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.
What happened?
WFYI reported that in Austin, Blair Racine has spent eight years living in a 399-square-foot home with a porch, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living/dining space. Before that, he had experienced homelessness.
Now, Racine says the village works because it offers more than just a roof overhead…