Dignified and Safe Temporary Housing

Greiner provided preconstruction and expedited construction services for the transformation of a vacant warehouse to a temporary shelter for unhoused people in the North Loop Neighborhood. Avivo’s goal of the project was to “provide a dignified, safe, and COVID-aware alternative to outdoor encampments.” That mission drove our work.

Avivo Villages

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At a Glance

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Size: 42,000 sf

Developer: Avivo

Architect: AWH Architects

Project Scope
  • 100 secure and private “tiny houses” within the warehouse space
  • Security/Reception Desk
  • Community Room
  • “Town Square”
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Shower and Restroom Facilities
  • Laundry Rooms
  • Staff Offices
Project Highlights

Ever-Evolving Scope of Work, Requiring Flexibility and Creative Solutions

Expedited Construction Schedule

First Residents moved in December 30, 2020

Team Devoted to Project's Mission

A construction worker wearing a reflective vest with Greiner logo