A US homebuilder makes a major contribution to getting Mexicans to hate us

September 24, 2008 by John Henneberger 2 Comments

  • U.S. builder hopes Mexicans will want homes made from shipping containers
  • Company targeting poor factory workers in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
  • Homes are 320 square feet, around $8,000 with kitchen, bath, sleeping area
  • Home builder wants factories to offer homes as part of workers’ benefits.

From CNN.

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I started my commitment to housing justice for people and communities with low incomes in 1975 in Austin's Clarksville community. Thirty-six years of working side-by-side with dedicated community leaders to find solutions to housing and community development challenges has taught me some things and I’m learning new stuff every day.
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2 Responses to “A US homebuilder makes a major contribution to getting Mexicans to hate us”

  1. Robert Doggett, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid September 25, 2008 at 12:59 am

    I understand these are already being used in the Port Arthur area by a shipyard for its workers. I don’t think they have a kitchen area, or are painted so pretty (kinda look more like the picture on the left).

  2. gcarter2008 October 29, 2008 at 10:46 am

    Cool I want one, since I’m homeless anyway this would be a tremendous step up, where do I sign up is there a long waiting list ?

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