Justice
Why Can't We Just Convert Vacant Buildings Into Housing for the Homeless?
America's got plenty of vacant properties and a serious homelessness problem. But of course, it's not that simple.
Homelessness has been on the rise in America's cities since the start of recession, but it's not for lack of housing. According to some reports, there are now an estimated five vacant properties for every homeless person in the U.S., many left empty as the result of the foreclosure crisis.
Actually putting this property to good use, however, is harder than it seems. Or maybe, given the legal complexities of owning property, it's exactly as hard as it seems.