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Chesterfield School to Become Tiny Home Village | Des Moines News
A historic Des Moines school, Chesterfield School, may soon be demolished to make way for a groundbreaking tiny home village designed to house and support people experiencing chronic homelessness. Nonprofit Joppa plans to build 25 homes and a full-service community center on the site — offering meals, healthcare, and daily support — all while staying fiscally responsible. The old school, built in 1890, is too costly to renovate, and the city’s location choice was driven by proximity to resources and existing infrastructure. Construction kicks off this September, with a $12.4 million…
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