21 Small City Social & Cultural • Feature • Silverblatt & Greenlee homes remain in place for decades, with residents continually adapting and personalizing both interiors and exteriors in ways that both parallel and differ from other forms of homeownership. As a result, their work challenges the regulatory and social conditions that have pushed MH communities to the margins of cities. Regulatory Constraints Manufactured housing occupies a distinct legal and regulatory position that differs from most other housing types. MHs are governed by a single federal code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which standardizes construction. This code imposes specific physical requirements, most notably the Yards at a resident owned community in Pasadena, Texas. (Reese Greenlee)
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