It is hardly unrealistic. You see cities, states, and countries where this type of thing simply doesnt happen, and others where it is a repeat problem.

It isnt like blatant and normalized property theft is an unchangeable universal constant.

Even in my local area, I can huge differences between areas a dozen miles apart, and have seen huge changes over time.

This is why I think it is silly to think nothing could be done differently, and whatever is being done is the best possible solution in every way.

This is basically saying every choice is perfect, and there is no room for improvement. This is defeatist and frankly wrong.