Homeless Person's Tiny, Makeshift Loft Ordered To Be Dismantled

A tiny, makeshift loft -- complete with a window -- has been built almost like a bird's nest under the eaves of a bridge in Concord. John Ramos reports. (3/27/17)

[hardanalljr.]

News reporter snitched on them just for a story

[fatpowerful]

This is the definition of kicking a guy when he’s down.

[tigreytigrey]

"They lost the very little they had because of a news publication. So we showed up to exploit and make their situation worse by putting them on our news network too... back to you greg"

[queen_of_domination]

Shelters suck, and homeless people frequently abuse other homeless people. I’ve been homeless before, and I speak from experience. In order to not get the “homeless person” stigma, I kept myself clean, got a job, avoided other homeless people, and lived in my car. People will be more likely to help you if you are not unkempt.

That said, I hoped everything worked out for all of those people, as everyone deserves a home.

[stonyburk]

Give the guy a job in carpentry at least he tried.

[High]

They couldn't care less about the trash a accumulated but lose it when they find out a homeless couple builds a home there makes

[njyuphoto]

I live about a mile away from this bridge, used to ride my dirtbike on that trail, never thought I’d be passing someone’s home. Always be grateful for what you have as life can change in a heartbeat.

[tj]

Give that architect a career. He was creating something out of nothing💗

[chrisfast]

What kind of question is "did you think you'd end up like this?" What kind of answer do they expect?! "Ya I always knew I was going to be homeless and I'm happy I fulfilled my dreams."

[TheGodParticle]

They give these people a hard time because they can't get any tax rent out of them.

[lazarusblackwell]

Either you help the homeless or you leave them alone.

Thats the way i feel about it.

If society wasnt so fucked up there would be no homeless people.

[YooB]

The person that build that loft definitely have some construction experience. Maybe some one will give him or her a job

[julianhermanubis]

So, a homeless guy shows some innovation and creates a home inside an unused public structure, and the damn government intervenes for no reason? Typical.

[CousinDurka]

"Tear it down yeah!!" (Goes back into warm house 4 hours later ) it's disgusting how they just dismantled this persons tiny area of comfort.

[TedBaldwinFilms]

i had a friend who told me he lived under a bridge in new Orleans for three years. He was a vet, black and gay, and an addict. He was spiritually sick. When he finally got into AA, he got sober, and within five years was up and running, had purchased a house, had a car and a relationship and was involved in AA and a church. More importantly, he was living happy, joyous and free.

[Noneyobusiness]

I was a homeless heroine attic for years and I built this exact same loft Mine was not as wide But the bridge was built exactly the same way the columns were just closer together I used the metal posts from street signs from street signs And I covered the front with chain link I could literally lock the door .

[tycoonterror]

Rent is probably 900 a month for that scenic loft

[kellydunigan]

I quite like this, its a piece of art. They could have remained there for years if others had minded their own business.

[ahah]

the key is to build hidden and out of sight... i have converted an abandoned war shelter for my friend who become homeless... The entrance was through a metro vent... he lived there quite comfortably for years until he got a job again...

[IAMEYI]

The hopelessness in that brothers face as he stared at the camera and looked away... I had to cut it after that 😔😔😔😔 I'm sorry for you humans 👽💯