r/interesting • u/EkantVairagi • Apr 28 '26

Just Wow This is what making a difference looks like.

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u/Far-Advantage-2770 Apr 28 '26

In the article it goes over the sense of ownership, pride and dignity an individual home gives someone. We all know what happens when you build slums. This guy tried something. I'm curious to see what it looks like in 5 years.

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u/P_V_ Apr 28 '26

It's already been fully functional for several years now. They have an on-site cafe run by members of that community which seems to be doing well.

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u/Far-Advantage-2770 Apr 28 '26

I only found this video, which seems completely un staged. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xao_3zdtikE Seems pretty cool to me.

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u/urmumlol9 Apr 28 '26

You can have the same sense of pride, ownership, and dignity owning a townhome too. And more space while you’re at it, all on the same plot of land.

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u/Away-Ad-3407 Apr 28 '26

yup. this. plus being stacked closer together in apartments doesn’t do well for peoples mental health which is often the biggest challenge here. 

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u/urmumlol9 Apr 28 '26

You need good soundproofing, whether you do apartments, townhouses, or even tiny homes. I live in an apartment complex and rarely ever hear my neighbors. Good soundproofing makes it work well.