A Canadian millionaire decided 'just buy more houses' meant constructing ninety-nine tiny homes for the unhoused—creating a real-life Sim City. His unconventional philanthropy defies gentrification logic and Google search trends for 'tiny home villages for unhoused'.

While critics warn that clustering 99 homes could hinder recovery, Marcel Lebrun’s 12 Neighbours project flips the script—offering solar-powered, fully-equipped houses at $200 rent, internet included. “Transformation happens in community,” he says, redefining affordable housing Canada.