Cities

Should abandoned buildings in cities be turned into housing for the homeless?

For

It gives people a safe place to live and reduces homelessness.

Against

It is costly and some buildings are unsafe or unsuitable.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • The city should buy the empty building to convert into long term housing for the mentally ill homeless.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • They should fund some cheap apartments or repurpose some buildings in the city centre.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • It's possible, but it's a large investment with little to no return.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • A lot of them aren't fit for housing and need to be demolished.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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