A NEW Tiny House Village- Pocket neighborhoods hit ATL!
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- As the notion of tiny house living spreads, and the demand for housing increases in inner city markets, Will Johnston and his team have managed to develop a tiny house village in Atlanta, GA based on the pocket neighborhood principals of Ross Chapin. Both attractive and efficient, these micro-layout neighborhoods could be a game changer for both urban and suburban areas looking to minimize a development footprint. As you'll see in this guest- video from Will, nothing is really missed nor omitted from this small house community- with the planners and designers even going so far as to incorporate edible gardens and landscaping into their grand plan. Porches, sleep lofts, usable bathrooms and kitchen, and community space- these tiny houses designs seem to have it all.
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What aspect do you like most about this village? What (constructively) might you add or change?
I’d just add that tall trees will give folks a huge headache eventually. There’s no room to get any equipment in there in case they need to be trimmed or topped out and they’ll block roof top solar electric or water heaters. Nothings impossible just cost more to take care of it. I’d go with fruit trees that don’t get taller than the houses.
@@BrianS2464 I understand what you're saying, but honestly for me the trees make the property. Where I live (FL) the owners of the community property keep cutting down all the trees - big live oaks that are at least a century old. This has displaced vermin into our houses, killed us with hot summer sun, spiked our electric bills (a/c) dramatically, and has allowed big storms to cause more intense damage (live oaks don't fall down easily/break winds). All sorts of other fiascos that we are directly financially responsible for (which we must handle ourselves). What was once a shady, breezy, cute little community now resembles a parking lot full of peeling paint. The trees were removed for the exact reasons you listed. Quality of life has suffered overall, while the owners (whom I now refer to as slum lords) have switched over their expenses, to our expenses. While raising our "maintenance fees" (rent) by over 23% over the last three years. Honestly, I would rather have the trees and the additional cost.
Honestly, I loved the meandering positioning of the houses. As the presenter took us through the property, I got the sense of going back into a safe little alcove. It felt deeper than it actually was, more secluded. Which is ironic because I hate navigating meandering streets by car. Also I loved that each house had a defined, not-container-like shape that really bothers me with other tiny houses. They looked like little *homes*. Just enough. Which is all I ever really want. XD
What I like best is the freedom of design, you're not limited to a 8' wide tiny house on wheels / bus. Way more freedom in design if you can add a couple feet here and there to fit your lifestyle into the space, while still living simply in a tiny/small home.
What I don't like is that most ways to legally live tiny you're either far from the city, work, family & friends, or paying rent (HOA for this place) so it takes away the dream of owning your own place and takes away of benefit of it being cheaper.
The home designs is so cute and inviting. And I love the location. I personally would need my own yard and space to be further away from people and let my dogs run. One of the reasons I like tiny homes is being able to escape the suburban feeling of houses right on top of each other and HOA's, so for me, it wouldn't be a good fit. I'd rather have a little more separation and a communal area that people maintain together, either through allocation of duties or pooling funds just to have lawn maintenance. I think some gardening and stuff can be a positive aspect of living in tiny homes and paring down/getting closer to nature and like minded people
As a single female, this is exactly what I am looking for.
wish you have found one of these . a nice concept for homeless or people not fortunate .
@@michelgouverneur885 I agree but not at $200,000. I like the concept, but there needs to be a way to make it truly affordable. I hope to do this for me, my kids and grandkids and maybe 1-2 affordable rental homes (not AirBnB) to supplement my income.
Me too I know Texas sells different styles of them. I have been looking into them
Let's move in together.
The installer did a thorough job installing and had some good tips on how to help preserve the shed. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx8CcyN6o1ejzQFIkabM3kaq93DfYKBg7z The product looks nice, cannot attest to the quality, it has been 3 days.
Cute, but leave it to Atlanta to charge a fortune for what's supposed to be an affordable alternative to traditional homes🤦🏻♀️
That's cause Karen wants to live their and write "cute" blogs about her new lifestyle
@@UnionPacific1997 until she realizes she wants to go back to her McMansion
Just starting the video. Read your comment paused. I just can't wait to hear the cost. You got my attention. I'm sure I'll be shaking my head in disgust
Just like other communities. They ones in Texas are 399 square feet for $1750-$2000 just base rent before the fees.
This isn't in Atlanta. It's in Clarkston, which is about 17 miles from Atlanta.
Need more of these everywhere. Since so many people need affording. I think this is great for singles, first time homebuyers and seniors.
Developers should consider building small communities around particular needs. For example, one for serious gardeners, another for people who want everything to be organic not chemical, and especially one far from the others for people who want to avoid wireless and cordless frequencies.
