# Secret Underground Home Homeless "Mole Man" By Bianca | Published 2007-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-underground-home-homeless-mole-man References: [truemors](http://truemors.com/?p=18271) A homeless man drew inspiration from underground mammals when he decided to fix his lack of housing by digging himself an [underground shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk). "Bruce Tracy (or 'mole man' as he is better known) dug the [underground home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urul) in an area near Roeding Park in Fresno, but the state says that the home is a danger to people living near-by and plans to demolish it," Truemors explained. Mole man loved his home so much though that he says he plans on building another. For obvious reasons, he isn't revealing the location yet. This story reminded me of the guy who secretly lived a mall for several years: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underground Living Trend:** As more people become homeless and unsustainable living becomes more apparent, opportunities exist for the development of underground living solutions. - **DIY Shelter Trend:** The DIY shelter movement is growing as more people seek affordable and creative ways to solve their housing issues. - **Off-the-grid Living Trend:** As people seek to live more sustainably and independently, opportunities exist for innovative off-the-grid living solutions like underground homes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can explore new types of affordable housing solutions, like DIY and underground shelters. - **Homeless Services Industry:** The homeless services industry can explore innovative ways to provide shelter and support for those in need, like the development of underground homes. - **Environmentally Sustainable Industry:** The environmentally sustainable industry can explore new off-the-grid living solutions as people seek to live in a more sustainable and self-sufficient way, including underground homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Extended Refurbished Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stones-throw.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)