San Francisco’s sleeping pod solution to affordable housing crisis

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-15 16:28:05 | Updated at 2024-11-23 14:10:19 1 week ago

San Francisco’s sleeping pod solution to affordable housing crisis
rollingout.com ^ | 11 14 2024 | Amari Apple

Posted on 11/15/2024 8:20:58 AM PST by yesthatjallen

As the cost of living continues to soar in major cities across the United States, innovative housing solutions are emerging to address the growing crisis of affordability and homelessness. One such solution is the introduction of sleeping pods in San Francisco, a city notorious for its exorbitant rental prices.

The sleeping pod initiative

Brownstone Shared Housing, led by CEO James Stallworth, has recently made headlines by revealing that a staggering 300 individuals have applied for just 17 available sleeping pods in downtown San Francisco. Each pod is priced at $700 per month, a fraction of the average rent in the city, which is reported to be around $4,000.

These sleeping pods are designed to provide a low-cost housing option in one of the most expensive urban areas in the country. Measuring approximately 3.5 feet by 4 feet by 6.5 feet, the pods are large enough to accommodate a twin mattress. Each pod is equipped with privacy curtains, interior lighting and charging ports, making them a practical choice for those in need of affordable shelter.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: affordablehousing; sanfrancisco; sleepingpods

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To: yesthatjallen

There’s San Fransicko there for you.

2 posted on 11/15/2024 8:22:05 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)

To: yesthatjallen

A building with tiny rooms and additional options makes more sense.

3 posted on 11/15/2024 8:24:20 AM PST by Sacajaweau

To: yesthatjallen

Install 300 sleeping pods with 100% nitrogen inertion. Send out a clean up crew every morning. Get the pods ready for the next night. = homeless problem greatly reduced after a few nights.

4 posted on 11/15/2024 8:26:51 AM PST by Ikeon ( Why don't they, do what they say? Say what they mean? One thing leads to another. )

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