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In reply to the discussion: Homeless Oaklanders were tired of the housing crisis. So they built a 'miracle' village (pictures) [View all]Nay
(12,051 posts)37. As a lifelong reader of the Mother Earth News, I was aware of cob building and it does
my heart good to see this astounding little village. I think it should be legal for these villages to exist -- in fact, we need to build thousands and thousands of them.
And stop building 'tiny houses' and 'eco-houses' that cost $100,000 to $300,000 apiece!!!
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Homeless Oaklanders were tired of the housing crisis. So they built a 'miracle' village (pictures) [View all]
Demovictory9
May 2021
OP
very much so. and it's clean and organized. and they used land no one else wants... under freeway
Demovictory9
May 2021
#14
"Yeahbut, they're too lazy to work!" That's beautiful, amazing detail in some areas. Thanks.
George II
May 2021
#6
A good model. People with something of their own always do better for themselves.
marble falls
May 2021
#9