Stratification
“Can Tiny Homes Solve Homelessness?”
In this video, the speaker, Alan Graham, a former real estate developer and CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, discusses Community First, a tiny home village which he developed in Austin, Texas, intended to serve the homeless population in that city. Graham states that Community First is based on what he calls a “relationship model.” He claims, “Housing will never solve homelessness, but community will.”
In your discussion entry, discuss what Graham means by that statement. What do you think he means by “community”?
Who do you think benefits from the tiny home model – just the homeless people that live there?
Who does Alan Graham feel is a. responsible for ending homelessness, and what specific roles would they take in ending homelessness?
How do you feel about this model? Do you think it is fair? Explain. If you lived in Austin, Texas, what specific role could you see yourself playing as part of the community Alan Graham speaks of?
Post an initial 250 word response by Thursday of Week 2 and three short responses to other students’ postings by. Sunday of Week 2.
Your responses should engage your colleague’s thoughts. Stay focused on understanding the reading and discussing course concepts. You may integrate personal experience as relevant. Remember, grammar, spelling, etc. count. To begin click on “Create Discussion Post” above.
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