These Austin Tiny Homes Could House 40% of the City's Chronically Homeless Population

[@jesseorozco5243]

Why doesn’t Austin city help these nonprofits instead of spending millions on abandoned hotels

[@firstlast8258]

maybe Adler will let the homeless live with him

[@rawsketch]

The comment on sub-divisions is SO true. So the last few years I've been thinking about how a REAL neighborhood would look and function and low and behold, it exists in my own city! This proves that happiness is living life with purpose.

[@roman6135]

I'm from a bigger City and I'm living in the Suburbs in Austin just for a few Months. I did this in California too. You would think people would talk and make friends in the Suburbs, but people keep to them selves. People are nice here, but Downtown Austin is way more friendly than here in the Suburbs.

[@lothean2099]

I wonder how this community is doing now

[@troyi448]

I heard on the news, they offered said homeless $15 an hour to help put those houses together. Guess what? No takers.

[@markhenderson308]

Not true.

[@cowpunkability]

Can someone help me understand, this looks so wonderful and it seems to be working. The only problem I've ever heard about this place is that People want to be there so much that there is a long waiting list..... There's money allocated to solve homelessness, in the local government (I've forgotten how much) but my question is why can't that money go towards what is working? If it can't go directly to this place why can't there be a connection to this place? Why not follow it and expand what works? What am I missing?

[@terrymack4769]

Because all the state mayors have to meet in Honolulu to discuss how to solve the "problem" of homelessness and all the middle class have an us and them attitude not understanding how easily us could become them in a heartbeat, an accident, an illness, a death in the family. Because it's greed amongst the rich and the rest of the comfortable useful idiots feel a sense that God put them in their status of life. That's what I think.

[@AlisaForestHillsBrigades]

1:30 that's not fair to her she had right to defend herself I'm n her side about this one cause he wouldn't stop abusing her

[@chockpea]

Yes, but that is her story, there's most probably more to it.

[@Danderman888]

I commend you for your charitable spirit, honesty to address the problem at it's root and all the work you have done to alleviate the pains of poverty. But I also see the extreme uphill task you are facing, having to swim against the current where most others who can do what you are doing, are not willing to.

[@johnwonder8720]

I hope they build a second city for the homeless in Austin and LA etc. Because nobody mentioned drugs in that little feel good story. Does somebody get designated to hand out the meth and opioids ?

[@firstlast8258]

ya let me hand them out

[@robertoguerrero7754]

So do they work now.. it seems they are pretty happy and rehabilitated..

[@howellwong11]

Until I see homeless Hispanics, I don't want to hear any excuses.

[@calico4381]

What a sweet, moving, and inspiring story.

[@indigo_dreamz]

Yes 👍😁🙏❤️💯😍

[@joshgroom8421]

See YES WE CAN

[@SUZE31961]

Halleluyah !

[@stephenwilson3646]

How come this can't work everywhere

[@firstlast8258]

because it doesn't work anywhere

[@markhenderson308]

@@firstlast8258 it's working here. Here.

[@mannyespinola9228]

Thank you for this video

[@johnriley8761]

Where exactly is this at?

[@markhenderson308]

9301 Hog Eye Rd Austin, TX 78724---EXACTLY

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

Give these people a tiny house, in a few years, most likely months they'll be junked out, unlivable, The problem is they want the government to help them, people have to help themselves. Victim thinking will be the end of us.

[@RadovanKrsmanovic]

There's definitely those types of people, but there are a great many people that just need a little help without the scorn. I'm all about helping folks that are ready to be helped. You obviously can't just throw money at the problem. You need to throw compassion and COMMON SENSE at it as well.

[@bryanjase6930]

@@RadovanKrsmanovic what's it like there now in Austin?

[@markhenderson308]

Not true. The overwhelming majority are so grateful to Have 4 walls and a roof that the property is taken care of. Very well.

[@firstlast8258]

@@markhenderson308 so open up your home to them

[@markhenderson308]

@@firstlast8258 Be real. You have no knowledge of this place. First find out about guests. Then post.

