Carpenter builds tiny homes for the homeless | All Good

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Published on November 21, 2020 12:00:09 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utoU6e90EFk

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In Chicago's South Side neighborhood of Bronzeville, one carpenter is proposing a new solution to his community's homelessness: tiny houses. Alonzo 'Short' Hall has spent his entire life working on projects of every size, but he specializes in all things miniature.'I design cars for kids, do the pimp my power-wheel basically. The little cars that the kids ride – I customize those, put car stereos in them, TVs, leather interior, ostrich skin, alarm systems, lighting,' Short said. 'If you dream it, I bring it.' Short decided to use his carpentry skills to provide safe shelter to his neighbors without homes. The project is taking place at the former site of Overton Elementary School, where Aaron 'Lefty' Bo...