Tiny houses are trendy, minimalist and often illegal

An article on PBS Newshour about the growing popularity of “tiny houses,” homes that are smaller than 500 square feet, and the difficulties cities and states are having creating zoning and building laws to regulate them quotes Robert Silverman, professor of urban and regional planning. “People using affordable housing are a diverse group. You’ve got retired people, disabled people, families,” he said. “A 300-square-foot trailer with a loft up top may not be suited for all those groups.” The story also appeared on Governing.

Read more:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/tiny-houses-are-trendy-minimalist-and-often-illegal/

http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/sl-tiny-houses.html