Is combatting homelessness a lost cause?

The UK government doesn't appear to be interested in measuring or preventing homelessness. We need urgent change. ... Labour's plans would produce the thousands of genuinely affordable homes needed to tackle the root cause of rising homelessness. read more

There’s also homelessness in rural areas, but many homeless are either in urban areas or gravitate toward the warmer climates in California and the South. Owning property is a privilege in this country, not a right. read more

The root causes of homelessness, while varied, primarily stem from the high cost of urban living. Manhattan and Brooklyn have become two of the country's most expensive urban areas. Over the last decade and a half, adjusting for inflation, median rent in New York City has increased about 20%, while household income fell about 6.5%. read more