gentrification

[Michael Hoover]

> and, how exactly is defending the right of the homeless to socialise
> their homelessness by living in public spaces an absurd position?  no
> one would suggest it's a solution, but it what are the other immediate
> options for someone looking to bed down for the night?
> Angela

I haven't really followed this thread so below may have already been
mentioned:

gentrification process in US urban areas has seen most single room
occupancy (SRO) hotels torn down for commercial buildings and
condominiums...moreover, estimated number of housing units that
private landlords intentionally keep vacant and allow to deteriorate
numbers in the millions nationwide     Michael Hoover