What if your neighborhood had space for people to be nomadic?
More cities are sanctioning areas for nomadic living. Across the country, there’s growing acceptance that people need more diverse housing options than static rentals or homes that aren’t designed to move....
Research informing this future
Given rising rates of houseless populations in countries like the US, more research is coming out on alternatives to the single family home ownership paradigm. What could housing look like if we embraced the fact that people have a wide diversity of education levels, experiences and lifestyle preferences? Do we all have to aim for living in buildings that aren't designed to move?
Action items on houselessness
Investing in and supporting affordable housing through enacting a Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan
Investing in shared equity models can make housing more accessible, particularly if governments or nonprofits facilitate systems to subsidize home purchasing.
What would nomadic spaces in your city mean to you? Would you want them? Why or why not?