They need to make them more affordable and less craftsmanship for those communities. That would cut costs
I agree, its cute but the homes are a little too close for me. If my neighbors are having a good night I don't want to hear it. I would like to have a garden as well. Maybe just four or five houses instead of eight.
Need more there are already expensive housing quarters
Sadie’s not having it.
One thing many people get wrong about a project like this is this is living small but it isn't living cheap! I was in a related industry for many years and we had people on a regular basis looking at tiny homes because they assumed they would be cheap to buy as compared to a larger home. They are less expensive because of the lower sq. footage but they ain't cheap. These are primarily for people who choose to live in a smaller space and not for the people that have to because they can't afford a larger home. I do not know about this project but in most cases the sq. footage cost in a tiny home vs a let's say normal house is quite a bit higher. I love the concept here but I just want those looking to understand what is involved. I would bet these homes are zoned for at max 2 people and most have an HOA fee on top of the payment for the house itself. That all means you can in many cases rent a larger apartment for less money.
They sold starting at $200,000 so you are definitely correct. Most of the people who live here could probably afford a regular size home if they wanted to.
@latonyalee7821 A 200,000 dollar home looks like crap.
This is common sense at it's best . What a sensible solution to housing . Great job 👏
There must be a lot of people who only need one bedroom. It's good that people are thinking about building smaller homes. Plus the little neighborhood looks like it's designed to be social and friendly. That's important.
I love the tiny house concept. I don't love living on top of the tiny house next door.
Yes, it seems like all of the tiny home communities I've watched videos on believe in putting as many per acre as possible. I'd love to see one where each home has a lot more land around it. Building a community in a forested area would be ideal.
@@Growmap these homes are to build community, while I get what you mean… I would say don’t move there if it’s not for you.
@@Pebblebrook Yes, but you can have a community without building the homes on top of each other.
I know my neighbors even though it is a quarter mile walk or more. And a community probably wouldn't want to be that far apart.
But enough room for a good-sized garden would be nice.
This place is better than nothing, but the yard size and privacy needs to be improved. Many tiny-housers also want to grow their own food and many have dogs or cats that would benefit from a fenced-in yard.
Most of these tiny house communities have horrible landscaping, too...too much concrete and bare dirt.
Build it on your own 10 acre estste for a guest home .
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Great idea for seniors. You get to be around folks of all ages, plus you aren’t in those attached things they’re building where there’s no privacy. The HOA maintains the place so it’s a win-win!
Yes a community like this is great for seniors. Especially with the homes being so close together
I want in! I would move there in a heart beat to help, be apart of a project like this! And I would 100% live in one as well.
This is needed EVERYWHERE! NOW!
Love this! We need to see these in all 50 states! Great work, Will and Kim, and everyone!!
Cute! But I don't like living close to people!
I would love to start a pocket neighborhood here in middle Tennessee
Me too. I would love to start one in Arizona.
I just watched this , why can't we do this every where? Bearcats get the he'll out the way geeze
Because the city wants taxes
*In the America I was born,* comfy homes with big yards, all surrounded by big and beautiful trees, which provided intimacy *were a must.* . Oh, and I am not 89yo. *I was born in 1984.*
Don’t get me wrong, loved your home and the village… but being so close of neighbors who may not be dream people could sound like a nightmare. Plus, space to put more stuff, because we always need to.
HOA, immediate sad face. Never had a good long-term experience with a HOA
And zero private space too. Even worse.
I love the concept of these tiny homes my only issue would be that I need a little bit more space from my neighbors. they're too close together, there's no privacy.
i agree. if they had small yards with hedges or wooden fences it would be perfect
I see what you're saying, but the funny thing is I've seen full sized and larger homes in Atlanta this close together. I never understood why they build so close!
you dont like smelling your neighbors farts lol
@@DreaInspired The answer is obvious: to maximize profits by cramming as many houses close together as possible.
@@Growmap Or!!! People want to buy large homes but don't want the expense or the upkeep that comes with more property.
I was hoping to get a tour around the pocjet neighbourhood to see some of the other houses front and back. That is what this video description sounds like.
That's problematic he does not own all that and he can't just go in the houses when they do not have permission to do so. There is such a thing as privacy.
@@christyshultz6443 He could ask permission.
Well that's not going to happen. They charge $1,500 for a tour of the property.
I love those homes and very beautiful!
Overall is not great.
Thinking I'd rather own my home outright and not be bothered every month by HOA fees. The common area looks like an afterthought. I'd rather have a little more personal garden space. Looks like you couldn't get away from your neighbors anywhere.
