Stratification
In this video, the speaker, Alan Graham, a former real estate developer and CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, discusses Community First, a tiny home village which he developed in Austin, Texas, intended to serve the homeless population in that city.
Graham states that Community First is based on what he calls a “relationship model.” He claims, “Housing will never solve homelessness, but community will.” In your discussion entry,
- Discuss what Graham means by that statement.
- What do you think he means by “community”?
- Who do you think benefits from the tiny home model just the homeless people that live there?
- Who does Alan Graham feel is responsible for ending homelessness, and what specific roles would they take in ending homelessness?
- How do you feel about this model? Do you think it is fair? Explain
- If you lived in Austin, Texas, what specific role could you see yourself playing as part of the community Alan Graham speaks of?
Post an initial 250 word response