The Bottom-Up Revolution

How One Tiny House Helped Shift Boise’s Housing Rules


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After the recession upended her architecture career, building a tiny house on wheels helped Macy Miller recover financially and dramatically lower her housing costs. She shares what that decision has opened up for her family—more freedom, more flexibility, and a life that better fits their values—and why similar options could matter for many others. When her small home in a central Boise neighborhood drew attention at city hall, Macy stayed in the conversation, helping the city pilot and eventually change its rules to make room for legal tiny houses.

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  • Local Recommendations:
    • Book People
    • Hello Everything
    • Mikey’s Gyros
    • Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute 
    • One World Cafe
    • Hodgins Drug and Hobby
    • Minimotives.com
    • Tiny House Petition
    • Tiny House Tour
    • Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)
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