Hundreds of units of housing for homeless people are move-in ready, but sitting empty

An investigation by the San Francisco Public Press and ProPublica shows that more than 1,600 homeless people in the city have been approved for housing, with many still on the streets while rooms meant to get them permanent shelter stay vacant. At least 400 people have been waiting more than a year to get indoors. Journalist Nuala Bishari reported for a year to figure out why. She reflects on the experiences of those caught in the bureaucracy, and on readers’ responses.

Civic · Liana Wilcox, Laura Wenus