Political support and a new capital campaign are helping to expand the tiny home concept as a solution to homelessness in Austin, Texas.
Plans are in the works in Austin to expand a village of tiny homes and provide a permanent housing model for the chronically homeless.
The nonprofit group Mobile Loaves & Fishes recently launched a campaign to raise $60 million for the village, reports Cindy Widner, as part of a larger 10-year plan to mitigate homelessness in Austin.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Mobile Loaves & Fishes founder and CEO Alan Graham recently to announce both the 10-year plan and the capital campaign for the Community First! Village. "Money from the campaign will go toward the expansion of the 27-acre, master-planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for chronically homeless men and women," according to Widner.
According to additional details revealed in a separate article by Katie Pyzyk, the Community First! Village is on track to reach its 200-person capacity next year. The $60 million capital campaign will allow Mobile Loaves & Fishes to buy 24 acres adjacent to the existing 27-acre property.
FULL STORY: Tiny home village announces 10-year plan to mitigate homelessness in Austin
Austin Selects Two Potential Sites for Sanctioned Encampments
The city plans to install temporary housing and facilities as part of its efforts to reduce homelessness and help people move into permanent housing.
Austin Approves Upzoning
Combined with the recent decision to eliminate parking minimums, the move to end single-family zoning could help make housing more affordable.
Austin Could Legalize Tiny Homes, RVs as ADUs
Expanding the types of homes eligible as accessory dwelling units could help more homeowners afford the construction costs.
Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
Federal officials are eyeing major cuts to the Section 8 program that helps millions of low-income households pay rent.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Ken Jennings Launches Transit Web Series
The Jeopardy champ wants you to ride public transit.
California Invests Additional $5M in Electric School Buses
The state wants to electrify all of its school bus fleets by 2035.
Austin Launches $2M Homelessness Prevention Fund
A new grant program from the city’s Homeless Strategy Office will fund rental assistance and supportive services.
Alabama School Forestry Initiative Brings Trees to Schoolyards
Trees can improve physical and mental health for students and commnity members.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service