Episode 14: Villages as Alternative Shelter

Todd Ferry from Portland State University shares the results of his study on villages as alternative shelter and the how-to guide developed from the research. A key finding in the Village Research and How-To Guide was that 69% of villagers said that they should share in decision making at the village, and it was a key contributor to villager satisfaction. Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative researchers Dr. Marisa Zapata and Dr. Greg Townley were also part of the research team. Ferry also talks about how he got into this work and a little bit about the history of villages in Portland. 

Passion for the work

Practical solutions. Tiny homes with a healthy community is a good pathway to leave the streets. Need to recognize that many homeless are transient. Not to forget the reason why they are homeless - drugs, mental issues, loss of income