The Solution To Homelessness May Have Arrived
Investors from a social impact bond are putting up the money to build stackable pod homes in an attempt to reduce homelessness.
A social impact bond is a contract with the public sector in which a commitment is made to pay for improved social outcomes that result in public sector savings. They don't actually profit from this until the set time is met and statistics show improvement.
Life is hard for many of us, but despite the struggles we endure we push through. There are many out there who can't get passed the issue or issues that prevent them from being motivated to want more or for those who just can't function amongst the general population. Homelessness is a serious issue and it seems that in today's times they are barely 21.
The picture above is from a post by Juan Castillo on 25 cities with extremely high homeless population. Link right below.
http://list25.com/25-cities-extremely-high-homeless-populations/
These 160 square-foot micro-apartments come with storage space, desk, and a decent sized bed.
A separate complex of pods will have job placement and mental health services for the individuals living in the community. We can only hope it works and also improves poverty.
Link to CNN on their article on stackable pods down below.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/12/05/technology/micropad-housing-san-francisco/index.html
This is beautiful, simple and elegant.... Being without a roof is plain bad experience, really glad more actionable solutions are being sought to curb homelessness...
agreed, a roof over the head
I love this idea and thanks for posting on the homeless. I gave a 100% upvote because not enough people talk about this problem. I have lived in LA for over 10 years. Since I was in 7th grade, I have had the drive to help and tell their story. I volunteer constantly and in downtown LA, skid row is a sore spot on our society.
Phil Collins song, this is why I help. It still gives me goosebumps:
Dude, I want one of those! I don't need that much space to live in. Not homeless, but fuck. More than just the homeless need affordable housing.
Those apartments floor plans look nice. Better than living in a tent or something less permanent it seems.
We have similar pods where i come from it works and the homeless really benefit from them its really nice to see.
Can you provide more information that pertains to use of these pods? I would very much like to know more about how this impacts the affected populations, to better refine my understanding of the issues, and inform my relevant operations.
Thanks!
I don't have exact detailed information, I just saw these container holmes in Eindhoven and a couple of other places.
Homeless people get some fund yet it's not enough to rent a home these pods are fairly cheap so they can afford them.
I'll see if I can search anything up online.
Thanks!
I like the idea of also having the job placement and mental health services. I had served on a non-profit Mental Health Association board for many years, and am well aware of the high percentage of the homeless that are dealing with mental health issues, as well as physical health issues.
Providing a solution for the immediate need (shelter) is best when coupled with a longer term solution to remove people that situation.
I totally agree with what you are saying. People can cope better if they know they have a decent place to live. They are more receptive to solutions.
It's very good project. Actually the resources in the world are enough for everybody, but some people want more, much more
So help me set up another blockchain like mana blokchain we simply can't have enough of those.
This is the agenda 2030 tip-toe. Public-private partnerships always are. they are presented as a gift and helping hand and then turn into regulations making huge profits by controlling human lives. If you build prisons, you're going to need prisoners to keep the investors happy. Homelessness, Inc..
Spot on, and it won't even be difficult for them to find new prisoners. According to the article on CNN: "The plan would be to lease units back to the city for approximately $1,000 per month per unit." So basically, the city (and thus the taxpayers) fund free 180sqft apartments for the homeless. Nice, free housing. There's literally no incentive for them to leave, and there may actually be incentive for the employed to quit their jobs and get free housing too! The long run trend of this means everyone is "homeless" in city-leased units, and no taxpayers are left. It's a compassionate and well-intentioned idea, but without some serious checks in place to make sure it doesn't get abused, this will not be sustainable in the slightest.
The jails in my area are used as 'overflow' homeless shelters. Some belief apparently exists that people will prefer checking into jails for a cot for the night, even though they are subject to the same controls as court mandated captives during their tenancy.
The mind boggles...
This really is an awesome idea, they look so nice.
it is a awesome idea but how are they build like 1 millon of houses for all homeless?