Marin residents thinking about installing an accessory dwelling unit will soon gain access to increased planning assistance. A three-year trial merger is underway between ADU Marin — a collaboration involving the county and 10 Marin municipalities — and the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, a project sponsored by Napa Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation Sonoma County […]
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a versatile technique that can create various objects from different materials. It has been widely adopted in various industries, such as engineering, architecture, and medicine. From small machine parts to large structures like bridges, this technology has proven to be reliable and efficient. One of the emerging […]
The Solana Beach City Council unanimously approved a second reading of an accessory dwelling unit ordinance on Dec. 13. The ordinance includes amendments to the city’s current ADU regulations, including a provision that deed-restricts them as affordable housing for 25 years. Cities have been crafting their ADU policies in response to a series of new […]
Austin developers and homebuilders are making moves following changes to the city’s residential codes. City Council’s recent approval of the HOME Initiative has sent shockwaves through the city’s real estate landscape, the Austin Business Journal reported. Spearheaded by Council Member Leslie Pool, it allows up to three homes to be constructed on single-family lots. It […]
Step One Step Two Step Three Find your best fit! When it comes to ADU designs, you’ve got two choices: OPTION A – CUSTOM DESIGN For some people, the project is half the fun! If you’re looking to customize the size, layout and look of your ADU, hire an experienced professional to draw the plans to […]
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) allocated additional funding to help homeowners cover Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pre-development costs. The CalHFA ADU Grant Program provides up to $40,000 in assistance for pre-development costs and non-recurring closing costs. CalHFA-approved ADU participants, including lenders, non-profits, and local government agencies, will have access to reserve funds for the program […]
Innovation A couple concerned about the risk of wildfires has their wish for a fire-proof house granted by a small 3D printer. 5 months ago RIC Technology’s compact 3D printer can be used in crowded neighborhoods too RIC Technology A compact robotic 3D printer will help build a fire-resistant house in Walnut, California, early next […]
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) — The Cape Elizabeth town council has scaled back an ordinance about how the town should comply with a state zoning law. The state law is aimed at creating more affordable housing. Passed in 2022, the law allows for accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on a property. That’s a small extra living […]
New funding, up to $40,000, is available for homeowners hoping to develop new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, or second units, in Nevada County. The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) ADU Program will grant up to $40,000 to qualified homeowners to reimburse ADU pre-development costs, including but […]
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) — The Cape Elizabeth town council has scaled back an ordinance about how the town should comply with a state zoning law. The state law is aimed at creating more affordable housing. Passed in 2022, the law allows for accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on a property. That’s a small extra living […]