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San Jose city council approves tiny home village for the homeless

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

San Jose city council approves tiny home village for the homeless

 

"San Jose has been struggling with homelessness, but tiny homes could offer a solution. The City Council recently voted nine to two approving a pilot program to construct a 40-unit tiny house village. Architecture firm Gensler created two pro-bono design proposals for the city earlier this month – and both feature tiny homes that are aesthetically attractive and efficient.

San Jose’s city council just approved a year-long tiny home village program. Elected officials must now determine three potential sites for the pilot. The idea was suggested around a year ago, and would offer 80- to 140-square foot shelters in what are called Bridge Housing Communities. San Jose seems to view the housing as an interim solution, referring to the shelters as emergency sleeping cabins. Around 25 people could dwell in each community, and The Mercury News said the city aims to have a village in each of the 10 city council districts..."

 

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