Tiny homes have become the talk of the nation for the past several years. Whether it is for vacationing, downsizing,
or simply trying to be trendy, people’s interest in the tiny dwelling areas have been increasing in cities everywhere.
The city of Portland, Oregon has found a unique use for these Sleeping Pods, and its helping combat the homeless problem as well! According to Multnomah County statistics, “On one particular night, 3,800 people slept on the streets, in shelter, and in temporary housing.” To help combat these numbers, The city of Portland has turn these trendy tiny living spaces- into sleeping shelters to help women battle against homelessness.
Each pod provides an individual with their own bed, roof over their head, personalize access code to help ensure
safety, as well as a sense of overall well being. Could this be a solution in other cities across the US as well?
Hopefully Portland can be a stepping stone in the right direction of house to provide housing to those in need.
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