Tiny Home blitz build underway in St. Thomas [Video]

A model for the future of affordable housing neighbourhoods is rapidly taking shape in St. Thomas this week.

A blitz build of eight tiny homes is underway at a lot on Kains Street, just north of the downtown core.

Six local builders are volunteering their time. They have been joined by electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople.

By Thursday evening, eight tiny homes will be built.

St. Thomas home builder Doug Tarry is a lead on the job site, his company has donated over $1 million to the Tiny Hope Project (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

“This is just the start of something really incredible for affordable housing in our community,” shared Doug Tarry. The well-known St. Thomas home builder is a lead on the job site, his company has donated over $1 million to the Tiny Hope Project.

Beyond an almost complete prototype, the eight 400 sq. ft. residences are the first to be built in what will become a …