How to solve homelessness: what specific laws we need, how to get it past the opposition, all without being an asshole

According to a LessWrong essay published Monday, homelessness is fundamentally a housing supply problem, and the solution is to build more homes. The author argues that San Francisco's slow permitting process and high construction costs keep housing scarce, while cities like Houston and Finland have cut homelessness dramatically by making housing cheaper and providing permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless. The post proposes specific legal changes to reduce veto points and speed up construction, though it acknowledges the political opposition.

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