Granny flats, carriage houses, garage apartments: while accessory dwelling units (ADUs) go by many names and come in many forms, they’ve long been heralded for their ability to increase density without disrupting the existing fabric of a neighborhood and to mitigate gentrification by providing original homeowners steady rental income, with the added social benefit of accommodating multigenerational families whose members wish to live together.
As many urban and suburban areas grapple with rising demand (and rising costs) for housing, interest in building ADUs is resurgent. Architects are partnering with officials, academics, developers, and nonprofits to pioneer new models for designing, funding, and delivering these compact homes.
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