In June we wrote about some innovative approaches Seattle was considering that were already utilized by other major cities to address the homelessness crisis. The Seattle area saw a 19 percent increase from 2015 to 2016 in people living without shelter. Many are morally dismayed at the homelessness problem, others may simply not like encountering so many homeless people, but either way it is safe to say most Seattleites would like this problem addressed. The Seattle Times in an op-ed piece once again highlighted the problem and a possible solution, this time focusing on an affordable option premised on giving the homeless the shelter necessary to enable them to focus on other life issues. The proposed solution is affordable and simple modular-housing units that include bathrooms and minimal cooking facilities which are fully compliant with Seattle building and energy codes. This idea is argued to be “swift, cost-effective, and flexible” and gives those without shelter a permanent and dignified option that unlike tents provides the stability to focus on issues other than basic shelter and amenities. Seattle philanthropist and billionaire Paul Allen has already made a gift of $1 million to examine this option. Like any other proposed solution, it is unlikely to be the only answer, but we’ll soon find out whether this is a viable approach to make a dent in Seattle’s growing homelessness problem.
STAY UP TO DATE
Subscribe to our newsletters
FURTHER READING
Latest Blog Posts
A Seattle family law attorney can draft a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement to help you and your spouse strengthen your marriage.
Learn from an experienced Seattle family law attorney about how parenting plans work in Washington state divorces.
Learn from an experienced Seattle family law attorney what happens if the marital home is only in your spouse's name during divorce.
Washington family law usually encourages parents to work out differences between themselves without involving the judicial system. Child support modification is different. Informal side agreements, even written agreements, are unenforceable in family court. So, when circumstances change accordingly, as outlined…
Reducing one’s tax obligations is a significant factor in many financial decisions, including those you make as part of your estate planning. When you get far enough into the details of your estate plan, though, you may find that tax…
If you ask those who have survived domestic violence why they stayed in abusive situations as long as they did, it is often not because they did not realize that what was happening to them was abuse. People who have…
Learn from a Seattle family law attorney how to find the right collaborative divorce lawyer for your Washington state divorce.
Learn from an experienced Seattle divorce lawyer about the benefits of collaborative divorce over litigation.
A skilled and experienced Seattle family law attorney describes the differences between collaborative divorce and divorce mediation.
A Seattle estate planning attorney can help guide you about who to choose for key roles in your estate plan.