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Understanding the Motivations and Barriers to ADU Construction
by: Megan McGlincheyUncovering JAPA: What are the barriers to building ADUs? -
In-Law—and Out-Law—Apartments
Sightline, March 2013by: Alan DurningThis blog post summarizes common barriers to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and holds up Vancouver, British Columbia, as an example of effective ADU regulatory reform. -
Nothing ADU-ing
Sightline, March 2013by: Alan DurningThis blog post examines the prevalence of ADU permitting across Cascadia in the early 2010s. -
The Forgotten Green Housing Option: Accessory Dwelling Units
Sightline, June 2018by: Margaret MoralesThis blog post highlights the environmental benefits of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). -
ADUs and Don'ts
Sightline, March 2013by: Alan DurningThis blog post presents the results of analysis of ADU regulations across Cascadia in the early 2010s. -
Seattle Says Yes to the Best Rules in America for Backyard Cottages
Sightline, July 2019by: Dan Bertolet, Margaret MoralesThis blog post summarizes zoning reforms for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle. -
Why Vancouver Trounces the Rest of Cascadia in Building ADUs
Sightline, February 2016by: Dan BertoletThis blog post explores how Vancouver, British Columbia's permissive accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations have translated into a high rate of ADU production. -
Tacoma Adopts Exemplary Reform for In-Law Apartments
Sightline, March 2019by: Dan Bertolet, Nisma GabobeThis blog post profiles accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulatory reforms in Tacoma, Washington. -
LA ADU Story: How a State Law Sent Granny Flats Off the Charts
Sightline, April 2019by: Dan Bertolet, Nisma GabobeThis blog post discusses how a legislative change in California has translated into increased accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production. -
Impact Fees Are ADU Busters
Sightline, February 2019by: Dan BertoletThis blog post discusses how waiving impact fees can boost accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production. -
Could Your Backyard Help Ease the Affordable Housing Crisis?
Sightline, October 2018by: Margaret MoralesThis blog posts discusses how some communities are using accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to increase the supply of income-qualified affordable housing. -
ADU Parking Quotas Are Climate Killers
Sightline, February 2019by: Margaret MoralesThis blog post discusses the most common justifications for removing parking requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). -
How Backyard Cottages Could Help Close the Affordable Housing Gap
Sightline, August 2018by: Margaret MoralesThis blog post discusses the potential role accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could play in addressing a shortage of affordable housing in Cascadia. -
Seattle Implements ADU Strategy with GIS to Expand Housing Choices
by: Keith CookeThe City of Seattle launched ADUniverse, using ESRI's ArcGIS to help residents understand their ADU options.
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