EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – In an effort to bring more affordable housing to the area, the City of Altoona hosted a competition that gave local developers a chance at $5,000.
The AARP offered a grant of $10,000 to communities around the country to fund projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages by developing accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
“We want to increase awareness about accessory dwelling units in the community. ADU’S. They’re allowed under specific circumstances in our zoning code and we just want to raise awareness within the community. We hope that this ushers in the potential to build more in the community. We hope it spurs interest,” said Roy Atkinson, Assistant City Administrator.
The city held a friendly competition to gather ideas from developers. Groups presented their proposals to the selection committee at a public open house on Nov. 28 at Fish House in Altoona City Park.
The top three developers each walked away with prize money.
The City of Altoona was the only city in the state that received the AARP grant.
Click here to learn more about the competition, as well as view the winners and their designs.
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