What a great idea!
Emerald Village: A Dream of an Affordable Tiny House Community
Respectful Revolution (2019)
Film Review
This documentary is about a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon that has created a self-governing tiny house village for the city’s homeless.
The total of the project was $1.8 million – $300,000 for land and $1.5 million to construct 22 tiny houses. The group raised $1 million obtained via direct fundraising, $120,000 via a city development tax waiver, and in-kind donations of one tiny house each by a team of 13 architects and builders.
The dwellings are slightly bigger than conventional tiny houses and include kitchen, toilet and shower facilities. Some are large enough to house two people. All (previously homeless) residents were required to contribute 50 hours to building their home though most contributed much more. At present, each pays $250-300 rent, which covers all utility, staff and other operations costs.
While 22 tiny…
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AuntyUta 
Thanks for reblogging, Aunty.
I wish it is. I wanted one. The idea of less is more is really true but here in California, expensive land is the huge obstacle and housing laws.
I wished there was affordable housing available to everyone!
I wish too but for now capitalism and politics are too powerful to make the Tiny House dream happen in its truest concept. Thanks.