Assessing the viability of using tiny homes to address housing insecurity in the Region of Waterloo

This research will use a test site to define best practices for siting, management, planning, and construction of Tiny Homes for the homeless, through a comprehensive review of existing precedents. In order to do this, the research responds to four questions about ‘Tiny Home’ communities for people experiencing homelessness. 1) Where should these communities be located in the urban region? 2) How should this housing be governed, managed, and maintained and by whom? 3) How should these homes be sited and serviced; what should be included in a self-contained unit, and what services should be shared between units to create a productive housing community? 4) How should this housing be manufactured to maximize social, environmental, and economic benefits?

Faculty Supervisor:

Adrian Blackwell;Martine August;John McMinn;John McMinn;Martine August;Adrian Blackwell

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Partner:

Brian Isherwood and Associates Ltd;Z-Modular Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

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