Hamilton's Poverty Problem

[TheHonestMaple]

Since this type of discussion was not welcomed in the main downtown development forum, i've created this thread. Hoping that it can spur on some meaningful discussion on the topic of homeless shelters, safe injection sites, and the general state of our downtown as it relates to the homeless issue.

I want to discuss ways we can help the situation, what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong.

I understand it's a touchy subject, but criticising the city's handling of it should not be a taboo subject. I am extremely against any further development of homeless shelters in our downtown, including safe injection sites. It's just not the right path forward in my opinion for the neighbourhood, and makes the area less attractive for future development. I am also in the opinion that giving people in need things (drugs, etc) is not the solution. The solution is getting them on their feet financially (giving them a meaningful job).