Project Overview
Designed by Lehrer Architects in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, the Whitsett West Tiny Home Village provides transitional housing for unhoused residents. Completed within the past few years, it occupies a uniquely constrained, quarter-mile-long parcel in North Hollywood, some areas only 20 feet wide.
Costs & Capacity
No cost information for the village's construction or operation is publicly disclosed in the available sources. Residents do not pay rent for occupancy. The village offers 77 individual housing units, providing a total of 150 beds.
Key Features & Amenities
- Individual Tiny Homes: Secure, private shelter units.
- Comprehensive Infrastructure: Integrated electricity, water, sewer, storm drainage systems, and ADA accessibility features.
- On-Site Support Facilities: Includes sanitation trailers, storage space, administrative offices, and designated community gathering areas.
- Strategic Design & Color: Utilizes bold color schemes and meticulous unit placement to create a vibrant, cohesive community atmosphere within the challenging narrow site, fostering dignity and positivity.
Purpose & Significance
This project represents one of several rapid prototypes developed by Lehrer Architects and the City of LA to transform underutilized urban land into dignified transitional housing. It serves as a model for efficiently creating supportive community environments aimed at helping residents transition towards permanent stability.
