Ogden's Homeless Plan: Less Affordable Housing, More Rent-a-Cops
Ogden, Utah's eighth largest city, faces big-city challenges like poverty, homelessness, and aging infrastructure. The city has historically addressed these needs with housing and case management, in partnership with nonprofit organizations.
However, rising poverty and the current affordable housing shortage have compounded this challenge. Furthermore, a shift in national, state, and local policy towards criminalizing homelessness may prove to be a significant obstacle.
Ogden's unsheltered population ranks second in the state, with only the Salt Lake City area having a larger homeless population.
The current affordable housing shortage has compounded the challenge of addressing homelessness in Ogden.
- Rising poverty and housing prices
- Affordable housing shortage
- Criminalization of homelessness
Author's summary: Ogden faces challenges in addressing homelessness due to rising poverty and housing costs.
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