KALAMAZOO, MI — The developer behind Kalamazoo’s tiny houses has a vision for more, with a goal of building up hubs in various parts of the city.
Gwendolyn Hooker, of HOPE thru Navigation, opened her first tiny homes on the Northside in late 2024.
Here are five things to know about background and plans for more tiny house development in Kalamazoo.
1. Hooker’s lived experience informs her housing advocacy
Hooker, a Kalamazoo native and recovering addict who spent time incarcerated, founded HOPE thru Navigation to address systemic housing barriers…