Everybody needs a place to call home. As housing prices rise around the country, new and different approaches are being tested to provide homes to those in need. One novel approach that people are talking about these days is the development of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. These are secondary dwellings constructed on the same property of a single-family home. Cities are changing their restrictions to encourage the construction of ADUs, so it’s important to understand what they are and the many benefits they can offer. What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Traditional residential neighborhoods in this country usually consist of single family homes, each with a front yard and a backyard, often with a garage. Some are one-level, some two stories. But as urban space is getting tight and land prices are skyrocketing, the price of building similar homes rises problematically. Cities are welcoming new ideas that increase housing […]
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