O.C. project that turns shipping containers into homeless housing is dedicated

Future resident Jimmy Palmiter, 59, admires the courtyard and community room during the dedication of Potter’s Lane.

Jimmy Palmiter, 59, looks at a hand-sewn quilt in one of the new studio apartments at Potter’s Lane, where he will soon be moving in.

A large American flag hangs on the wall as homeless Army veteran Kenneth Salazar takes a look at planters in the courtyard of Potter’s Lane, his future home.

A view of the courtyard at the dedication of the 16-unit Potter’s Lane development.

With a reflection of a giant American flag and courtyard in the window, veteran Jimmy Palmiter admires one of the new studio apartments at Potter’s Lane.

After the dedication ceremony crowds have left, homeless Army veteran Kenneth Salazar relaxes in a new chair in a studio apartment that he will be moving into soon at Potter’s Lane.

After the ceremonial ribbon is cut, homeless Army veteran Kenneth Salazar talks about his one of his Army experiences with a guest during the dedication ceremony at Potter’s Lane.

Veteran Kenneth Salazar tours the kitchen of a studio apartment that he will be moving into soon during the dedication of Potter’s Lane.