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By Anna Fox


Having a shelter is one of the basic needs that several people miss due to financial constraints and other reasons. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the government, together with close stakeholders in this industry to ensure that cost-effective houses are made available to everyone. However, due to the complexity of issues surrounding the process of providing public housing, not much has been achieved. Therefore, below is a discussion of various options that can facilitate the provision of affordable housing for young adults.

Choose cost-effective designs. Designers should come up with flexible plans that can accommodate the various needs of youths while at the same time, minimize the overall cost of constructing such houses. For example, one can come up with rooms that are proportional to the number of occupants. Similarly, the process should consider adopting cost-effective measures such as large-scale constructions to benefit from economies of scale.

It is good to put in place sustainable strategies. To reduce the expenses associated with the construction process, constructors may consider operating on large scale projects to take advantage of the benefits realized by the economies of scale. Also, finding local resources will reduce construction costs. Therefore, local contractors, as well as materials, should be considered first.

Consider establishing neighborhoods that are socially and economically diverse. This is a strategy that targets to eliminate characterizing residents based on their economic or social status. In mixed residentials, cheaper houses can be compensated for by the more costly ones. In addition, it offers more opportunities that low-income people can grab and increase their incomes. For example, pet sitting and residential care services may offer young people additional income.

Additionally, favorable transition systems should be enacted in such places. This is where individuals can shift from homelessness to owning or renting a home more comfortably without being discriminated due to their economic status. Growing families should also be ensured of their ability to meet shelter requirements. For example, they can be given rent-to-own options and the freedom to extend their homes to accommodate more people as the family grows.

Establishment of workers' residential areas. This is a program where the employer can decide to offer employees with economical residential places. Much emphasis should, therefore, be on the youths who are still struggling to find stable employment or are in between jobs. This will ensure that even those who are unable to afford proper housing are guaranteed a place to stay.

Houses can also be constructed with some shared facilities. Building such homes can significantly reduce rental expenses when users share certain standard utilities. However, each one of them still gets to enjoy the advantage of his or her privacy. This can reduce the cost of construction and maintenance, and sequentially, the rent.

The local government may also choose to establish a publicly owned residentials. Such quarters may be offered at a relatively low cost as compared to what is witnessed from the private sector. Such an initiative would ensure that rental income is just for maintaining the houses and not to generate profit. Also, the cost of owning or renting a home should be calculated basing on a person's financial ability.




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