Christian Science Monitor

A bed of their own: Cities embrace micro-communities as a solution to homelessness

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
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The rise of micro-apartments: How city dwellers are making tiny spaces feel like home

Cities across the world continue to grow, and with that growth comes a shift in how people live. Rising housing costs, dense urban populations, and a desire to stay close to work, culture, and ...
The Boston Globe

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

SEATTLE — Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose. The 180-square-foot (17-square-meter) room is filled with an air ...
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Demand for 'micro-housing' increases in dense Seattle neighborhoods

Imagine renting a home consisting of a bedroom and bathroom, with a kitchen shared by up to eight of your neighbors. That's the idea behind the new trend on Capitol Hill, called "micro-housing," which ...
Napa Valley Register

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century as need for affordable housing soars

SEATTLE — Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose. The 180-square-foot room is filled with an air mattress where she, ...