Snap Judgment A Tiny Plot: "The Fence" EP 3
Aug 28, 2025
Mama D faces a pivotal choice that could shape the future of her community's housing dream. As she leads a group grappling with the challenges of homelessness, their struggles reveal deep emotional ties and resilience. The innovative use of tiny homes emerges as a potential solution, juxtaposed against the complexities of traditional shelters. Meanwhile, tensions rise within the encampment, highlighting racial disparities and the urgent need for systemic change. The vibrant storytelling captures both the hope and hurdles faced by those seeking a new beginning.
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Mama D's Personal Turning Point
- Deanna “Mama D” carved a wooden plaque listing people she loved who died while experiencing homelessness.
- After weeks of agonizing, she decided to lead the group to the East 12th site because she believed Kendrick would have wanted the project to succeed.
Rapid Shelter Turns Idea Into Reality
- The city's offer of land and prefab shelters turned Union Point's abstract idea into a tangible site almost overnight.
- Rapid shelter solutions like Pallet made the move possible by bypassing lengthy permit processes and delivering ready-made tiny homes.
First Glimpse Of The Pallet Units
- The Union Point crew prepared the East 12th parcel while 16 bright white Pallet units were installed in a semicircle nearby.
- Seeing the tiny homes made the long-fought experiment suddenly feel real and ready for move-in.