For $500,000, other solutions might only house two to three people. With the Hey Neighbour project, $500,000 will house 30 people in a transitional housing community using shipping containers.Each unit is 160 sq. ft. and is designed to include a bed, desk, hot plate, fridge, shared shower and washroom facilities and the potential for a shared outdoor kitchen facility.
This community will provide access to comfortable and safe housing, incorporate public art, and provide opportunities for residents to learn new skills and engage in social enterprises, like bicycle repair shops and community gardens, where they can share their talents and gifts, and participate in the community.