The STX Resilience Campus provides a full spectrum of dignified, trauma-informed, hurricane-resistant housing options for veterans, their families, and residents in crisis. Stable housing is the foundation for recovery, employment, community reintegration, and long-term resilience.
Landscaping loops, hose bibs, and utility sinks in the villa and staff districts use reclaimed water first, protecting potable reserves for residents and CRC shelter operations.
Veteran housing units provide immediate shelter, structure, and stabilization for veterans exiting homelessness, unsafe situations, or unstable environments. Rooms are designed around emotional safety, predictability, and routine—supporting veterans as they reconnect to services, benefits, and community.
When housing is lost or crisis strikes, families should not be torn apart. Family stabilization units are designed to keep families intact—allowing spouses, children, and caregivers to stay together while they rebuild. These units are located close to childcare, education supports, and behavioral-health services.
A resilient campus requires people who can stay on-site when the island is under stress. Staff housing supports core team members, medical and mental-health professionals, and key operational personnel who must remain close to Village 5, the CRC, and the Emergency Logistics Zone (ELZ) during activations and recovery periods.
The premium villas are designed as resort-style, dual-master units that give veterans and their families a rare experience: feeling like honored guests at an all-inclusive retreat rather than anonymous patients. When a veteran family steps into the villa district, the goal is simple—peace, dignity, and the sense that someone built something beautiful specifically for them.
These villas also form a major economic engine for the campus. When not reserved for veterans, Gold Star families, or program participants, they can be offered as short-term stays through direct booking and established platforms (e.g., vacation rental channels) and as dedicated lodging for:
This dual-use model—veterans first, revenue second—allows the villa district to potentially cover a significant portion of the campus’s recurring operating costs while always maintaining veteran access as the top priority.
To maximize both veteran wellness and rental appeal, the villa district may include a phased, resort-style wellness zone built around accessibility and joy:
These amenities are intentionally phaseable and funding-dependent. They can be added as investor support, grants, and veteran advisory feedback make them appropriate—ensuring each upgrade remains mission-aligned while also strengthening the campus’s ability to attract high-value rentals and recurring partners.
All housing types—veteran units, family units, staff housing, and villas—exceed Category-5 resilience standards, with reinforced walls, impact-rated glazing, structural anchoring, and microgrid-connected backup power. Units are sited to reduce wind exposure, protect against debris, and maintain access routes for emergency vehicles and mobility devices.
Housing clusters are arranged around shared courtyards, shaded paths, and greenspace that promote community, safety, and emotional well-being. Outdoor kitchens, BBQ areas, and small gathering spaces encourage connection without forcing interaction—giving veterans options to join in or step back as needed. Lighting, sightlines, and circulation paths are designed to reduce anxiety and support trauma-informed movement through the campus day and night.
During hurricanes, prolonged outages, or large-scale emergencies, housing districts:
Five core pillars are shown first; supporting highlights are labeled.
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