Seattle Announces Plan to Curb Its Homeless Issue
- 6 years ago
Seattle Announces Plan to Curb Its Homeless Issue The Washington city says it will spend $12 million to build prefabricated homes for nearly 200 homeless residents. The decision is part of a growing trend of using modular construction to help with poverty issues in U.S. cities. The process has been known to slash construction costs by around 20%. In many cases, it also allows homes to be built in
half the time. The typical modular home can go from raw materials to move-in-ready in just three months. However, the homes, which would be built in King County, face a few regulatory issues. One of the anticipated locations, Interbay neighborhood, is currently zoned for commercial use. This means the county can't build residential units without securing a special waiver or changing the zoning laws altogether. Should county officials attempt to change the law, they could face pushback
from locals.
half the time. The typical modular home can go from raw materials to move-in-ready in just three months. However, the homes, which would be built in King County, face a few regulatory issues. One of the anticipated locations, Interbay neighborhood, is currently zoned for commercial use. This means the county can't build residential units without securing a special waiver or changing the zoning laws altogether. Should county officials attempt to change the law, they could face pushback
from locals.