10-24-2018, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by randomq
The point at which code compliance forces people to be homeless, it is no longer making them "safe".
This is really a good point. Homelessness in the USA has been exploding the last several years with over a half million homeless people (and 1 in 4 of them reportedly have a job but can't afford housing).
Hawaii should be leading the nation in small/micro house situations because it's one of the few places in the USA where you can spend the bulk of your day outside every day of the year. AND the building costs are so high, why are we forced to pay for unnecessary indoor spaces?
When we lived in Alaska we wanted a larger home because we could not effectively use any outdoor space 6-8 months out the year. That's not a problem here where "living space" need to be little more than something to keep the sun/rain off of you. A small indoor living area with sleeping space, toilet/hygiene areas, and a place to escape very inclement weather should be adequate for people willing and able to live in such a situation.