It can be a great idea, as long as there are certain needs met of the tenants. Homeless folks often aren't able to tolerate various social pressures, for whatever reason, and take to the streets for relief.
Homeless shelters are damn near jails, and some require that you attend religious services, or other institutional degradations, for a bed.
Things like that will really not serve a significant population of the homeless.
Lastly, access to stores, downtown, laissez faire rules regarding various vices (clearly drawing necessary lines, even though this will preclude some participants from being able to be served), etc., reflecting the needs of the population will also require some attention.
I was homeless last year, and only purchased my current home a couple months ago, so have some experience in the area. I'm not talking out a posterior orifice, in other words.
Thanks!
@valued-customer, congratulations on your home and being not succumbing to the state prior. I've had many friends who have had struggles in life and due to the unfortunate events they too were homeless. Some couldn't escape and few were able to accomplish what you have. I'm happy for you.
I couldn't agree more with everything you said. Most places are just the way you described them to be and that can alter someone's desire to be there if it feels like they have given up a cot for a decent bed under the same scrutiny and restrictions they had to face at other locations. I hope that those issues are being discussed with solutions on the way. Thanks for commenting and sharing your story with us.