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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 51 MIN

How One Tiny House Helped Shift Boise’s Housing Rules

from The Bottom-Up Revolution · host Strong Towns

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. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES 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) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!

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. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES 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) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!

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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...

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