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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
Project Category
Housing
└ Housing Choice Design Competitions
└ Housing Choice Design Competitions
The city will hold a design competition to highlight the benefits of accessory dwelling units, particularly for older adults. Residents will be able to access plans for the winning designs for free, making constructing an ADU in the community easier.
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