"...every single day, I could give you an example of those rights being violated. People in positions of power who are supposed to protect and serve are not following the Homeless Bill of Rights."
again I applaud this detailed coverage of this issue so many want to look away from.
As an underlying issue is not enough housing, perhaps there needs to be more attention to the widespread resistance from existing residents to more housing near them. The latest serious issue of this type is apparently in Johnston where the Mayor, in response to local opposition to a proposed project with some affordable housing, is trashing the state mandate for a % of affordable housing, he doesn't want anything built in Johnston except expensive single family homes (maybe a few condos)
It is understandable that residents don't want more density near them, but almost every place doing this has resulted in a housing crisis that not only adds to homelessness, it threatens our economy in man ways. But opposition to new housing is often democracy in action, not easily dealt with
again I applaud this detailed coverage of this issue so many want to look away from.
As an underlying issue is not enough housing, perhaps there needs to be more attention to the widespread resistance from existing residents to more housing near them. The latest serious issue of this type is apparently in Johnston where the Mayor, in response to local opposition to a proposed project with some affordable housing, is trashing the state mandate for a % of affordable housing, he doesn't want anything built in Johnston except expensive single family homes (maybe a few condos)
It is understandable that residents don't want more density near them, but almost every place doing this has resulted in a housing crisis that not only adds to homelessness, it threatens our economy in man ways. But opposition to new housing is often democracy in action, not easily dealt with
Very sad!!