On any given day there are about 300 Wisconsin veterans who do not have a place to live, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. To combat the problem, the city of Milwaukee is supporting an initiative to provide tiny homes for homeless veterans.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderwoman Chantia Lewis held a press conference on July 31 to address the initiative. Alderwoman Lewis spoke about how the project was near and dear to her heart.
If you do not know, I am a veteran. People do not realize that a
veteran is one step away from being homeless when we are discharged,”
said Alderwoman Lewis.
It is estimated that there are over 100 homeless veterans in Milwaukee. A nonprofit group is trying to address that need in the city. The plan is for Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) to build up to 48 tiny homes on a vacant lot located at 60th Street and Green Tree Road...
Ken Notes: I love this development in Milwaukee and challenge Madison to build one, I would suggest giving some architectural students a crack at the design with some budget restrictions in mind. These units can get very attractive for a few pennies more (see above)...
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