Los Angeles opened another ‘Tiny Home Villages’ made up of 64-square-foot transitional housing.
The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with Councilman Paul Krekorian and the non-profit organization Hope of the Valley, officially opened the first of many ‘Tiny Home Villages’ in North Hollywood in February. This incredible project seeks to end the housing crisis in the city by creating 64-square-foot structures for Angelenos to call home, as they transition off the streets and into permanent housing. The villages of grey and brightly colored ‘tiny homes’ along Chandler Blvd will have 40 cabins and 75 beds.
On Thursday, a second—and largest— tiny home community officially opened in Alexandria Park with 103 colorful homes and 200 beds. Another three villages are underway in the San Fernando Valley and could be completed as early as May with enough space for 150 people.
“One of the most powerful things is when we see people come into this shelter, people that had been living out in the elements, in a tent, under a freeway,” said Ken Craft, president and CEO of Hope Valley Rescue Mission.
Each unit has four windows, heating, air-conditioning, two beds, a storage area, a front door that locks and personalized welcome messages. There are also additional onsite facilities for food and hygiene. Access to mental health services and job training is also provided but it’s an optional service.