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AARP Livable Communities
All About Accessory Dwelling Units
HOUSING: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
All About ADUs
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small homes that exist on the same property lot as a single-family residence. (As the image depicts and the linked article explains, ADUs come in many shapes and styles.) This page contains links to numerous articles, resources and free print and downloadable publications.
An Introduction
Free Publication
This one-page, easily sharable PDF explains what ADUs are and how they benefit people of all ages
FREE PUBLICATION
A 24-page, image-filled primer for local leaders and anyone interested in ADUs as a community-friendly housing option
ARCHIVE
An introduction to what accessory dwelling units are (and aren't) and the many names they go by
Inspiring Ideas
Find links to articles, free publications, photo collections and more
Take an ADU House Tour
Videos and More
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Video seminars by Eli Spevak, a builder and advocate for housing that's affordable, environmentally-friendly and community-oriented
WEBINAR
Watch a video presentation about these "petite, discreet and affordable homes"
VIDEO
A video introduction to accessory dwelling units as an increasingly popular housing solution
ADU Policies and Design
Free Publication
Featuring policies and projects from California, Colorado, Texas and Washington, D.C., this guide from the AARP Public Policy Institute and Blink!LAB Architecture is a 113-page design catalog for creatingn and financing an ADU
Free Publication
Created by AARP with the American Planning Association, this 104-page guide can help community leaders, planners, and housing practitioners and advocates overcome barriers to increasing the supply of ADUs
Free Publication
This 56-page guide can be used by state and local elected officials in support of legislation to allow ADUs