
Fix Homelessness


Most Cities’ Responses To Homelessness Actually Enable Even More Homelessness

Former Homelessness Czar Sees Hope for the Future

Chaos and Crime Are Not Homeless
Street Report
from Jonathan Choe

Massive Clean Up at Woodland Park

RV Parking Double Standards

Stores Implement Counter-Shoplifting Measures

Some Big Cities Are Coming To Their Senses On Law And Order

Overwhelmed by Graffiti, Seattle Citizens Step In To Help

Housing First Is Right: Affordable Housing Matters
Our Mission
Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness initiative offers innovative research and compassionate solutions to the growing crisis of homelessness, addiction, and mental illness facing many American cities. Our mission is to serve as a resource for policy leaders, business owners, and neighborhood organizations trying to meaningfully reduce homelessness and to help those suffering realize their full human potential.

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Discovery Institute’s Center on Wealth & Poverty is leading a research project on homelessness, addiction, and mental illness. Our mission is to help city leaders, business owners, and neighborhood organizations meaningfully reduce homeless and improve lives.
Resources
Action Plan
Our action plan for small and medium-sized cities has gained the attention of mayors, state legislators, and White House officials. We have developed a philosophy of “compassionate enforcement” that balances the provision of services with the maintenance of public order. In our report, we demonstrate solutions that have worked in communities across the United States.

Legal Guide
We have created a legal guide for cities to maintain compliance with the Martin v Boise decision. The guide outlines best practices for compliance and provides models for successful ordinances that balance enforcement, housing, and legal requirements. The guide is written by Joseph Tartakovsky, attorney for the City of Boise in the Martin v Boise case.

Case Studies
We have created case studies of cities that have delivered cost-effective and rapid results on homelessness. We’ll show you how San Diego built an emergency shelter and moved 700 people off the streets, how Burien eliminated camping in public parks, and how Modesto reduced quality-of-life crimes associated with homelessness by 83 percent — all within 60 days.


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