Communities
Tiny House Parking Comparison: Village VS Backyard
Tiny house parking is hugely important. The good news is the number of options is growing all the time. Check out our in-depth guide to learn about the available types of parking. But what type of tiny house parking spot is best for you? Backyard parking and tiny home communities differ in many ways, especially…
Read MoreSeattle’s Tiny Homes for the Homeless
Tiny homes for the homeless are proving to be an effective solution for emergency shelter and transitional housing. Seattle, like many US cities, is experiencing a staggering homelessness crisis. Innovative, affordable housing and transitional shelter solutions are needed, and that’s where the Low Income Housing Institute comes in. In partnership with the city and other…
Read MoreTiny Houses Built with Salvaged Materials in Model Village
Enjoy a thought-provoking trip to Salvage, Texas in our latest short documentary. Building tiny houses with salvaged materials is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and can even lead to a new way of thinking. It certainly did for Tiny Texas Houses founder Brad Kittell. He shares his vision for creating hope from trash—his Pure Salvage Living philosophy:…
Read MoreA Mindful EcoVillage’s Legal Tiny Houses and Natural Built Homes
Welcome to the Port Townsend EcoVillage in Washington’s Quimper Peninsula. It’s a progressive-minded intentional community striving to live in harmony with the earth and each other. Their village is home to a wide variety of naturally built homes, and now two legally permitted tiny houses. Our latest short documentary shares an honest perspective on experimental…
Read MoreInspiring Low-Cost, Self-Managed Tiny Home Village for Formerly Homeless
What does it take to create a more humane society that provides opportunities for stable, safe, and affordable housing? Opportunity Village in Eugene, Oregon, is a successful transitional tiny home community for formerly homeless individuals and couples. Amazingly, it only costs $5 per night per person—perhaps the most cost-effective shelter program in the nation. Their…
Read MoreColorado Mountain Tiny Home Community & Getaway: Parking Available!
Tiny House Parking Spots NOW Available! Love mountains? Looking for tiny house parking? Welcome to Tiny House Leadville, aka Leadville RV Corral. It’s a charming little tiny home community with eight vacation rentals, long term THOW parking spots, and short-term RV spots. It’s situated in historic downtown Leadville (nation’s highest elevation city–over 10,000 feet!) within…
Read MoreIs this the Most Ideal Tiny House Size? In a Permanent Pocket Neighborhood
Tiny House and Pocket Neighborhood Tour The Hiatus is an amazing livable tiny house on foundation inside a one-of-kind cottage-style community located in Bend, Oregon. The 16’x 25′ tiny home footprint is 400 square feet, and with two lofts, it comes to 598 square feet. Interestingly, it was built to IRC Appendix Q standards. The…
Read MoreHow to Find Tiny House Parking: Available Options and Tips
“Where can I park my tiny house?” The uncertainty, even anxiety, around tiny house parking keeps lots of would-be tiny dwellers from pursuing the idea any further. In our latest video, we share what options are available NOW, from legal to risky. Additionally, we share tips for finding your ideal THOW parking spot. Additional Resources…
Read MoreBackyard Tiny House Village: Twist on Intentional Community
Welcome to Going Places, an inventive tiny home community in Portland, Oregon. It’s a fresh take on an intentional community as a small scale cohousing setup with two tiny houses in the backyard and a shared small traditional house. It showcases how truly accessible and rewarding community development can be. The Going Places community approach…
Read MoreRemarkable Tiny Home Village for Formerly Homeless in Austin
In this week’s video, we share a look inside Community First Village in Austin, Texas. It’s a beautiful 51-acre master-planned tiny home village providing affordable housing in a supportive community for the disabled and previously chronically homeless. Community First is currently home to 200 individuals in tiny houses and RVs. Also, a missional community lives…
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