Combining datasets to find solutions to homelessness

Permanent supportive housing is an often misunderstood but vital solution to homelessness. It offers a combination of permanent housing and wraparound services for individuals who are considered chronically homeless and who are most at risk at falling right back into homelessness without supportive services. The passing of Prop HHH in 2016 enabled a $1.2 billion bond to build approximately 10,000 units for homeless Angelenos over 10 years. Was this goal too ambitious? How many units have been built? In which neighborhoods are these units being built in? Is any district in Los Angeles not taking part?Using Tableau to import data from ControlPanel LA and CalEnviroScreen, we visualize the progress of permanent supportive housing sites in Los Angeles. A geographic view matched with Census data shows us demographic information where PSH sites are being built. Information including poverty level, education, pollution and other health risks reveal where construction has been approved and in which neighborhoods they are lacking. If we are to solve this homeless crisis, all neighborhoods need to take on the load of providing housing. This research will show what to expect with homelessness in Los Angeles in the coming years and what can be done to help.