
ADUs for All: Breaking Down Barriers to Racial and Economic Equity in Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are an important and increasingly popular strategy for adding to the supply of housing in California, particularly by creating lower-cost units in single-family neighborhoods. Recent statewide legalization of ADUs has led to a rapid growth, but research has shown that ADUs are being built disproportionately in whiter and more affluent communities. A new report co-authored by the Terner Center and the Center for Community Innovation looks at the barriers to ADU…
The Cost to Build New Housing Keeps Rising: State Legislation Aiming to Reverse the Upward Trend
As the Terner Center has previously documented, the cost of building housing in California has skyrocketed in recent years with…
Upcoming Webinar: Hot Topics in Small Housing: Achieving Equity in ADU Production
On Friday, August 26 at 11 am PT, the Terner Center for Housing Innovation, Center for Community Innovation, and Casita…
ADU Construction Financing: Opportunities to Expand Access for Homeowners
Expanding the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—a secondary, often backyard home on a single-family lot—offers benefits to individual homeowners…
Shelter and Safety Among People Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Finding a safe place to sleep is frequently the most significant hardship facing people experiencing homelessness. Most people experiencing homelessness…
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COVID-19: Housing-Related Needs and Responses
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