Tiny home villages are hailed as a fix for homelessness, but one founder needed a police escort

  • Community First! Villages in Austin provide affordable housing and a strong sense of community for residents, with amenities and services included.

As more cities consider tiny-home projects as a response to chronic homelessness, an Austin community that helped popularize the model is back in the spotlight — along with its founder’s account of how neighborhood support can sour.

For some residents, though, the appeal is much simpler: an affordable place to live and a strong sense of community.

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