A new development in Brandon, Manitoba features 21 small homes under 920 square feet, providing affordable housing options for first-time buyers. Residents praise the cost-effectiveness, peace of mind from new construction, and strong sense of community.
Eliza Idpan sits with her dog Stitch in her 612-square-foot home in Brandon , Man. It's part of 235 Glen Ave., a development in the city that has 21 houses, all under 920 square feet. Hidden away in Brandon sits a tiny neighbourhood of little houses that take up just over a block in Manitoba 's second-biggest city.Eliza Idpan and her partner, Caselyn Badilla, were among the first families to move into the development in 2023.
Idpan said she also doesn't worry about anything breaking or falling apart, because everything is new and under warranty, which means she can save up for any big expenses. She calls it a "pocket neighbourhood" — one where people live close together and can make friends with neighbours, but still have the privacy of their own place."People, I think, are looking for connectivity where they live, and so a pocket neighbourhood is set up to try and bring you closer," Choy said.
"We wanted to develop the pocket neighbourhood so people are still able to stay safe in their homes, but connect better with their neighbours," said Choy. 'A good start': Winnipeg's 1st tiny-homes village for homeless builds relationships, adapts to challenges
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