Tiny House Village to combat homelessness in Oshkosh


Tiny House Village to combat homelessness in Oshkosh


OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — Having a place to live is one of our most basic human needs, but it`s something more people in Oshkosh are finding themselves without.

"The Oshkosh Area School District averages anywhere from about 170 to over 200 identified homeless kids each year," said Julie Dumke, Oshkosh Kids Foundation executive director. “They’re going from couch, to couch, to couch, their families are split between relatives and they just don’t have stable housing.”

...The Tiny House Village will be along West Packer Avenue between Jackson and Main streets. It`ll have 32 housing units, including one for an on-site manager, and a community center with a commercial kitchen, classroom and laundry facility. Tenants will also be able to enjoy a community garden, basketball court and gazebo....
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Ken Notes: As I present the value of these ideas many are quick to dismiss them pointing to trailer parks as an example. I suggest if we plan for excellence we can deliver excellence.

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