B.C. City Opts for Modular Homes in Response to its Homelessness Crisis
Elena Rahman — May 7, 2021 — Eco
References: capitalcurrent
In 2017, Vancouver's Richmond suburb introduced the idea of temporary modular housing to address the province's growing homelessness crisis. Unfortunately, hundreds of protesters opposed the build at the time. B.C. government has now proposed a second modular complex and received far less polarized responses.
Using stacked units resembling Lego bricks, the city can construct temporary modular housing significantly less time than it would take to build permanent structures. Taking roughly three months of construction time, the modular buildings don't require excavation. Their flexibility allows them to be assembled and relocated to vacant lots.
Meals, community supports, and health care are provided to residents living in temporary modular homes while more permanent housing is developed.
Image Credit: Capital Current
Using stacked units resembling Lego bricks, the city can construct temporary modular housing significantly less time than it would take to build permanent structures. Taking roughly three months of construction time, the modular buildings don't require excavation. Their flexibility allows them to be assembled and relocated to vacant lots.
Meals, community supports, and health care are provided to residents living in temporary modular homes while more permanent housing is developed.
Image Credit: Capital Current
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