Why S.F.'s Homeless Problem Won't Go Away

San Francisco spends $200 million a year to deal with homelessness. Yet the problem persists. Why?

1 minute read

November 20, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

"A Chronicle investigation suggests the city may be misspending its money, investing in long-term programs aimed at "breaking the cycle of homelessness" instead of getting people off the streets and into shelters. New York City, credited with cleaning its streets of the chronically homeless, offers shelter to every person needing it - 27,000 a night. San Francisco instead focuses on long-term housing solutions featuring full services for those lucky enough to get in."

Thanks to Tom Collins

FULL STORY: SQUALOR IN THE STREETS

Sunday, November 18, 2001 in The San Francisco Chronicle

Social / Demographics California

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.