ToJesusMyHeart Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 "Plans are moving ahead in the Austin area to house about 200 people who are chronically homeless. Community First Village has been about a decade in the making and in just a matter of months, it will break ground. The property is 27 acres, with little cottages, mobile homes and even some teepees dotting the landscape. A three-acre community garden is also on-site." "Each home will have its own garden. The idea is to have beauty all around the property." "UT Architecture students developed these cottages. They are a little bigger than an average office cubicle. Bathrooms and kitchens will be communal." "All of the furniture has been built by people who were formerly homeless." They will even have The small chapel as a "separate cottage where people can reflect and find solace." http://kut.org/post/heres-what-austins-newest-housing-chronically-homeless-looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Tiny houses! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Since 80%+ of the chronically homeless are mentally ill, I hope they are going to have social supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I want one, too! Those are adorable! How do I get one? I could be homeless by tomorrow if necessary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Since 80%+ of the chronically homeless are mentally ill, I hope they are going to have social supports. Many (If not most) homeless people are mentally ill. It's a shame most people don't know this (Or don't like to acknowledge this), as it means they need even more money and support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToJesusMyHeart Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Since 80%+ of the chronically homeless are mentally ill, I hope they are going to have social supports. Yeah, I hope so too. They say there will be access for "medical and vocational services on site," so hopefully that will include mental health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That's really wonderful. And it's great the houses are so nice too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) I :love: tiny houses...I've been researching them... Edited November 13, 2013 by brandelynmarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 If you build your tiny house on a 24 foot trailer you don't need a permit. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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