This hip community offers a green gathering place for its inhabitants and neighbors.
So why containers? According to the MSN Real Estate article "Shipping containers provide home in a box," using recycled shipping containers is not only green, but also affordable, with the 40-foot-long, 8-foot-wide containers typically costing between $1,000 and $2,500.
Additionally, because the basic structure already is there, architects say using containers can cut down on building costs by 20%
http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/01/22/container-city-in-mexico-is-entertainment-hot-spot/
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