Eden Village, a new tiny home community in Wilmington, NC, has reduced the number of Wilmington’s chronically homeless population by 31 individuals.
In addition to fully furnished housing in tiny homes fully furnished by donors, the pedestrian-only neighborhood includes a community garden and supportive services provided onsite.
LS3P designed the Eden Village community center as part of the firm’s pro bono “Design In-Kind” program. The net zero building housing offices, laundry facilities, a full kitchen with a dining area for up to 50 people, and a welcoming front porch gathering space. Eden Village was founded by philanthropists Tom and Kim Dalton; other key contributors include a team of contractors and subcontractors who provided in-kind and deeply discounted services: Thomas Construction Group, Cheatham and Associates, Woods Engineering, and Coastal Land Design.
