Columbus business leaders plan tiny home village focused on serving homeless population
COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) — A group of business leaders led by Columbus attorney John Perez is planning a tiny home development on Columbus’ southeast side that would serve formerly homeless residents.
The gated development called Vista Village initially would include 42 homes, a community center, and a park. It’s slated for a 15-acre site south of Refugee Road and west of Hamilton Road.
“It’s a different and innovative way to provide housing for people who are homeless,” Perez told us. “It’s going to be a quality place to live. The idea is to provide residents dignity where they live, as opposed to crowding them together.”