They can bring housing density to Denver neighborhoods without the need to scrape away existing homes or drastically change the way those neighborhoods look.
They can serve as a source of income for homeowners struggling to keep up with Denver’s rising cost of living and property taxes. Or they can house aging relatives, providing parents and grandparents with the opportunity to live just a few steps from loved ones but also maintain some privacy.
They have environmental benefits, providing options for the reuse of garages or underutilized space within a home. They create infill housing close to transportation corridors and employment centers instead of driving more sprawl on the periphery of town.
