As if this kind of idiocy has never been tried and totally failed before.
Actually, one could argue it has been tried. Look up pictures of Soviet Era housing.
Like “Urban Renewal” in the 70’s.
Government is by definition and design (- political -) and every decision made goes through a filter of how this benefits the politician and hurts his opponent, how this benefits the politicians donors and constituency.
Politics is not concerned with a long term strategic vision, morals or ethical consistency, there is no concept of ROI, proper risk management, nor do they see any customers or even need to worry about liability.
When government manages things, you end up with public schools, a Veterans Administration, US Postal Service... None known for their great customer service, innovation , fantastic value or performance.
However, people want more government because it promises them “free” things, and government is looking for ways to grow. Every department and agency is looking for ways to expand their scope in order to justify a greater budget and more manpower. It’s a way to buck responsibility as an individual or society while politicians want to show action or leadership in crisis. Behind every ambulance is a politician running, proposing a new law with his name on it, example Biden after the last school shooting (a new proposed gun regulation after a shooting is almost a liberal cliche at this point). But the right side is no better with their “war on drugs,” which has been an abject failure since 1969 when it began under Nixon.
The political left or right are the same in the respect that today both want to use government to self-promote, to buy elections, advertise for oneself, example: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/ The right today is no better and in fact much of the modern day surveillance and police state we have to thank them for (George H and George W): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act and the creation of the DHS/TSA etc.
Blaming the left for the massive government we have today simply isn’t right, since the right is ever as much to blame, only they have different areas of emphasis. One focuses on social justice and the environment, while the other has a national security and public safety fetish. Both grow the government when in power.
Cabrini Green, in Chicago. Government housing for people who pay little or nothing makes dumps.