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Challenges related to the availability, affordability, quality, and accessibility of homes, impacting individuals and communities' living conditions and stability.

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@B5YSL5P from New Jersey answered…13hrs13H

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

yes but case by case basis. incases like medical debt and unforeseen situations but not for self caused situations

@B5YRJC9 from California answered…20hrs20H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I think it's a bit of both, would have to research way more to fully make a decision, however I think somewhat incentive can be good or bad under some circumsta…

@B5YPXCD from New York answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

I do not think the government should provide financial aide. However, I think they should allow for restricting of loans.

@B5YMPDF from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but create self reliance/mentorship programs instead of "FREE" social programs. Free stuff never helps anyone in the long run, it only enables people to be…

@B5YLHGH from Idaho answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, with the requirement that rent or buying the apartment can be afforded by the median wage of the area.

@B5YVWJV from Virginia answered…4hrs4H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Other countries have tried this in the past and It didn't work. For example, nazi Germany tried this and people struggled to buy homes and landlords lost money.

@B5YVWJV from Virginia answered…4hrs4H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Only in urban areas that have a high density population and not rural areas spread out across America.

@B5YVWJV from Virginia answered…4hrs4H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Local and state governments should do what's best for them but I don't think allowing this top happen would be a good idea.

@B5YSXR4from Maine answered…11hrs11H

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Yes, and the government should provide housing subsidies to all citizens as it is a basic human right.

@B5YDBFP from Georgia answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but make sure there is a clear path and requirements for these individuals to reintegrate into society again.

@B5YHYFW from New York answered…2 days2D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Through the private sector (charities), free food, clothing, and medicine should be supported. However, camping when shelter or housing is refused should be aga…

@B5YFKHK from Ohio answered…2 days2D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

With intense mandatory financial literacy courses, drug and alcohol screenings, and an appropriate payback plan.

@B5YF94H from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

No, corporations should adopt more work from home to open up corporate building to convert to residential

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but only in designated areas but we should still try to create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine for the homeless.

@B5Y9X29 from Arkansas answered…3 days3D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

No, but cities must be required to maintain and be good stewards to surrounding undeveloped natural areas.

@B5Y9X29 from Arkansas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but these new funds must go towards classes that develop civilian qualities like job skills and civil virtues.

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…4 days4D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

No, only if they are facing a situation beyond their control. I would prefer to have laws reformed to fix these issues rather than providing direct assistance

@B5Y6Q7L from South Carolina answered…4 days4D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

I feel that money that goes towards giving tax breaks to the rich could be channelled towards solving the homelessness problem. I don't think they should be fin…

@B5Y5HJD from Florida answered…4 days4D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes, there should be more programs in place to prevent foreclosure until all other avenues have been exhausted.

@B5Y5BRH from Indiana answered…4 days4D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, have the government construct large numbers of high density, affordable housing, banning private enterprises from owning homes, and placing a cap on individ…

@B5Y5BRH from Indiana answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, make sure they’re affordable, walkable, mixed-use, decently decorated, connected to public transport, and minimize car usage within the area

@B5Y5BRH from Indiana answered…4 days4D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but create more social programs to provide essentials and education to pull themselves out of poverty

@B5Y4QWGfrom Maine answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

The government should not offer subsidies or interfere with the free market in any way. The only way the governement cand incetivize the construction of high de…

@B5Y4F3Zfrom Maine answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I think there should be affordable housing available for struggling individuals and families that are trying to get back on their feet. The barriers of entry to…

@B5XXTLC from Nevada answered…5 days5D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

People shouldn’t be forced to choose between unsafe shelters and being criminalized. We need better services and realistic public space policies — not just enfo…

@B5XVJR4 from Washington answered…6 days6D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I think the incentivization should be directed at high quality, affordable, and safe high density which is easily maintained by the residence with readily avail…

@B5XRWM3 from Washington answered…6 days6D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but make the available Shelter or Housing more attractive to reduce camping on public property.

@B5XR5P5 from Utah answered…6 days6D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

No this will only lead to more openings of housing projects, which are counterproductive to lifting people out of poverty.

@B5XQYMH from Missouri answered…6 days6D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

yes, housing is a human right but also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate

@B5XPL73 from Arizona answered…6 days6D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

There shouldn't be new housing developments until every house that is currently vacant is occupied. As well, corporate investors shouldn't be allowed to own hou…

@B5XP5BY from New York answered…6 days6D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

A universal rule on land development is never a good idea. I support preservation of land and green spaces but this can't be a one size fits all law.

@B5XP2CF from Indiana answered…7 days7D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Housing is a basic human right and should be affordable to all. Prevent non-residential purchases of housing. End the speculation and commodification in the hou…

@B5XNDG7 from Texas answered…7 days7D

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

I would prefer public housing options and housing subsidies for low income renters rather than homebuyers bc they are already in a much better financially stabl…

@B5XLMJV from Texas answered…7 days7D

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Yes, but there should only be so much available funds, and first-time homebuyers should have to apply for it.

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@B5YWVFF from California answered…19mins19m

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

yes but only for natural born us citizens, but not if they are a convicted criminal or and immigrants

@B5YWVFF from California answered…19mins19m

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

yes but only in areas with housing shortages, but also corporations and foreign investeres should be barred from owning/ pursheshing residential real estate

@B5YWJN3 from California answered…2hrs2H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but in designated areas and offer assistance to organize so the area is well maintained and clean, and offer free food, clothing, and medicine. And have pr…

@B5YVWJV from Virginia answered…4hrs4H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Other countries have tried this in the past and It didn't work. For example, nazi Germany tried this and people struggled to buy homes and landlords lost money.

@B5YVWJV from Virginia answered…4hrs4H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Only in urban areas that have a high density population and not rural areas spread out across America.

@B5YVWJV from Virginia answered…4hrs4H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Local and state governments should do what's best for them but I don't think allowing this top happen would be a good idea.

@B5YSXR4from Maine answered…11hrs11H

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Yes, and the government should provide housing subsidies to all citizens as it is a basic human right.

@B5YSL5P from New Jersey answered…13hrs13H

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

yes but case by case basis. incases like medical debt and unforeseen situations but not for self caused situations

@B5YRJC9 from California answered…20hrs20H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I think it's a bit of both, would have to research way more to fully make a decision, however I think somewhat incentive can be good or bad under some circumsta…

@B5YPXCD from New York answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

I do not think the government should provide financial aide. However, I think they should allow for restricting of loans.

@B5YMPDF from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but create self reliance/mentorship programs instead of "FREE" social programs. Free stuff never helps anyone in the long run, it only enables people to be…

@B5YLHGH from Idaho answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, with the requirement that rent or buying the apartment can be afforded by the median wage of the area.

@B5YDBFP from Georgia answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but make sure there is a clear path and requirements for these individuals to reintegrate into society again.

@B5YHYFW from New York answered…2 days2D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Through the private sector (charities), free food, clothing, and medicine should be supported. However, camping when shelter or housing is refused should be aga…

@B5YFKHK from Ohio answered…2 days2D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

With intense mandatory financial literacy courses, drug and alcohol screenings, and an appropriate payback plan.

@B5YF94H from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

No, corporations should adopt more work from home to open up corporate building to convert to residential

@B5YDH2Gfrom Guam answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but only in designated areas but we should still try to create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine for the homeless.

@B5Y9X29 from Arkansas answered…3 days3D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

No, but cities must be required to maintain and be good stewards to surrounding undeveloped natural areas.

@B5Y9X29 from Arkansas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but these new funds must go towards classes that develop civilian qualities like job skills and civil virtues.

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