New homeless transition shelter featuring 'tiny homes' opens in Chula Vista

[@MsKimLorraine]

This is wonderful and a blessing. Wishing blessings to all who are working and worked to make this possible. Praying to see more of this around the country 💜🙏🏾💯

[@mannyechaluce3814]

The only way the people that we call "The homeless" are allowed to have drugs, drug dealing, prostitution and Booze in those facilities, otherwise the streets they rather be in the streets. We are just trying to hide the symptoms not cure the disease, the disease is drug use, not homelessness.

[@brooklily7150]

My thoughts exactly! These are human beings ⭐

[@stevenpinkerton777]

Great story. Note: Ikea donated the furnishings. Whatever the opposite of cancelling is, do that with Ikea.

[@pattysuechandler-lindquist3159]

5/26/23: 🙏🇺🇲This is what I call progress in a Community, Safe Keeping, Humanitarian Efforts, Clean....&5 yrs of tax Write Off for the City💪Thank you Chula Vista Patty Sue, Maryland

[@vivianmartinez4443]

Awesome! It’s wonderful to see people coming up with solutions for homelessness.

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

very nice that is what we need. every one in the u.s.a. should have a place to call home.

[@arturogarcia9946]

Save your money and buy a tiny house clean streets no more drama ⚖️💞

[@Deftone8sd]

All of us as taxpayers, should be taxed 10% more so we all contribute buying tiny houses for our crack head bums

[@cameronb3834]

It’s like they’re trying to make it some type of mini model home community instead of an actual one.

[@sukotty1251]

More tiny house 🏠

[@mannyechaluce3814]

The only way the people that we call "The homeless" are allowed to have drugs, drug dealing, prostitution and Booze in those facilities, otherwise the streets they rather be in the streets. We are just trying to hide the symptoms not cure the disease, the disease is drug use, not homelessness.

[@tkyap2524]

This is what America should be doing for its less fortunate people. The most demanding task is to tackle the root cause. Hope stakeholders can succeed in their work.

[@brooklily7150]

It's very simple, the amount of money people pay to rent here is actually sinful. I can't imagine having to raise a family here these days

[@USCG.Brennan]

Fantastic idea.....now I hope the residents take CARE of this place.....no drugs, no trash, no crime....or GET OUT!!!

[@ZarienaKoosees]

Canadian cities needs these

[@brandonclaypool1533]

Nice work Chula Vista...I just hope more pallet shelters open up instead of tents.. keep San Diego healthy 📌

[@mannyechaluce3814]

The only way the people that we call "The homeless" are allowed to have drugs, drug dealing, prostitution and Booze in those facilities, otherwise the streets they rather be in the streets. We are just trying to hide the symptoms not cure the disease, the disease is drug use, not homelessness.

[@andrewp7509]

Only need about 10 million more of these

[@libramoon9968]

Yeah unfortunately all the money has gone to Ukraine

[@howardwest5969]

Is this sarcasm ?

[@andrewp7509]

@@howardwest5969 facts

[@Bluespicygreen]

@@libramoon9968let’s cut the funding to Israel first.

[@libiure]

congrats to sam alzubaidi for realizing that the homeless are usa citizens that deserve 'somewhere' to go besides the side of the road - 64 down 6,400 to go ..

[@carlaharris4879]

Why did these cost 80,000.00 for one!! This is outrageous!! No running water, no bathroom no small fridge looks more like a jail cell in my opinion.

[@mrmakeembreakitdown]

That is pretty weird look at how much home Depot sells them for like a 10th of that price

[@carlaharris4879]

Someone is taking kickbacks in my opinion.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

The only way the people that we call "The homeless" are allowed to have drugs, drug dealing, prostitution and Booze in those facilities, otherwise the streets they rather be in the streets. We are just trying to hide the symptoms not cure the disease, the disease is drug use, not homelessness.

[@nowchanlahkesis9691]

It's more like a concentration camp'

[@okolona1]

San Diego needs ten times as much. Good start!

[@ListedInTheSouth]

Kudos to IKEA for donating all the furniture.

[@danillibaylis6156]

I hope that people will respect their new environment...🤗. 🎉..

[@wayneroberts6642]

Now you only need 600,000 of them.

[@fritzsmith3296]

I wonder if tiny houses trend will set in motion new small standards for single family dwellings. Much smaller houses say 800 sq ft with dormer and basement on quarter acre lots.

[@marcoantoniolopez-ym6be]

I toe the line getting one like those tiny houses, I have nothing now

[@poisonedchrist7802]

Looks pretty well done, am I missing something?

