To the editor: Your article about DIY houses built by homeless immigrants in Highland Park vividly reminded me of the various favelas I saw in Rio de Janeiro many years ago.
Many of them are intricately constructed from several different materials, some with a high level of skill and artistry. And at the time I couldn't help but wonder why there was such a disparity in that city between the very wealthy and the many, many poor people living in the barracks. did.
I'm still wondering the same thing. If we don't evacuate people from camps, we will end up like third world cities. Poverty is not beautiful.
Mary Lambert, Los Angeles
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To the editor: I suggest that the people who built this structure be hired as planners and consultants to the current powers that be building housing for the state's homeless and low-income people.
Think about what you could do with a few million of those billions that don't seem to be doing much.
June Eicher, Gardena
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To the editor: A recent article you published reported that Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts to housing assistance programs, older children's homes outside of foster care, and incarcerated people eligible for reduced sentences. Ta.
In a separate article, Newsom said he wants to see more progress on homelessness. He blamed cities for California's growing number of unhoused people.
There must be some smart people in Sacramento. Is there anyone who can connect the dots?
Connie O'Neal, Santa Monica