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ADU Nihilism

Definitions of different housing types are arbitrary. Every productive housing reform produces conflict.

Reason · Oct 20

9 Unique Housing Situations for People Over 60 That Don’t Want to Live With Their Adult Children

Many adults over 60 are facing a difficult housing reality. Rising property taxes, increasing insurance costs, and expensive assisted living communities are forcing retirees to...

Saving Advice · May 22

Backyard Office Alert: Why New ADUs Are Facing Stop-Work Orders Under Updated Codes

Backyard offices exploded in popularity as remote work reshaped daily life and pushed homeowners to rethink every inch of their property. Detached ADUs, once seen as a luxury upgrade, quickly became practical solutions for productivity, privacy, and even rental income. Contractors reported record demand, and social media filled with envy-inducing…

Everybody Loves Your Money · May 6

Are You Living in San Diego's 'Worst ADU'?

Plus: The feds come for RealPage, a YIMBY caucus comes to Congress, and tiny Rhode Island enacts a big slate of housing reforms.

Reason · Sep 3, 2024

New York's Broken Housing Court Lets Tenant Stay For Years Without Paying Rent

Plus: Austin and Salt Lake City pass very different "middle housing" reforms, Democrats in Congress want to ban hedge fund–owned rental housing, and a look at GOP presidential candidate's housing policy positions.

Reason · Dec 12, 2023

Technical difficulties push MetroMitra release to August end

On July 12, the Autorickshaw Drivers Union (ADU) announced the trial run of MetroMitra, a WhatsApp-based chatbot and application that facilitates first and last-mile connectivity between metro stations and homes at metre fares. However, multiple technical snags and their slow rectification have prolonged its trial run and delayed the release,…

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

A prefab ADU behind a historic Hollywood hideaway allows generations to stay connected

LOS ANGELES -- Living in a 1,400-square-foot home, Xiyin Tang and Paul Laskow wanted more space for their growing family. Now, they have it: A 320-square-foot prefab accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, that extends their floor plan while preserving their historic 1936 Streamline Moderne home.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Is Chicago ready to expand the coach house and basement unit program?

City officials and multiple alderpersons agree the Additional Dwelling Unit program deserves a boost. But amid political and logistical hurdles, they warn it will take time.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2023

How building more backyard homes, granny flats and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis

To many people, the image of a nuclear family in a stand-alone house with a green lawn and white picket fence still represents a fulfillment of the American dream.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2023

She wanted more than a guesthouse for her sister. This tiny ADU in LA delivers

LOS ANGELES -- Bridget Bousa knew from the start that she wanted a functional home and not just a temporary guest house when she added an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, in her backyard.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023