Inside is too small and I wouldn't want guests walking into my bedroom to go to the bathroom.
Houses are cute on the outside though.
Love, LOVE, LOVE THAT KITCHEN...OH...AND ESPECIALLY THE BEAUTIFUL LAB...SUCH A CUTE POOCH!!!😊❤🐾
Adorable. I love the "pocket neighborhood" concept. I like how it looks like a little village, with plants and walkways and lighting. Most places tend to do the standard old RV park with rows of RVs, but now with Tiny Homes/cottages. YOU made this look like a real community. I'm wondering where the post office is, barber shop, and sheriff's office. I just couldn't live in the South again. Although, Georgia is often an exception.
You make living in this beautiful space so exciting. Would love to spend time on this lovely spot.
My concern about this place is having bad neighbors. It looks so nice and idyllic of everyone gets along.
I absolutely love it! But how do you sell these homes? Are they like condo's? Who owns the lot they are on? Is it similar to a TIC?
Thats so lovely ...Congratulations...
Living in ATL I love that this is here. Great concept and the home size is absolutely perfect. Would prefer a little larger lot size for a better sense of privacy and my own garden etc. Though beautiful homes do they have to be a cookie cutter same after same after same. I would be so depressed to look out my window just to se my beautiful home repeated over and over. If this isn’t an opportunity to customize and instill individuality their never will be. I do love the concept and love the fact that it has broke into the uptight Atlanta lifestyle.
Love all but the cookie-cutter look, too. Those sittin' porches are the best part.
They may be "cookie cutter" but they at least have different colors to give them some individuality. I imagine that for this proof of concept pocket neighborhood, it was more practical to go with 1 floorplan (minus the first one in the video). He didn't explain whey there was a single (even smaller) home that was different than the rest.
@@WanderingAroundAZ I think I read somewhere that the smallest home was originally the office for the project and turned into a tiny home
$400 sq ft? Pretty expensive!
I like the Nissan leaf in the parking lot. That's very encouraging.
Very Nice!! It sure looks like a Fun place to live to me!! Your puppy is Adorable ♥️& hey the pantry will get there!✌️
Love this. We need neighborhoods like this up north.
I think this is a great concept!! People looking for affordable housing a place of their own. It’s ALL about Community.
Will you ever build properties without HOA, POA, POAA, and DOE?
More space between houses.
Looks amazing! Great job you guys. :D Definitely want to see more projects like this one.
Cute video too. ^_^
These are nice! Better than many tiny homes I've seen! 👍👍
I really like the community. I would prefer a built in shelf on either side of the bed. I always have to have a glass of water.
These are a few feet closer than I would want.
Sometimes the over 55 age can be hard of hearing and that can make it pretty noisy for someone who can hear.
I would prefer them to be offset, so you didn't have someone directly across from you.
I would also prefer a screened-in porch especially in the south. I live in West Virginia and have one and love it. If you could project the porch a little so that a cross breeze could go through would be nice but I realize it is very humid there.
I think these homes would be great for a senior community, as well as for singles.
Since I know how noisy it can be by the fire pit, I would move it to the opposite end. 😁
But it depends on your community and if they are quiet at night for those that are not night owls like myself. Or quiet in the morning for those that are not morning people.
I might also put in a golf cart path depending on if an activity building was going to be built later on.❤️
Cool. I dream of finding real humans who will build tiny home villages for the homeless with me. These are very beautiful. Thx for sharing!
Me too. Loved the idea for a long time but it takes a certain kinda homeless person.
@@BrianS2464 Different villages for different types. Peace lovers & poo stirrers should live in different zones, teehee. We are all unique for special reasons. Human creative Spirit can be fostered for success when typology of sociological groups is used to spread Love Energy vs War & Profits Energy.
While I admire your dream, actual shelter deprivation is only a small part of the homeless issue. There's a great deal of mental illness, disabilities, etc that plague the homeless. If we concentrate on treatment the rest can follow - horse before cart. But if we don't address the mental/emotional instability of sufferers then giving them a house only "fixes" things for a few months at most, before it falls apart again. This is because we're only beginning to understand the reality behind our less-fortunate population. We prescribe a band-aid where surgery is needed. The reality is sure, they need a boost and a safe home - but they also need a support system like all the rest of us. Something homeless people rarely have. Unfortunately almost everyone trying to help stops at shelter because in reality, the necessary solutions are overwhelming. I hope you're braver/more determined than most and if you are, you've got my vote. :-)
@@cleoharper1842 Agreed. I am homeless (renting room in son's home, atm) USAVet Religious Affairs Specialist & Ex 33yr Psych Nurse Whisteblower. The homeless & Vets plight is part of my life experience & where my heart lies. I have no resources & am isolated with my family appearing targeted, so nothing is happening right now. I would love to be part of a voluntary community to support each other some day as possibilities open up. Thx for your support.
