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.
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