The Small Houses and Eco-Houses section of the neighborhood. Click here or on the image to see the entire "village."

Young People Living Over Garages

With late hours, louder music and more parties, young people need a more separate environment. Our SFSNG Focus Group came up with the idea of Young People Living Over Garages. The idea here is a more affordable, independent lifestyle, where one can come and go without disturbing others. Garages off of alleys would be ideal; maybe living over storage units might prove to be a win/win opportunity.

The Car Share Program, and a Laundry Facility got assigned to the young people. Here are two services, both for profit, that are certainly in need by their age group, as well as needed by the greater surrounding community.

However the businesses are organized, there's lots of room for creativity. Jobs and strong business skills will be created. Self-esteem and confidence will be enhanced as young adults set out on their quest to discover who they are, all the while contributing to their community in real and tangible ways; serving themselves as they serve others.

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