The group from Union Point moves into their new homes on the tiny plot of land near Lake Merritt. They run their own security and decide who comes into their space. But then, on a Monday morning in March, we hear devastating news…

A fire burns through the plot of land on E12th. Is this the end of the experiment, or will the group keep building?

This episode contains strong language & graphic imagery. Please take care while listening. 

Thank you to the entire cast from A Tiny Plot for sharing your story with us.

Hosted and produced by Shaina Shealy

Edited by Anna Sussman

Original music by Renzo Gorrio, engineering by Pat Mesiti-Miller, artwork by Teo Ducot. 

Director of Production: Marisa Dodge 

Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich. 

Special thanks: Jen Chien, Catherine Winter, the City of Oakland, Sweetie at the Travel Inn, Ryan Finnegan, Will Craft, JP Dobrin, Thomas Brouns, Sukey Lewis, Alistair Boone, The Street Spirit, KQED legal, and Ott House Audio.

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