@@why55555 Yes, I've been close to homeless myself and completely estranged from my family. The only thing that saved me was I finally found my mother again (who is also estranged from the family) and now, as she is a senior, we manage to take care of each other. I have mental issues and when you're out there, completely alone and with everyone judging you, every little thing can seem like a pointless, impossible task. The goals at the end of such tasks seem meant for other people who are more deserving, but not for you. It's really an existence worse than death sometimes. I'm sorry to hear you're currently having troubles. The only good thing my grandmother ever taught me was, This Too Shall Pass. Nothing can last forever, not even hell. What do you mean by targeted? If you ever find that community by all means, let me know.
The kitchen had me shook, in a very good way!
Love the pocket neighborhood, small homes. I need a fenced yard for dogs and we want to do our own landscaping both vegetables and flowers and gardening. Won't live in a place with HOA.
Exactly what I'd like.
I said the same thing and when my neighbor painted her house pink to support a friend that had breast cancer, I was so grateful for the HOA. It didn't stay pink long. HOA's aren't always bad but I understand and respect those who don't want them. Even if there's no HOA, there needs to be Covenants to protect the peoples interest.
Lovely place. The porch is heavenly
I would not like to live so close to my neighbours, but it is way better than living in an apartment. For sure.
love the concept of such an intimate community . the center of this little gathering spot is missing a big covered spot for food functions. [ pergola ] . potlucks under the pounding sun is not fun, but bringing each household under one roof for whatever is possible. in an individuals home it is impossible. we used to do progressive dinners that were so much fun. another thing is a communal garden for the homeowners. not in the center of the gathering space - just somewhere in the community .
1.5 Bathroom would make it perfect for me. That Half Bathroom is a MUST. Also, a walk-in closet would have been super. Love the concept and the sense of community. I am an Artist so community means everything.
Do you have a video showing the loft space? Are the houses built on foundations? Do any have a basement? Who’s the builder?
I absolutely love this type of community …. I’ve been interested I Tiny Homes for a while now ….. Since I retired …. I am presently living in Cali , Colombia 🇨🇴 but visit back home in Pennsylvania …. A few months out of the year where my mother lives ….
Definitely a nice place you have there … perhaps one day I will look into moving into your tiny house community …. Thanks for the video and have Subscribed to your channel .
This little community in the steiny houses are adorable
If you check this pricing is happening across the country not just Atlanta. Saw a tiny home on Seattle for $262,000 with only 400 square feet.
Anything priced @ $25,000 & up ain't a "tiny house 🏠".
Incredible that you can put so much on such a small piece of land. I wish you every success. We have 8 acres here in New England and are not allowed even to let our son place his small trailer here for longer than 6 months. Housing is so incredibly hard to come by for seniors and with 8 acres of woods I'd love to be able to do even a little to help others have an affordable living space. Another friend has plenty of space in a nearby town and not allowed to put any kind of 2nd dwelling on it to help family.
That's horrible
The powers that be do that purposefully. America is not the land of the free.
@@Sarahdrybones no it isn’t. It keeps people safe. Northeast is no joke for weather. It also keep the riff raff from ruining land. And keeps out the drug dealers and crime. Don’t worry, some sob story on sec 8 will eventually be let into this community and ruin it too
Beautiful 😍
Its really just an apartment building spread out. Which is better imo. If you got a few friends together it could be cool to all live together. There's a reason villages have been designed like this for thousands of years.
Tiny houses aren't as affordable as they use to be. And now that they're becoming more popular (out of desperation) the prices are getting higher.Add on an HOA fee that's probably not cheap either. Really truly affordable housing for many is a crisis. When does the greed stop.
It’s not greed. It’s a business like any other. You aren’t owed cheap housing.
Cute house, great idea of pocket neighborhood... Love the dog!!! Sadie stole the show!!!
Need more space outside,not enough land. Too close to each other
Well if you look at old bungalow courts the houses could be close or more spread out from its neighbor depending on the size of the lot or acreage.
Will you do a sequel once the pantry is done? Pleeeze? I am pantry DISorganized and need some imspo.
Curious what the range of prices are for these homes as well as the monthly HOA fees.
They sold starting at $200,000. Which, in my opinion is CRAZY!
Beautiful and so awesome!
