Sometimes theres a reason why they’re undesirable. And even if there isnt, if you want people to walk around downtown, you have make downtown not undesirable. Part of the walkable cities bit
”… some people lying motionless near the street and others exhibiting clear signs of mental illness …”
Yeah, I don’t think jail or prison is the right place to get the help they need.
Being able to throw undesirables in jail is the solution we all need right now! /s
Sometimes theres a reason why they’re undesirable. And even if there isnt, if you want people to walk around downtown, you have make downtown not undesirable. Part of the walkable cities bit
Perhaps portland shouldn’t deny housing support based just on drug use. So that they actually have a way off the streets.
”… some people lying motionless near the street and others exhibiting clear signs of mental illness …” Yeah, I don’t think jail or prison is the right place to get the help they need.