Ever wonder what the word urbanist means? In most dictionaries, the term applies to a person involved in city planning. A reasonable update, however, would assume it embrace anyone who wholeheartedly embraces life in a city. A person who might call him or herself an 'urbanite.' Who knows how to take advantage of the positives in any city and can argue its benefits.
Cities around the world are by and large swelling in population, putting huge demands on housing stock - little of which exists that is safe and affordable. Then along comes entrepreneurial souls who are in business producing so-called micro-houses, self-sufficient apartment-like homes - maybe better call them cabins - little more than 300 feet square or less. Virtually trailers, with or without wheels, dressed up to appeal to buyers (renters?) willing to compromise on space for the sake of their sanity up against problems of space and income.
How far this trend will extend is anybody's guess but the market might include retirees downsizing (and wanting to live on a single level), young ambulatory job seekers, even couples possibly 'trying out' life together before investing in full partnership or marriage.
Cities around the world are by and large swelling in population, putting huge demands on housing stock - little of which exists that is safe and affordable. Then along comes entrepreneurial souls who are in business producing so-called micro-houses, self-sufficient apartment-like homes - maybe better call them cabins - little more than 300 feet square or less. Virtually trailers, with or without wheels, dressed up to appeal to buyers (renters?) willing to compromise on space for the sake of their sanity up against problems of space and income.
How far this trend will extend is anybody's guess but the market might include retirees downsizing (and wanting to live on a single level), young ambulatory job seekers, even couples possibly 'trying out' life together before investing in full partnership or marriage.
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