Necessity is the mother of invention. We should allow businesses like these tiny house villages to flourish in all the major cities. This would give Apartments competition . I am sooo tired of hearing the landlord say , "sorry about the yearly raise in rent. , It's what the market will allow." I would gladly consider purchasing.
They have to find a way to bring down the cost. At $200,000 this isn't helping too many people.
Beautiful
Absolutely lovely! Conservative living at its best! I would love to live in a environment like this, with cool people!
Need more of these everywhere common Sends, There is nothing for the retiree with no pension or retirement living on social security
Guess they should’ve planned better
This is fine for someone with mobility issues (paved sidewalks), but I prefer a more densely landscaped, lower density housing, like Incredible Tiny Homes has in their Forest and Mountain communities, where I'd have more privacy, and more of my own outdoor space to landscape as I wish. The ITH tiny homes go from 8'x16' up to 10'x40', and also offer a 12'x20'.
Lovely small houses. But it is too close to the neighbor for my liking. No privacy.
It could be challenging
I agree not that close together esp if the neighbor goes dementia it could be challenging.
Living in tight neighborhoods like this do lack a certain amount of privacy, but usually people who live in these types of communities realize this and are accordingly respectful of their neighbors. That being said, I've lived in big cities, party towns, the boondocks, you name it - and the community I live in now is definitely the LOUDEST place I've ever lived in. Just give top priority to insulation. My house is poorly insulated with windows everywhere. So yeah, watch your window placement too. However I never feel exposed, just annoyed.
Agreed. It takes away from the allure of tiny houses. My whole purpose of wanting a tiny house is so that I can afford to live in nature independently, away from suburban neighborhoods where people are right on top of each other. So this defeats the purpose haha
@@IamCree you don’t want much do you? Beggars can’t be choosers. You’re never happy even when someone tries. You must be a taker, getting handouts
Beautiful But how much are the small houses,and the financial costs of the hoa fees
Love it what’s the price range on these?
$200,000 and up. Check out their website
So cool. Nice.
I do like it but you really better hope you get along with all of your neighbors cuz that could be awkward. Also it would depend on the cost of the house and the HOA fee's, otherwise you're just living tiny not cheap which isn't that the main reason people are down sizing.
So, what is the cost to build? How do you obtain these house plans?
I love this ! Can I have the builders information? And how much was this model? Thank you for sharing !
OMG! Is there anything you don't do? I love the channel!!!
How much are the cabins and HOA fees
Will! Congrats!
Love the purple
This is a very nice layout!
Awesome! I love the neighborhood
I love the layout but I'd love to see the loft too. Maybe you could show us that later on when you've installed the stairs or ladder.
I wish there was a community like this in LA or the pnw
Where is the hot water tank stored?
what could go wrong with living on top of each other.
So many resources used! Why not apartment/condo buildings?
It looks nice. I hope Clarkston grew to become a better place to live because when I lived there, I was surrounded by idiots and bigots. 1 year was enough for me.
I wish you could've shown us the backyard. How much are the HOA fees?
That fire pit that close to so many houses makes me a little nervous. I'd like to see this done with more modest houses. It's good for what it is, better than covering open land with a slew of Macmansions.
As long as people realize that it's not intended for bonfires they should be okay.
How much would this tiny house cost if I want one in the same area ?
How hard was it to get city or the county to allow a rezone for this dense neighborhood?
Keep up the good work guys. Maybe other cities will follow suit. There is a housing crisis across the entire country. Thank you.
I'd totally live there.
I'm definitely wanting a tiny house.
Almost 6 acres but all the houses are combined within one acre give or take
Defeats purpose of tiny home living and comfort of privacy
6 acres? He said .57 acres... as in just over half an acre.
@@WanderingAroundAZ haha missed that 😅
Love tiny homes but definitely need more outside space
This is a great alternative and affordable way of life! Where did you get the gate on your porch? I love it!!!
Every tiny home / micro home community has the buildings cloistered so close together. Is that to maximum the profit for the builder / developers.?
what about the cost? is it affordable?
I am 62 and looking into maybe buying a tiny home. I am on SSDI, so I dont have alot of money, but this would be perfect for me and my kitty cat.
Where can I get floor plans?
Those tall skinny trees are going to do some real damage in a wind storm. Typical mistake made by developers. Trees are not equipped to be stripped of their close neighbors and still survive strong winds.
HOA!!!
LOVE THE VIDEO.... I can't wait until GOD and all the HEAVENS partner me with my team to break ground and get started
It's a perfect size home for me single Bachelor at 65 how much would a house like this cost me