Named a Finalist for the LA County Homeless Initiative’s Housing
Innovation Challenge, A+DU for the Homeless: 21st Century Accessory
Dwelling Unit Prototype is designed for chronically homeless individuals
and families, especially the aging and physically disabled. The
innovative and scalable housing prototype is to be implemented in
partnership with Union Station Homeless Services as part of
scattered-site housing programs. A+DU expands the concept of “Accessory
Dwelling Unit” to exponential possibilities: Accessible, Adjustable,
Automated, Autonomous, Assemblable, Adaptable, Affordable, and
Aspirational. A+DU is not only affordable for renters but also for
landlords who can use in-place construction loans to build A+DUs and
earn a passive income. A+DU builds upon Pasadena’s plans to incentivize
building and renting A+DUs for tenant-based rental assistance and can
easily scale-up throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
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