Housing Reimagined
The Challenge:
A 2018 study done by Temple University and the Wisconsin HOPE Lab discovered that about 12% of college students are experiencing homelessness across the nation. Locally in Tarrant County, 32% are experiencing food insecurity and 52% show signs of housing insecurity.
Our Response:
With an identified a gap in housing for college students that are homeless or near homeless, the project aimed to explore housing concepts that could fill this critical gap and expand our knowledge on affordable housing strategies. Hosting a series of forums on different housing, design, and entrepreneurial topics, we expanded our knowledge on developing more comprehensive housing solutions.
In partnership with the American Institute of Architects Fort Worth Chapter we co-hosted a design competition to explore alternative affordable housing solutions.
Project Objectives
1) Identify unique and individual challenges faced by college students.
2) Explore affordable housing designs that align to student needs.
3) Explore viable models in housing, policy, and funding that support student centered housing.
4) Identify viable housing concepts, policies, and resources needed to create student centered housing and the unique needs of students in Tarrant County.
