Scotland opens second ‘housing village’ to help people transition out of homelessness

Scotland opens second ‘housing village’ to help people transition out of homelessness

A pioneering housing initiative designed to help people adjust to independent living has expanded in Scotland, with a new village opening in Rutherglen. The development follows a similar scheme in Manchester amid growing efforts to tackle homelessness through community-based, supported housing. Harriet Gardens is built on the site of a former sawmill. It accommodates up to 15 residents at a time. Each person is given their own compact modular ho…