VOICED : Bay area residents look for creative housing solution

The video discusses the unaffordable housing market in the Bay Area, highlighting the impact of rising rents on local communities, especially artists in Oakland. It introduces Heather's innovative solution of converting shipping containers into homes as a response to high living costs. The video also covers current rent trends and the need for creative housing solutions.

What is the main reason locals are leaving the East Bay area?

• Traffic congestion

• Lack of job opportunities

• High rent prices

• Poor weather conditions

How did Heather address the high cost of living in San Francisco?

• By converting a shipping container into a home

• By living with roommates

• By purchasing a smaller apartment

• By moving to a different city

What feature does Heather's shipping container home include?

• A home theater

• An induction stove

• A rooftop garden

• A swimming pool

What has been the percentage increase in the average apartment cost in Oakland over the past five years?

• 30%

• 75%

• 56%

• 15%

What is driving people to look for creative housing solutions in Oakland?

• Desire for modern architecture

• Rising apartment costs

• Proximity to nature

• Better educational facilities