Homelessness: what are the solutions?
A homeless person sleeps outside your building in the middle of winter.
- Guarantee housing for everyone ("Housing First")
- More emergency shelter places
- Offer shelter, without tolerating camps in public spaces
What's at stake: The debate pits access to stable housing as the first step against the use of public space by everyone.
The left's argument
Giving stable housing first makes it possible to solve the other problems afterwards.
The centre's argument
More emergency places, with support toward a real, lasting home afterwards.
The right's argument
Public space must remain accessible and safe for everyone, including building entrances.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.