A tenacious teacher fights to protect mobile home parks in the heart of Silicon Valley, rallying the community to secure affordable housing and challenge stereotypes.

Patrick Grimes is a respected teacher and president of WRO, a community organization dedicated to advocating for mobile home parks. With over 30 years of experience living in a mobile home park himself, Patrick has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by teachers and working-class families in expensive areas. Through his work with WRO, he has played a pivotal role in protecting and preserving mobile home parks, ensuring that they remain affordable housing options for those in need. Patrick's expertise and firsthand knowledge make him an authority on the benefits of mobile home living and the positive impact it can have on individuals and communities. We are thrilled to have Patrick as our guest on the podcast, as he shares his insights and sheds light on the importance of mobile home parks in today's housing landscape.

Our long-term goal is to create a limited equity realty cooperative, taking control of our own destiny and creating a sustainable housing solution that is run by and for the residents. - Patrick Grimes

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how mobile home parks in expensive areas provide an affordable housing solution for working-class families in Silicon Valley.
• Learn about the positive impact of living in a mobile home park, including tight-knit communities and access to shared amenities.
• Understand the challenges that teachers face in finding affordable housing in expensive areas and how mobile home parks can help alleviate these difficulties.
• Explore the importance of community building and collaboration in protecting mobile home parks and ensuring residents' needs are met.
• Gain insights into the delicate balance between the rights of park owners and the needs of residents, and the importance of finding a fair and sustainable solution.

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