I've been seeing many videos with vacant, abandoned or neglected buildings across North America and just can't accept the levels of homelessness/under-housed in statistics either. While some governments (local, state or federal) may try to do a few things, do you think neighbours could also be allowed to help clean up some of these spaces?
Or should we simply pay our own taxes, mind our own squares, hide our tools and hearts, and/or turn up our noses at the unkempt potential residences/farming spaces nearby?
I'm aware there are some good souls (lawn care companies) that even help to clean up bad lots in especially America and Australia for free, but these tasks seem so overwhelming to just leave it to the chance of a freebie showing up.
What are your thoughts?