Best article?  Her solution is to build more housing.  How does that help the homeless condition for individuals who have no desire to be part of a "community"?  Put them in a house instead of a tent.  Are they employable now?  Are they self-sufficient now?  Are they less likely to do drugs now?

I was homeless for six months while in college and can tell you from personal experience that the change must come from the individual.  Investing money before then is just a waste.  Sick of living in your car?  Do something about it.  Go to a shelter, go to school, reduce your drug use/expenses, learn new skills, etc.  Sitting in your tent waiting for your financial prospects to improve while doing nothing is wishful thinking.  The state should not be be encouraging this behavior.  

Reward those making an effort, not those that are exploiting the system.  Remember that old saying about "give a man a fish..."  If they aren't willing to improve, stop giving enabling their lifestyle choice.