# Micro Community Micro housing developments are being designed to combat homelessness. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 6, 2017 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/micro-community ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.6/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Micro Community trend? **Micro Community:** Cities are mulling over their options when it comes to housing their homeless communities, and some of the most viable proposals include the development of micro housing areas that offer affordable homing options. With a focus on aesthetic, functionality and creating a positive social impact, these communities could be effective solutions to the ever-increasing income inequality and population growth in urban centers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: May 24, 2017 to Aug 16, 2019 - Published: Dec 6, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Micro Community trend ### Micro Housing Housing solutions that provide affordable and functional micro-living spaces to combat rising housing costs for homeless or low-income people. ### Shipping Container Homes Popular trend in architecture which involves retrofitting or repurposing shipping containers to create cost-effective and mobile housing. ### 3D Printing Technology Innovative manufacturing technology combining 3D printing technology and modular design to allow for quick and affordable housing solutions. ## What the Micro Community trend means for industry ### For Real Estate New cost-effective and sustainable housing solutions allow for wider affordability and community-focused neighborhoods for individuals seeking housing. ### For Construction New modular and 3D-printed designs are becoming more efficient, making production and assembly faster, cost-effective, and less labor-intensive. ### For Urban Planning The increased focus on community-driven spaces and affordable housing solutions require the expertise of urban planners to effectively create dynamic and functional housing developments. ## Workshop question How can your brand creatively combat some of the consequences of rapid urbanization and population growth? ## Trend signals for Micro Community Trend score 6.6 out of 10, from popularity 94%, activity 95%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 94% - Activity: 95% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Micro Community trend 8 featured examples from May 24, 2017 to Aug 16, 2019. - [Shipping Container Micro Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-micro-home): Marilia Pellegrini Produces a Concept for a Luxury-Focused Home (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for architects and designers to explore innovative ways of repurposing shipping containers in high-end residential projects. - [Shipping Container Micro Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-micro-homes): Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects Has Permission to Build in the UK (Category: Eco) Implication: The rise in popularity of sustainable container homes presents great disruptive innovation opportunities for architects to explore new designs and construction methods. - [Micro-Housing Settlements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/informal-settlement-in-egypt): Architects Offer Shipping Containers for an Informal Settlement in Egypt (Category: Eco) Implication: Architects and designers can explore using shipping containers as a disruptive innovation in the housing industry. - [Temporary Housing Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-accommodation): Affordable Accommodation Can Be Found in Vacant London Buildings (Category: Eco) Implication: Real estate companies can explore opportunities in developing and managing affordable housing projects using vacant buildings. - [Shipping Container Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-development): LA is Developing 84 Units of Affordable Housing (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The use of shipping containers for affordable housing creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to design and build sustainable communities. - [Homelessness-Combating Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-jose): The San Jose Tiny Home Concept Now Has Two Potential Designs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architecture and design firms have an opportunity to create innovative, efficient, and cost-effective housing solutions for the homeless population. - [3D-Printed Micro-Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microneighborhoods): These Hexagonal Units are Proposed as a Housing Crisis Solution (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Potential to disrupt traditional methods of construction with the use of 3D printing and modular designs. - [Homeless Veteran Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-six): 'The Six' Provides Housing for Homeless and Disabled US Veterans (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Real estate developers can focus on creating community-oriented housing projects that cater to specific populations, such as disabled veterans. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)