LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas businessman plans to develop affordable housing units from the large shipping containers that are normally used to transport merchandise.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports a 10-unit container housing park was expected to be unveiled in downtown Las Vegas. The Share Village nonprofit group dedicated to creating affordable housing and helping veterans plans to build about 50 more units, with at least 10 reserved for veterans.
The units are powered by solar panels and have efficient toilets, cooktops, refrigerators, and microwaves and come with furniture and bedding. The monthly rental cost is $650 for large units and $550 for smaller units.