From what I have read, that seems to be how cities in Texas solve their “homeless” population: roust them, until they go somewhere else, that will leave them in peace.
Steve
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Happily my locale has not had the homeless living on the sidewalks.
The city has established the Community of Hope. An area designated for the homeless with the objective of moving the homeless from tents to more permanent situations. Nonprofits, government grants, charities & annual fund rising from individuals & churches keeps it afloat.
This community has mail services, assistance and referrals to social service agencies, case management, and assistance in obtaining needed identification documents.
http://www.mvcommunityofhope.org/
http://www.mvcommunityofhope.org/camp-hope-2/
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https://www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/berkeley-homeless-encampment-sweeps-19753297.php
Berkeley is embracing an aggressive approach to homeless encampments by allowing city workers to sweep tents even if no shelter beds are open and arrest or cite people in limited circumstances. Despite its reputation as one of the most liberal cities in the Bay Area, officials said they’re frustrated with two particularly entrenched encampments and need a tougher hand.
DB2
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There are many reasons against your impractical suggestions.
hmmm…don’t keep us in mystery.
Pete
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Cities provide:
More food and water from food banks and kitchens
More public toilets, showers, water fountains
Public facilities/parks with chairs, phones, transportation and security
More opportunity to beg for money and food
Homelessness in US cities and downtowns.