Street Furniture Offers Solutions to Homelessness

Urbanisation and growing density are being largely attributed to the increase of homelessness in cities.

While some architects are creating what is being referred to as ‘anti-homeless architecture,’ others are helping cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness with innovative street furniture that serves the city by day and the homeless by night.

Cities including Paris, London and Montreal have been heavily criticised for their “defensive” design solutions. For instance, metal spikes have been installed on some buildings’ doorsteps to deter homeless people from sitting or sleeping there. More subtle designs have seen arm rests placed in the middle of park benches or oddly shaped street furniture that prevents loitering or sleeping.

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