NYC is Building Anti-Homeless Streets

[MrDawn]

What are your thoughts?

New York City and its private buildings are using anti-homeless architecture more than ever in response to the rising tide of the unhoused on city streets.

The Big Apple’s unhoused population regularly face removals for erecting a tent or makeshift hut on streets and sidewalks during a time when the city’s shelter system is stretched thin not only by the high homeless tide, but also the recent arrival of migrants who require care.

In many respects, it’s now harder than ever for homeless individuals to find a comfortable place in public. Over the last several years, benches have been discreetly removed to prevent the undomiciled from laying across them — and replaced with seating arrangements intentionally designed to prevent the weary from lounging.

‘It sends a message that you’re not welcome here’: The rise of anti-homeless architecture in NYC | amNewYork

New York City and its private buildings are using anti-homeless architecture more than ever in response to the rising tide of the unhoused on city streets.

www.amny.com

 

[~ True Legend ~]

Wow… what’s the reason they’re doing this?
To create a culture where those who are poor are looked down upon??? 😡

 

[Nebulous]

Thats pretty interesting. I suppose I don't blame the businesses / public entities for designing things a certain way.

There should be more outreach and support for homeless people, obviously there isn't so they turn every inch of every public space into their bedroom as a result.

 

[MrDawn]

There should be more outreach and support for homeless people, obviously there isn't so they turn every inch of every public space into their bedroom as a result.

Too bad there isn't. I myself would hate to be homeless. I cannot imagine where I would go or what I would do if I were in their shoes.