Time traveler Edwin Jones goes to 2027 to explore the plausible reality of homelessness in NYC.

2027: Homelessness in NYC - Scenario 1

Time traveler Edwin Jones goes to 2027 to explore the preposterous reality of homelessness in NYC.
The system - the new reform for the homeless, that is. The system give newly
homeless people 30 days to transition back into housing, or they are considered to be chronically homeless and need to be integrated. The media portrays the new reform as a perfect solution to re-integrate homeless people inside our capitalist society… that is, by sending them upstate to work for food, labor, and other social services .In the last 7 years, we’ve seen a few people return to the city with real jobs, which are seen as “success stories”. but he reality is...

2027: Homelessness in NYC - Scenario 2

Time traveler Edwin Jones goes to 2027 to explore the preferred reality of homelessness in NYC.
In our Preferred Scenario for 2027, the administration created a systemic and 
self-sustaining solution for homeless families. 
Its ambitious agenda was aligned with the New York City Resilient Strategy and 
aimed to re-integrate the homeless by providing a network of housing support, 
job opportunities and activating social enterprises that incorporated them as a 
labor force in sectors such as Urban and Hydroponic Farming, Senior and Child Care, 
Making/Repair/Recycling Centers, Transportation, Home Cleaning, as well as in 
various capacities in the Retail, Food and Technology sectors.

By taking these measures, NYC continues to be one of the leading capitals of 
the world. By investing in long-term and human-centric systemic plans it succeeds 
to give its inhabitants quality of life no matter their revenue, skill levels,  or educational
background. This program promoted new forms of growth, well-being, while creating a stronger sense of community and participation of the inhabitants of NYC.

The Situation