What do the 'DIY urbanism' movement and homelessness have in common? Whether it's a temporary studio, a pop-up shop, a sleeping bag in a doorway or a tarpaulin under a bridge, all are informal responses to the scarcity of space for everyone's needs and ambitions. But while DIY urbanism is hailed as a creative, revitalising force, the homeless are still marginalised in many cities.
While most are aware of the need for education and prevention, Noemi Reiner of ARCHIVE highlights the need for stable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS to lower transmission rates and reduce the physical and emotional risks of disease and stress.
A harm reduction approach to homelessness would enjoy overwhelming support amongst rough sleepers, without encouraging more of them as critics of the approach fear.
With rent prices up sky high around the country, more and more young Australian women are drifting from couch to couch, leaning on friends and sleeping with strangers rather than end up on the streets.
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With a background in urban planning and community organizing, Marcus Tudehope has been involved in the advocacy of the homeless in Western Australia…
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