AARP Nebraska has announced the winners of its accessory dwelling units competition at the same time as the City of Omaha Planning Department is finalizing possible new regulations for that housing type. An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is an additional small house or apartment set on a single-family residential property. If changes are approved […]
New York City is wading into the sometimes-controversial accessory dwelling unit debate in an effort to build a little (emphasis on little) more housing in every neighborhood. The city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrion Jr. today announced the launch of the Plus One ADU pilot program, which will provide up to $395,000 […]
Cities will have to opt-in to the program that’s designed to lower housing costs SAN DIEGO — A new California law opens the door for homeowners to sell an ADU in their backyard. Supporters said this will create more affordable housing, but not everyone is convinced it will work in San Diego. Many people build […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ghana – and Africa generally – has excellent growth prospects, thinks Charles Adu Boahen. In particular, here’s what the former government minister and experienced investment banker thinks could be in store for Ghana’s financial markets. As a public servant, Charles Adu Boahen’s record speaks for itself. According to the World Bank, […]
Charles Borla Casitas just got a creative boost through a design competition hosted by Tucson. And the goal is, they’ll be a little cheaper to build, too. It’s part of the city’s push to supply more affordable housing to the region by making it easier and less costly for Tucsonans to build casitas with their […]
Real Estate A Gen Xer got $30,000 to build an extra apartment in her backyard. Renting it out makes paying her bills ‘financially possible.’ Alcynna Lloyd 2023-11-18T12:00:02Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter […]
The Casita Model Plan Competition, hosted by the City of Tucson and its Planning and Development Services Department, first began when they were awarded the AARP 2023 Community Challenge grant in June to launch the competition. Here are the 10 winners.
KINGSTON – Winners in the City of Kingston’s Yes to ADUs! Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition have been selected. The Yes to ADUs! Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition is part of the Plus One Home Program, a partnership between the City of Kingston, Ulster County, and RUPCO. The winning design will receive $25,000 to produce […]