How much would it cost to house the poor in America and should we?

Asked by JLeslie (65426) September 1st, 2020 from iPhone

We have these billionaires in America, and if they gave up some money to house the poor, and I mean decent housing that is maintained, would it make America better? Less violence, less drugs, and better health for America. Living in a nice place can affect one’s total outlook I think.

Maybe the government gives the land and the billionaires fund the housing, it would be a donation I guess. People can spend most of their earnings on other basics. I’m thinking they pay taxes to maintain infrastructure, schools, roads, parks, fire department, and police. Maybe even create some new towns, but I don’t mean let’s displace everyone by force, but I think many people would want to go. I also don’t mean empty out a city, some cities need to be rejuvenated, but reasonable housing and commercial real estate prices.

When I look around America I see some of the poorest neighborhoods next to the richest. That’s no accident I don’t think.

What are your thoughts.