'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness | Cities | The Guardian

Finland is the only EU country where homelessness is falling. Its secret? Giving people homes as soon as they need them – unconditionally

A homeless woman sits outside downtown Helsinki central station in 2011. The city has since virtually eliminated rough sleeping. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A homeless woman sits outside downtown Helsinki central station in 2011. The city has since virtually eliminated rough sleeping. Photograph: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images Best of 2019 Cities This article is more than 7 years old 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness This article is more than 7 years old Finland is the only EU country where homelessness is falling.

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