What We’re Reading: Homelessness in L.A. Is Finally Declining

What We’re Reading: Homelessness in L.A. Is Finally Declining

What We’re Reading: Homelessness in L.A. Is Finally Declining Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at [email protected]. Housing Angelenos Homelessness has been a major issue in Los Angeles since the 1980s, when housing development failed to keep pace with population growth. But according to a Bloomberg CityLab story shared by RTBC Executive Editor Will Doig, a recent survey found that the number of unhoused people in L.A. is now declining. Will says: L.A.’s struggle to deal with homelessness might finally be showing early signs of success: The number of unhoused folks there has fallen for two straight years, following a wave of measures that increased access to housing and mental health treatment . Sobriety pays Last year, Contributing Editor Michaela Haas reported for RTBC on the impressive impacts of programs that offer drug users cash incentives drug users to stay sober . Now, a New York Times story shared by Co…