[@ScottyPimpinATL]

a soul

[@poisonedchrist7802]

@@ScottyPimpinATL ok explain, and I was referring to the design not the cost, we need to raise taxes to house then and come in at about 30,000. Unit

[@Thelivingwordthesword]

Thats cool

[@ireneg5625]

Amazing!

[@Welgeldiguniekalias]

Imagine how much better this facility would be if a bit more thought had gone into the design. These so-called "homes" are merely made to resemble a house, but there is no toilet or kitchen facility in there, it's literally just a bed and a table. They are bedrooms, not homes. Imagine for a moment what this place could look like if these bedrooms were built not as separate structures, but inside a couple of two-storey bunkhouses. It would greatly reduce power consumption by increasing the building volume relative to exterior surface area, but more importantly, it would reduce the footprint of the bedrooms by some 60 to 70%, freeing up space for other amenities such as a library. The toilet and shower facilities could be at the end of each corridor instead of outside in a separate building. There could be a common kitchen where residents could prepare their own meals, preferably in a self-organised group structure with residents taking turns cooking and cleaning, instead of having meals handed to them thrice daily. Just organising that would do a lot to bring structure and a sense of responsibility into residents' lives. It's good to hear residents will not be required to ditch their pet. Hopefully local authorities also appreciate that homeless people typically struggle with several issues all at once, such as mental illness and addiction, and are not going to immediately evict anyone who is not behaving like a model citizen from day one.

[@Mlogan11]

This is transition housing, not permanent- that's why there's no installed plumbing. They provide portapotties and washing rooms. They have a main food distribution/serving area. You can build places like this much faster than trying to create more in depth home settings. It's much better than the alternative living on the streets or under an overpass. The separate units are a better solution than bunkhouses for both security and protection. Homeless people fall into a mix of financial hardship, drug/alcohol addictions, and mental illness. You can't just group everyone together in a shared room building. One person acting up or causing a problem is now the problem of everyone in that room near that person. Keeping people separate adds stability and minimizes conflicts while adding privacy.

[@Welgeldiguniekalias]

@@Mlogan11 Yes, I have watched the video and saw there is a sanitary block. Perhaps bunk housing is not the word I was looking for. I did not mean bunk beds in dormitories. I am just criticising the expensive aesthetic choice of building what are basically bedrooms as separate structures that resemble little houses, rather than putting these separate bedrooms into one (cheaper, smaller, more efficient) building (leaving budget and floor space for e.g. a kitchen instead of just a dining table). A room has walls and a door, just like these huts, and offers the same level of security and privacy.

[@naijohnson6587]

I hope its for AMERICANS!

[@mannyechaluce3814]

it is :D America is a big continent, Chile to Canada :D they are all Americans, people who is in the Continent of America :D

[@methus57]

AMERICANS are white, brown, black & every color on the spectrum. GOD BLESS DIVERSITY - GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@foxthorne]

NO kitchen No bath... These are NOT tiny homes, these are plain backyard sheds or Pallet homes 🙄 Misleading. But it's better than nothing for the homeless people.😐😐👏👏

[@sunnysaturday1111]

How do you apply to get into one of these.

[@arturogarcia9946]

Tell them you know me 🛡️

[@sunnysaturday1111]

@@arturogarcia9946 I only know your momma...

[@malindagatzke7959]

if new york will just fallow your lead and Florid it would be very nice to see everyone working together on this

[@brooklily7150]

New York and Jersey send their homeless here in a grayhound bus. Their reasoning is that the risk of freezing outside back east is just too dangerous, so here we are 😔

[@1coppertop]

2 thumbs up

[@margaretmccrea4147]

solor panels

[@erikpeterson25]

👍

[@matthewchase2512]

Is it open show people living in it !

[@peterzinia3767]

Now when you donate you don't do it for self promotion. Shame on Ikea & shame on the producer for allowing it.

[@annaheater8906]

This makes sense

[@ekimbrough1413]

AaaammmeeennnnN!!!

[@SGTSpliffer]

I have an empty factory that was built to create tiny houses. 13,000 sf , 208 3 PHASE X2 Located 20 miles west of Lucid Motors in Casa Grande. AVAILABLE

[@johnnyparker7905]

It’s a good start, but it’s just how long it’s gonna last? I hope some they - homeless people will take care of it! And they should right?

