A scalable & efficient solution to solving the unsheltered homelessness crisis in Delaware

INTERIM HOUSING

How Interim Housing Fits into the LBNC Model

Rapid Deployment: Interim housing is designed to be deployed quickly, meeting the immediate shelter needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. Unlike permanent housing projects, which can take years to complete, interim housing can be assembled within weeks. This speed is essential for LBNCs, which often need to respond quickly to housing crises. By offering flexible, relocatable units, interim housing ensures that navigation centers can be set up rapidly in areas with urgent housing needs​.

Dignified and Safe Accommodations: LBNCs are designed to provide dignified housing that respects the autonomy and needs of residents. Interim housing units used in these centers are built to residential standards, offering safety features like fire-rated materials and energy efficiency. These units often come with ADA-compliant options, ensuring accessibility for all residents. This aligns with the LBNC model’s focus on creating a welcoming and non-restrictive environment​.

Flexible and Temporary Installations: Interim housing units, being relocatable and modular, fit perfectly within the LBNC’s flexible nature. LBNCs often need to adapt to the availability of land and may not be able to secure long-term site commitments. The ability to quickly set up interim housing on underutilized land makes it easier to create LBNCs in areas where permanent development would face barriers, such as high land costs or zoning restrictions​.

Bridging the Gap to Permanent Housing

The goal of LBNCs is to help individuals stabilize, access necessary services, and transition into permanent housing. Interim housing serves as a temporary solution that allows LBNC residents to have immediate shelter while they work toward long-term stability. By providing safe, supportive, and temporary housing, LBNCs give residents the time and resources they need to secure permanent housing, find employment, and improve their overall well-being.

In summary, interim housing is an essential component of the LBNC model. It enables rapid deployment, offers dignified and flexible accommodations, and supports the LBNC’s mission to provide comprehensive services that help individuals transition to permanent housing. Combining these elements makes the LBNC with interim housing a powerful tool in addressing homelessness​.

Key Benefits of Opportunity Housing and Modular Units

  • Rapid Deployment: Modular units like BOSS Cubez can be delivered and assembled on-site in a fraction of the time it takes to build traditional housing. The flexible design supports temporary installations, which simplifies the permitting process and allows for quick setup on various types of land, including parking lots and vacant parcels​.

  • Cost Efficiency: Interim housing is significantly less expensive than traditional construction. By using prefabricated modules, these units are not only quicker to build but also more affordable.

  • Relocatable and Reusable: Opportunity Housing units are designed to be relocatable. This feature is essential for landowners who need to repurpose the land in the future. The ability to pick up and move these units preserves the investment and ensures they can be reused in different locations​.

  • Immediate Impact: With the urgent demand for housing solutions, particularly for those experiencing homelessness, interim housing provides an immediate and practical option. In places like California, Opportunity Housing has been instrumental in housing thousands of low-income individuals quickly, while permanent solutions continue to be developed​.