[@lynsweeney7257]

Fantastic we need more love in this world just like that Community displays it.

[@alleng.medina1535]

This is amazing

[@weirdaustin757]

Where this place located at. I saw a young kid the other day that will need something like this.

[@skipsays944]

All glory to God! Amen

[@telefunkenyou47]

If you let them live at the landfill they could put their hoarding abilities to good use and everybody wins!

[@markhenderson308]

Ignorant and useless answer.

[@peterwilson1699]

This would just be a breading ground for addiction. Give them work free stuff only makes the problem worse

[@peebay3515]

This, they are homeless because they are unwilling to work and just want to do drugs and drink all day.

[@markhenderson308]

Not true again.

[@firstlast8258]

@@peebay3515 we have something in common

[@bosshogzoomer3995]

Amen

[@LimitlessPavement]

BETO...that's rich.

[@roman6135]

Awww

[@a.r.8987]

In Austin they shouldn't be homelessness, period. There's a robust employment sector, several industries, and many resources for the mentally challenged...

[@firstlast8258]

no there is not

[@a.r.8987]

@@firstlast8258 there are but then again man doesn't need to be responsible for anyone else except himself....

[@firstlast8258]

@@a.r.8987 no there is not

[@chadsmith7075]

They will never allow tiny houses to exist for any decent amount of time, nope it's to the bunk beds

[@bryanjase6930]

Why do you say that?

[@membear]

I wish we had a President who wanted to help people instead of helping the rich get richer and destroying our planet by ignoring climate change and by making things worse because of his and his friends' greed.

[@rr7firefly]

@@XsukiniiX Just became president?

[@troyi448]

Do you still believe that?

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

​@@troyi448 Probably. He's delusional like the other dems.

[@mikepierce1724]

Awsome

[@nativealaska]

Tiny crack houses, wonderful!!

[@rayraysax9764]

To all the haters...... I gave someone a ride here in March 2021. It's still nicer than your neighborhood.

[@firstlast8258]

🤡

[@ghostrider2664]

Looks promising. What if the homeless person in question doesnt trust or like other homeless people? Lol. An impass, I suppose.

[@jamesforrestal403]

So you plan to take care of vagrants all their life?

[@rr7firefly]

Maybe you missed the part about how these people pay rent. It may not be the Austin average but they still pay for their housing. One of the problems in this country is that rental properties are run increasingly by corporations whose primary interest is to charge as much money as possible. You may have heard of slum lords who do not maintain their properties? That is another aspect of the problem.

[@jamesforrestal403]

@@rr7firefly vagrants are the enemy of civilization. they need to work and start taking care of themselves. disgraceful.

[@rr7firefly]

@@jamesforrestal403 Yes, let's find jobs for all of them. Good luck.

[@markhenderson308]

@@rr7firefly I live here. We earn a dignified income working on property. We pay rent. We're not vagrants. We are not taken care of. We make decisions for ourselves. Like you. Like. You. This works. Well. Very well. Volunteer. Come See how it works. I'll buy you lunch. Take you on a tour. Meet my friends, all residents, talk to them, hear their stories, straight from the horse's mouth. Then decide. I'll bet you'll change your mind. Come see me, I work in Genisis Garden. Long hair, beard. My Garden nickname is Arugula. Come.

[@rr7firefly]

@@markhenderson308 Right off, I have to like someone whose nickname is Arugula. You are one of the fortunate ones who have found a niche where personal dignity is maintained. I used to live in San Francisco, so I sometimes had to step over people on public sidewalks who had basically checked out. A slow version of suicide -- just enough drugs to maintain oblivion. My comment to James was that it was easy to say someone needs to work, but matching people to an actual job is not that easy. All kinds of considerations come into play: Do they have transportation? Are they physically and mentally fit to assume the responsibilities? etc etc. Thanks for your generous invitation. If I am in Austin I will look for you. Whereabout?