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Boosting Affordable Housing with ADUs
Mike Colagrossi
Building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is becoming easier across North America, thanks to relaxed regulations in many states, provinces, and cities. These detached cottages and units added to existing homes offer flexible property use and increase affordable housing options.
Urban Planning: However, navigating zoning laws and design choices can be challenging. A company in Canada is trying to change this by simplifying the process.
As originally reported in StrongTowns, Restimate is a new company that gives property owners in several Canadian cities the ability to enter their address to get an instant analysis of their lot’s suitability for an ADU, including regulatory compliance and optimal placement.
- Founded by Sarah Cipkar with support from the Canadian government, Resimate combines geospatial data with builder listings.
- This allows homeowners to connect directly with vendors for turnkey solutions.
- The site also features a visualization tool to help owners see how different designs fit their property.
Something like Resimate’s streamlined approach could be a game-changer for the U.S. housing market, making it easier for homeowners to add ADUs and boost affordable housing supply.