“Tiny home” villages are cropping up across L.A. But in the wealthy suburb of Arcadia, fierce backlash to such a proposal is giving city leaders pause.
Residents, both housed and unhoused, react to Arcadia s tiny home village plan
ARCADIA, Calif. - The City of Arcadia put forth a proposal for a tiny home village in the community following concerns over the growing homeless population. On Friday, the proposal sparked various reactions from the city s residents.
If approved, city officials will explore the option of placing the village at the Peck Park utility access road. The proposed site is in a part of Arcadia that is an industrial area. We tried to find a place that wasn t near or directly adjacent to homes, schools or parks, said Councilmember April Verlato.