 13'x25', full bathroom. 115 rooms)



To build a 115 room hotel costs about 22 Million.........plus the land.........
115 bathrooms.......includes the carpet furniture...........

And these all have the check in office, the breakfast area........and usually a pool

The Shipping containers was for only about 55 units.

 

[eagle1462010]

1543 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90015 - Hotel Property For Sale | LoopNet.com

200 rooms in Los Angeles............32 million to do it...........it's already there......

 

[Weatherman2020]

1543 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90015 - Hotel Property For Sale | LoopNet.com

200 rooms in Los Angeles............32 million to do it...........it's already there......

Too hard to pocket the money.

 

[Weatherman2020]

This is like when Los Angeles bought iPads for students - $1.3Billion. Then within a day the kids had them all hacked and were playing games or watching adult movies in class.
And oh yeah - the head honcho who authorized the purchase was the Apple employee he just happened to be dating.