ManufactuRed Housing - The Taft School

This Is MyHousing of choice or housing of last resort? Manufactured housing is both.Importantly, it is home for millions of Americans. Working with the nonprofitCommunity Reinvestment Association of North Carolina, Adam, a formerphotojournalist, created a book of photos and personal stories from across the countrythat illustrate the problems that confront people who live in these communities.Governments and nonprofits make assumptions about suitable, affordable housing.Yet,” says Adam, “people, voting with their feet, flock to manufactured homes. This Is My Homeattempts to respond to this paradox in housing policy. Giving residents more control over theland where they live will give them more say over their destiny as homeowners and citizens.”His book has been called an asset in combating our nation's affordable housing crisis.28 Taft Bulletin Spring 2008