(Avivo Village/AWH Architects)Creating Avivo Village required navigating complex bureaucratic hurdles by leveraging emergency regulations from the mayor’s office, zoning amendments, and building code modifications. In a departure from traditional shelters, Avivo Village forgoes rigid rules and restrictions. By providing comprehensive services, Avivo Village helps residents stabilize their lives and transition toward permanent housing. (Avivo Village/AWH Architects)By providing comprehensive services, Avivo Village helps residents stabilize their lives and transition toward permanent housing. The American Institute of Architects Minnesota awarded Avivo Village its “Excellence in Design for Well-Being” commendation in 2021.