The tiny house movement has gained considerable momentum in the past decade, with legions of Americans entranced by the notion of leading a simple, clutter-free life in a diminutive abode. Now, the movement is taking on a new dimension, as micro dwellings are being deployed to address a major humanitarian issue: homelessness.
Tiny home villages for the unsheltered are emerging throughout the United States, particularly in the West, where homeless populations are rising. The federal government estimates there are at least 560,000 homeless individuals in the country (though the actual figure is thought to be much higher)—and a large portion of them are based in California, Oregon, Washington, and other western states.
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