Speaking as a dude that was homeless, for the second or third time, this last winter and spring, I can say in all honesty that the easier life it made for the homeless, the more homeless there will be in that area.
Want a homelessness crisis in your town or city? Just start spending a lot of money on the homeless.
Works like a charm. Every. Time.
Wow have you got that right.
They do? Grimmy had it right, you want homeless people? then make them comfortable, and spend money on them.
If you build it, they will come.
Sorry you had to go through that and I agree with you. We had a small homeless camp in our town. As luck would have it, they chose a plot of land that was tied up in probate and the ownership was uncertain. The city couldn’t find the owners to make a trespassing charge.
The Police Chief made public announcements to not bring them food, blankets etc. The police were very visible and they made many offers to transfer them to shelters.
They made life uncomfortable and they finally left.