Tiny homes, as small as 50 to 300 square feet, are growing in popularity as a solution for the homeless.
In Chicago, advocates want to build tiny houses to serve a specific marginalized group: homeless youth. Building codes and zoning ordinances, along with "not in my backyard" opposition from residents, however, could dampen enthusiasm for the trend.
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