Around 30 residents enjoy a floating life in Seattle 's downtown ( South of downtown ) area in their neighborhood . There is one parking lot in particular where the owner lets them act as tenants in exchange for a spot to live . Visual journalist mark Erickson , who visited the community , said they are just grateful to have a home .
Around 30 people live a floating life in Seattle 's SoDo ( South of Downtown ) area in their RVs . There is one parking lot in particular where the owner lets them act as watchmen in exchange for a spot to live . Visual journalist Anna Erickson , who photographed the community , said they are just grateful to have a home .