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About Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE)
| Initiative | Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) and Department of Metropolitan Development |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Area | 640 square foot |
| Containers | Two 40 ft |
| Location | Evansville, Indiana |
| Year | 2024 |
The 640-square-foot shipping container homes − one at 1108 Cody St. and another at 1107 Cody St. − are fully furnished, with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a porch and small yard. The project, a joint effort with the Community Action Program of Evansville and the city's Department of Metropolitan Development, is part of a long-range feasibility study to see if this design works for the city.
CAPE CEO Gary Roan presented the homes during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November 2024:
"It's always been my philosophy affordable housing doesn't mean sacrificing quality or having fewer amenities," he said. "To me it means providing the type of housing I would want to live in."
Roan said builders invested in energy-efficient appliances, solar energy and landscaping.