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Meet the Airbnb co-founder whose Redwood City company is taking on ADUs – Palo Alto Online

This one-bedroom ADU by Samara sits in a backyard behind the main home. Photo courtesy Samara.  Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be an appealing way to maximize living space on a residential lot, but the process for adding one can be overwhelming and onerous for property owners. That’s where Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia’s company Samara […]

2 Clairemont Neighborhoods Resist ‘Bonus ADU’ Projects – OB Rag

From Neighbors for a Better San Diego Two local neighborhoods recently staged impressive protests against multi-unit “Bonus ADU” projects in their communities. Jicarillo Avenue — On June 22, more than 50 homeowners and renters in Clairemont/Bay Ho rallied against a 12-unit development on Jicarillo Ave near Moraga Ave. That over-sized project abuts a high-risk fire […]

Wealthy Americans are building smaller luxury homes in grounds of their existing mansions for very practical r – Daily Mail

By Rachel Bowman For Dailymail.Com Published: 10:25 EDT, 11 July 2024 | Updated: 10:26 EDT, 11 July 2024 Rich Americans are ditching their mansions and opting to build luxurious smaller homes for an easier lifestyle. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are all the rage on the West Coast where homeowners have built them to save money […]

Ithaca Discusses Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to Increase Housing Supply – ithaca.com

Ithaca Common Council is considering a new ordinance to ease restrictions on building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as part of its effort to address the city’s housing crisis through increasing housing supply. Currently, the city’s zoning ordinance includes significant hurdles for residents that want to construct ADUs, including an owner occupancy requirement and a stipulation […]

Why ADUs can be used for aging in place — and how reverse mortgages might help – HousingWire

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have a lot of potential for aging in place, as evidenced by their growing popularity and statements from private companies and public officials alike that emphasize their utility for housing seniors. In one recent instance highlighted by the Los Angeles Times, one family turned to an ADU after finding limited options […]