[@mannyechaluce3814]

The only way the people that we call "The homeless" are allowed to have drugs, drug dealing, prostitution and Booze in those facilities, otherwise the streets they rather be in the streets. We are just trying to hide the symptoms not cure the disease, the disease is drug use, not homelessness.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

Not too bad...some of them in other places have 2 beds and that would suck if you are a male.....older men all snore and that would drive me insane but these hootches are awesome

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

They are probably just doing it for a tax write off

[@robertedge6902]

My problem with this is the overall appearance. It looks like a prison camp not a community. The architect must have been a 4th grader. The units themselves are fine. It’s the totally unimaginative layout that’s wanting. Where’s a little creative layout to make it make sense aesthetically. Poor deserve a little thought too.

[@tigris5831]

Lets make sure to cut access to drugs!

[@PrestonSteele09]

Anyone else thinking about those FEMA camp stories?

[@sallygrover6263]

Its a start,better than nothing

[@serfredereck]

Waste money for cell block homes .

[@ivanmedina8612]

that place will filled with needles in matter of weeks

[@arturogarcia9946]

Will the government need to shut down the Drug industry is there choice they run this Drug industry not us

[@Dan-zu5fd]

Tent people will tear them up in no time---Watch!

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

I guess its ok but shouldn't homeless ppl be transitioned into a work program and there needs to be a drug and alchole program and more mental health resources as well this type of program doesn't ( free housing ) doesn't really fix the problem, not only that but therez 1000s of homeless and only like 100 timy homes so now what

[@DanielRios-mo8wc]

Ca. The New Kensington Philadelphia 😂

[@skillsrobles]

Thats nice but those houses look like a prison cell to be honest.

[@elizabethl3323]

I'm all for helping the homeless and this is great. It's also a way to get us used to smart cities like China has and that's not great at all

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Looks like a prison camp. Come on people, this isn’t America.

[@GeeMak999]

Is this ww11 and are they for japanese

[@methus57]

what is WW Eleven? I think I missed that

[@1188clean]

Homeless people live better than me and I work 😒

[@sunnysaturday1111]

Be grateful for what you have.

[@wayneroberts6642]

Well choices, I choose Rugged Individualism..

[@methus57]

@@wayneroberts6642 your family says otherwise

[@DefensisIndus]

Most of them have said in interviews that they come to California to live in tents and party with the druggies. Let's make sure they don't allow drug use in those shacks!!!!

[@arturogarcia9946]

Is better than having nidles on the street kids can get sick and shit all over the side walks

[@Dane-o7q]

Need to be in desert....

[@martin.ballard]

Welcome to the hot new market for the Mass Incarceration Industrial Complex.

[@williamgoring7605]

You people are missing the point you make these homeless people want to be homeless because you're giving them everything they want why you think these homeless people act like this on the street cuz they know one day you people are going to do this for them and they can live for free in the long run this is not going to work out I guarantee it I was homeless for 7 years I lived amongst homeless people in San Diego and all over United States telling you I know what I'm talkin about this is not going to work

[@RyanMiller-vn5kz]

It looks like you’re going to throw it in a truck and move it to Mexico. The park rangers have all the park guests from forever locked up in Tijuana and other foreign countries.

[@howardwest5969]

Either " tiny homes " or human feces on the sidewalks downtown ......

[@JJUnohu]

Tiny crack homes

[@TonYTamayo1071]

Sad state of AMERICA.."…… Bilions funds for war material, but very meager sum it’s homeless people. Tsktsktsk

[@kazuyamax5090]

I hope it won’t turn into illegal housing sucks it will be a viper keep your work as you help the american homeless residents.

[@prostyle1626]

Homeless shelters or concentration camps ?

[@nowchanlahkesis9691]

Looks more like a concentration camp too me 💭🥺

[@Deftone8sd]

They should add biohazard buckets for all the needles and crack pipes. And I'll give 3 weeks before a tiny house catches fire from smoking crack.

[@craigwalker1339]

While that may be a concern and may/may not be legitimate, are you offering a better solution or just complaining? Your post makes me want to use needles and crack pipes 😀. While free speech is the law of the land, there are natural consequences to your speech. So I guess I have to do the job of undoing your negative remarks, on top of my regular job. Free-loader if you ask me.

[@brendacunningham-sz1zr]

🤔kind of looks like something out of WEF playbook. 🤔

[@Mlogan11]

What's your solution then? Because judges have ruled many times that if there are not enough available shelters/beds, the homeless are allowed to live on public areas like streets and parks. People love to complain and the homeless in their neighborhood streets, but then criticize all humane attempts to solve the problem.