Despite the efforts of these organizations, homelessness in Raleigh and Wake County continues to rise, with over 6,000 individuals seeking homeless services annually.
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- Raleigh Rescue Mission , 2024
~6,000
Total Population
400 916
Unhoused
Temporary Beds
+1,500
Permanent Units
~6,000
Total Population
Unhoused 916
How can integrating urban gardening into supportive housing serve as a holistic strategy to promote healing and long-term wellness for people transitioning out of homelessness?
Layered thresholds support psychological ease, autonomy, and a sense of security.
Communal spaces nurture a collective identity to reduce disaffiliation.
Access to nature enhances healing, grounding, and emotional resilience. TRANSITIONS
Controlled environments minimize sensory overload to promote calm and clarity.
Integrated retreats enable withdrawal within active environments.
Bus Rapid Transit Southern Route and Stop
Capital Area Greenway Network of trails along Walnut Creek Wetland
GoRaleigh 1 + 21 Bus Stops
Walnut Terrace
Oak City Cares
Walnut Terrace Mixed Income Low-Rise Housing
South Park Historic Black Neighborhood
Oak City Cares Service Hub and Day Shelter
NC DOT Vehicle Storage
Walnut Terrace
Oak City Cares
Park
GoRaleigh Parking
Walnut Terrace
Mixed Income
Low-Rise Housing
South Park
Historic Black Neighborhood
Oak City Cares Service Hub and Day Shelter
NC DOT Vehicle Storage
LINK EXISTING NETWORKS
Integrate with adjacent pedestrian and street networks.
DIVERSIFY PUBLIC SPACE
Weave intimate shared zones into the site to foster connection and identity.
BRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS
Create spatial continuity between distinct neighborhoods through porous boundaries.
LAYER PUBLIC FRONTAGE
Introduce varied edges that accommodate different public uses.
OPTIMIZE ORIENTATION
Adjust massing and scale to balance solar access and thermal comfort.
EXTRUDE GREEN VILLAGES
Stack green communal space to foster restorative healing and social cohesion.
Financial Model
1. The CLT non-profit entity purchases land for property development.
2. The non-profit acquires a one-time loan from a bank or private investor to build on the property.
Corporation Obtains Property
Residents purchase property at below market price
Ownership Process
3. The non-profit entity sells units at below-market rates. Residents who meet the income requirements apply and purchase a unit. The non-profit uses these payments to repay the loan until it is paid off.
4. Residents lease the land and own the property, while the non-profit entity retains ownership of the land the properties are built on. This reduces the list price for long-term affordability despite surrounding future development. 2.5
Resident owns the property, corporation owns the land
Land is developed using a bank loan
