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Cumberbatch-Pearson, Lenore. Exploring the need for tiny houses in urban cities. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-v6x7-x710

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TitleExploring the need for tiny houses in urban cities
NameCumberbatch-Pearson, Lenore (author); Clear, Todd (chair); Samuels, Norman (internal member); Troutt, David (internal member); Simmons, Michael (internal member); Rutgers University; Graduate School - Newark
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectSmall houses, Urban Systems
Extent1 online resource (xii, 244 pages)
DescriptionPeople are embracing the tiny life philosophy, which is about freedom, the ability to make choices about how you want to live, your social life and obligations. It is also about decluttering your life and getting rid of material objects and getting rid of stress as well. Living in a tiny home can improve your financial situation and alleviate the inability to afford a home (Somerfield, 2017). While many Americans are overwhelmed by 30-year mortgages and the high cost of home ownership, living smaller is an alternative to this high cost of living. While small homes aren’t for everyone, there are many populations that could benefit from living in a tiny home, especially those in urban areas. This is a qualitative study to examine the impact of tiny houses in urban cities. The interviewees were 10 stakeholders and political leaders who possess relevant ideas regarding housing and community planning. These interviews provide insight into the ways that tiny living can influence the lives of Newark residents.

The result shows a mixed response from the interviewees. Some of the subjects were positive about the new ideas as it would be financially crucial for employed homeless. They pointed out, for example, that tiny houses can be transferable assets for individuals who need those assets. Other interviewee’s opined that while tiny houses have the potential for reducing space, there is also the fear of creating a congested community or slums. Zoning laws may even create several dilemmas. The issues can be mitigated by providing aesthetic value and sustainability value to tiny houses. Aesthetic properties and sustainability are beneficial in attracting people to tiny house living.

While collecting for this research, a bill was passed by the Newark city council to allow people to rent lots in the city of Newark for tiny houses. This study contributes to the knowledge of how living in tiny houses can impact urban neighborhoods and help to create housing sustainability for people who previously could only dream of owning their own home.
NotePh.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-v6x7-x710
LanguageEnglish
CollectionGraduate School - Newark Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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