It takes a village San Jose opens 136-unit tiny home community on Valley Water land - Local News Matters

San Jose unveiled a tiny home village on Cherry Avenue, providing shelter for 136 homeless individuals at a cost of $18. 3 million. The village includes private bathrooms, central laundry facilities, and an outdoor picnic area, with nonprofit HomeFirst managing casework and meals. Vice Mayor Pam Foley highlighted the importance of the collaboration with Valley Water, which allowed for the development on previously underutilized land. The project received funding from various sources, including $9 million from the state and $7 million from Measure E, with additional philanthropic contributions.

Mayor Matt Mahan reiterated the city’s commitment to add 1,000 beds by the end of the year, part of a broader strategy to tackle homelessness. The tiny home village is the 11th temporary housing site opened in San Jose this year, significantly increasing the city's capacity for homeless individuals. San Jose has seen a drop in its unsheltered homeless population by over 1,000 since 2022, despite a slight rise in the total homeless count. The ongoing efforts reflect a concerted approach to providing sustainable solutions for those experiencing homelessness.