Homelessness is an accepted condition in society and transients are no longer the stereotype. Rather, people with families and long term roots in our community survive on the streets. Many homeless people hold down jobs, but the wages aren't adequate to pay for housing. One third of those without homes are children. In the last ten years some parts of the housing equation have drastically changed.
Interest rates are much lower and rental vacancy rates are somewhat higher.
Land costs much more and is less available. For the poor, many conditions continue to worsen. Wages are not keeping up with housing costs. It isn't unusual to find second and third generations of homeless people in our community. These polices reflect a community preference on managing growth.