Before the pandemic, New Orleans faced an affordable housing crisis. Rents increased 31% between 2004 and 2018. The pandemic, millions unemployed, ongoing racial injustice have made it abundantly clear, we need to change our approach.
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Tiny House FAQs
Why Tiny Homes? Tiny houses are environmentally friendly, a smaller footprint. More energy efficient and easier to maintain.
Will it be like living in a box? No. Our duplexes will be attractive and functional housing that people will be proud to call home.
Isn’t it important to increase homeownership in our neighborhoods? Absolutely! But not everybody is in a position to buy a home right now. We’re focused on supportive housing because that’s where our expertise is, and because we know that having a secure home and a stable rental history will help more people move into home ownership
Has this been done before? Yes. Cities across the country are building tiny houses for homeless folks both for rental and homeownership.
