This project aimed to find a structural solution to the growing problem of young adult homelessness. Because the most recent statistics of the CBS have shown that under the current approach this problem is only growing in size, it is necessary to find another way to approach this problem – through the direct involvement of the people that are actually confronted with the consequences of young adult homeless. The interviews conducted and showed that the young adults don’t actually want a “special” solution that is specific to their situation. They just want to be a part of the “normal” living environment, and the most effective way to achieve this is through an extension of the ‘Housing First’ concept. 

By focusing on a structural solution on a larger scale, and a simple intervention that makes almost every available studio apartment a potential dwelling for young adults that are currently homeless, a way to significantly increase the amount of available ‘Housing First’ dwellings has been found. Aside from that, some attention is provided to the direct and indirect living environment and the number of social interactions it facilitates, to create a situation where the young adults can more easily find connections with people that fall outside of their existing social circle – with the goal of diversifying their social network. All of this, to make it easier for the counselors to do their job, and really help these young adults.

Student: Simon Rood 
Tutor: Maarten Willems, Ady Steketee, Masi Mohammadi, Tjeerd Wessel