Land is so scarce in the densely populated City of Clarkston that few new residential units have been built in the past decade. Going small could help this.

This month, City Council members in Oakland, California unanimously voted to approve a creative housing ordinance legalizing the use of RV’s and tiny homes as dwellings on private property. The Construction Innovation Ordinance (COI) puts Oakland among the nation’s leaders in addressing the dire need for more affordable housing options.

We often read about things we can do within the home itself to live a more sustainable lifestyle, but there are also things we can do for the landscape around our homes. Check out Shades of Green Permaculture’s recent blog post on how to expand your positive impact to the land around you.

This article provides a treasure trove of information on the different parking options available for tiny homes. Finding a place to park is the first and often largest hurdle for tiny home ownership. Explore your options with the help of this detailed guide from The Tiny Life.

We get inquiries every week from families with small children looking to downsize into a tiny home. Is it possible? Will we all fit? Check out this article from Tiny Home Builders to help gauge your family’s readiness to take the plunge.