NEW YORK: The executive director of a charity is in discussion to develop property he hopes to buy.
If he is successful in purchasing the property, he proposes to make a formal application for a “tiny house” village.
He recently unveiled the prototype 250-square-foot home as a partial solution for the area’s homeless population. Homelessness doesn’t necessarily mean un-roofed. It includes seniors and veterans who are living with relatives or those underemployed who share space with friends or those living in motels.
The tiny house movement is a good one, he says, because people have a sense of ownership and can personalize their space. The compact homes are complete with kitchens, bedrooms and bath and toilet facilities.