Over the course of this semester we have analyzed different causes for homelessness and the variety of ways people become homeless. Moving into the last part of our class, however, we are beginning to look at some strategies for reducing or eradicating homelessness within our society. One story I came across this week was focused on how creating low income housing for homeless and poor people within cities actually leads to a decrease in tax-payer money spent, and eliminated many different problems related to homelessness. The story was focused in North Carolina and this quote provides an overview of the type of person who would benefit from the low income housing:  “Moore Place accommodates men and women who represent the millions of Americans affected by stubborn housing and employment problems that took hold during the Great Recession in 2007. They are folks who were living paycheck to paycheck, got laid off, couldn’t find another position, and so lost their home. There are also residents who struggle with mental illness or drug and alcohol addictions.” One quote from the article says that “providing housing at an 85-unit facility called Moore Place resulted in 447 fewer visits to emergency rooms and 372 fewer days spent in hospitals, The Charlotte Observer reported. That alone saved the city $1.8 million” (http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2014/0331/If-homeless-people-had-a-safe-place-to-live-taxpayers-could-save-millions). This quote provides evidence that building housing for those who are living in shelters or on the streets is actually beneficial for cities and people living there. I know that many of my blog posts seem to be about building more low income housing, but once the funds are allocated and given to those looking to build these structures, there seem to be no downsides. Having places for homeless people to live provides a long list of benefits for those living in those homes, and for those in the communities where they are built.