Oakland, California, is moving people from sidewalks to sheds, whether they like it or not.

A shed could be physically better and some people could be glad to move to one. But the sheds require people to have roommates even if they can't get along. Those who feel unsafe in them are forbidden to go back to the sidewalk.

I don't see any reason Oakland can't offer sheds to those who prefer them while also allowing encampments.