San Jose this week became the first city in California to make it legal for homeowners with backyard cottages to sell those properties separately as condominiums. Construction of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, has taken off in recent years, as property owners take advantage of new streamlining laws that makes them easier to build. San […]
By Lila Brown, California Black Media Before becoming a nationally recognized social justice leader and a member of California’s Mandated Reporting Taskforce, Shane Harris spent 13 years as a foster care youth after he lost both of his parents. As President of the national civil rights organization, People’s Association of Justice Advocates (PAJA), he’s aiming […]
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Austin, Texas From the Architect: “Side Angle Side architects Annie-Laurel Gabriel and Arthur Furman designed a comfortable and modern accessory dwelling unit measuring 1,100 square […]
Twum-Barima-Adu LISTEN George Twum-Barima-Adu, an aspiring Independent Candidate in the upcoming December 7 presidential election, has commended the government for introducing the One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative. He lauded the initiative for its job creation potential, particularly for the youth, through the establishment of factories and industries in various districts. “The 1D1F has created […]
Manlius town officials are taking steps to allow a few dozen property owners to add single apartments to their suburban residential lots. The new homes could include a renovated garage or basement apartment, or building a separate addition, like a tiny home.
PLACENTIA, Calif. (KABC) — An open space in the backyard of a shelter run by Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County will soon transform into a home for young people between 18 and 24 experiencing homelessness. Note: The media player above contains ABC7’s 24/7 streaming channel. The home is meant to help foster youth who […]