While the "Soft" concept may have unintentional theoretical consequences, it primarily serves to allow varying configurations of social interaction in the shared corridor between the units. It is one thing to take a step from being homeless to having a home, but it is another to become a part of society, a difficult task for those shunned by that same society. If (hopefully) built, this shared space would become a lively, ever-change place, as soft and comforting as the units themselves. Which brings up one dilemma First Step Housing may have: some residents may not want to leave!

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