Case Study: DignityMoves creates dignified interim housing in San Jose with Gensler

DignityMoves delivers 136 private rooms in under a year with Gensler

DignityMoves, a nonprofit organization, faced the challenge of addressing unsheltered homelessness in San Jose, California, where the high cost and slow pace of building permanent housing left many without a safe place to stay. They engaged the architecture and design firm Gensler to help create an interim supportive housing solution that could serve as a vital bridge for those in need.

Gensler designed a trauma-informed tiny home village for DignityMoves, featuring 136 private rooms with locking doors and shared community spaces to foster dignity and connection. The solution was delivered in under a year through a strong public-private partnership. The project's impact was significant, turning initial neighborhood opposition into advocacy and contributing to San Jose's citywide efforts that saw a nearly 23% decrease in street homelessness.

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