Tiny house villages are increasingly responding to the homeless crisis in America’s fast-growing cities

As economic and demographic growth increasingly coexists with poverty and homelessness, resident-led alternatives to housing are supporting communities left behind.

By: Yetimoni Kpeebi, University of North Carolina – Charlotte and Brandon Marc Finn, University of Michigan, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 26, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Yetimoni Kpeebi, University of North Carolina – Charlotte and Brandon Marc Finn, University of Michigan

Recent population estimates show that Charlotte, North Carolina, is the fastest-growing large city in the United States. The city added more than 20,000 residents between 2024 and 2025 and is rapidly approaching a population of 1 million.

Charlotte has become a magnet for businesses and residents seeking opportunities and a lower cost of living.

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