The article suggests converting closed schools into homeless shelters as a potential solution to the housing crisis. It highlights community resistance to traditional housing options due to NIMBY attitudes. With several schools closing, the argument is made that proximity concerns are irrelevant. The idea is proposed to repurpose classrooms into shelters that could house hundreds, presenting a practical approach to addressing homelessness with minimal disruption while potentially benefiting the community and those in need.
"One of the main issues with housing the homeless was that it was too close to schools, but we need more beds."
"Franklin McKinney School District is closing three schools, and Alum Rock district is closing six by the end of the year, so proximity to those schools is no longer an issue in those neighborhoods."
"The classrooms could be easily converted into barracks-type shelters for overnight stays and could accommodate hundreds of beds."
"It's just an idea. I don't have the answers, but I believe these schools could be beneficial in the long run for the homeless problems."
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