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A Proven solution to the homelessness crisis in Spokane
A PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE, COOPERATIVE HOUSING MODEL supporting residents through beautifully designed micro-neighborhoods that build a sense of belonging and genuine connection to the bonded community where they live.
Better yet, our neighborhoods are built sustainably, so they can support their own needs while producing power, food and commerce in such abundance that they can also provide support for the community at large.
Our Plan
We currently have two projects in development in Spokane, WA.
Project 1
Tiny But Temporary
We are building 30-40 moveable, scalable, emergency tiny shelters (~110sq ft) on a piece of vacant land that will be leased by a local public utility. These provide people with a safe place to sleep, and a door that locks, to turn the burden of finding safety and security each night into a thing of the past, so people can focus on the other things we all need to thrive. want lasting and meaningful change. The Temp Tiny is a way forward, and while permanent housing is the ultimate goal, something small, safe, and stable is a great first step.
Project 2
Permanent Micro-Neighborhood
We will purchase land and build a permanent micro-neighborhood containing 12-20 fully equipped and well-appointed permanent tiny homes (~450sq ft) that will be built around a large community building, a community garden, and shared office and manufacturing spaces. The neighborhood will be set up with renewable energy (solar, solar thermal, etc) on each building and throughout to offset operation cost and to lighten our footprint.
What are micro-neighborhoods?
12-20 TINY HOMES
~450sq ft, Fully Equipped
Long term leased land
Long-term leased by the City of Spokane
Shared spaces
A community garden, community center, shared office space, and more
sustainable & self-sufficient
A community designed with positive environmental impact
Project Costs
PROJECT 1: TINY BUT TEMPORARY
$224,000
BUDGET
Tiny but Temporary movable, scalable emergency housing.
- We start by leasing vacant land from a local public utility
- Build 30-40 simple, temporary emergency tiny shelters (~110sq ft).
- These provide people with safety and security with a roof over their head and a lock on the door.
(Estimated Timeframe: 1-2 years)
PROJECT 2: PERMANENT MICRO-NEIGHBORHOOD
PHASE 1
$560,000
BUDGET
Land
In Phase 1, we find and purchase the land for our permanent micro-neighborhood. This budget helps cover the cost of:
- Site surveys
- Grant applications
- $250,000 down payment on the land
- Upgrading the building site
- Day-to-day operations
(Estimated Timeframe: 1-2 years)
PHASE 2
$3.2 million
BUDGET
Design + Build
In Phase 2, we design and build our sustainable and self-sufficient permanent micro-neighborhood, consisting of:
- 12-20 fully equipped tiny homes
- Shared community spaces such as a community garden, community center, and shared office space.
Come back soon for site plans, renderings and a tour of our virtual village
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$3,984,000
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