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The state builds mobile kauhales, or tiny homes, for the homeless. Demand exceeds capacity. Consider transferring abandoned bus shelters near the rail stations to temporary housing to the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions.
An existing structure near Kalauao Pearlridge Station has a quality roof with adequate square footage beneath it. It would require framing, a window and door with a lock and a side vent, and possibly solar lighting. Perhaps a nonprofit social service agency might cover the cost of conversion. Requirements for the occupant (and pet) might be no smoking and participation in mental health and medical outreach programs.
This is not a large-scale solution, but would be one less homeless person on the street.
Joseph P. Mayer Jr.
Aiea
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