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Housing
└ Housing Choice Design Competitions
└ Housing Choice Design Competitions
This project will launch an accessory dwelling unit design competition and make plans for ADUs available to the public in order to promote the housing solution, particularly for older residents.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions
Description: This project will develop a design competition to promote accessory dwelling units and create a model plan catalog featuring ADUs that support a variety of needs, including for older adults and multigenerational families.
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