High-Rise Residential Tower for the Homeless in Los Angeles
A new high-rise residential tower for the homeless costing $600,000 per unit opened in downtown Los Angeles. It offers 278 units with various amenities and is funded by taxpayers.
Key Points
- 278 units in the 19-story Weingart Tower
- Funded by taxpayers
- Cost per unit is nearly $600,000
- Aims to address homelessness in Skid Row
Pros
- Provides permanent support housing for the homeless in Los Angeles
- Offers amenities like a gym, art room, music room, computer room, and library
Cons
- Costs $600,000 per unit, which is higher than the median price of a condominium in Los Angeles
- Critics argue that providing benefits to the homeless may incentivize migration to the city and state