c/Collapse

This article relates to collapse because Oregon has struggled to help its unhoused populations for years. The cities of Portland and Eugene have immense problems with people being on the streets, especially in downtown areas. It’s difficult for people to find jobs with dignified wages. There have been discussions for years regarding this issue, yet how much money do they need to put towards affordable housing and services? This issue has been mismanaged for decades. I think the cities need to create more social enterprises to assist people with gaining incomes and socioeconomic mobility. They also need larger shelters or villages created with humanitarian efforts at finding people long term resources. Strategies such as 3-D printed shelters, coordinated stadium-like places to live, and the Red Cross could be helpful.