Are ADUs Coming to NYC?

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The Big Apple is about to get a little smaller.  New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams is in the process of attempting to create more affordable housing in one of the most expensive cities in the world. The City of Yes policy reform is an effort to legalize accessory dwelling … Read more

Best Friends’ Backyard Tiny Home Village

Best friends Becca & Anthony and Kate & Brad created a backyard tiny home village. Together they transformed a barren space into a lush oasis. Using permaculture principles, they developed landscaping to feed native wildlife and the people who live on the property. They were also really intentional about how … Read more

Designer’s Plant-Filled Tiny Home ADU with Studio Space

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Denise Bayron is a multi-talented knitwear designer and sewing patternmaker living in a tiny home ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in Oakland, California. She also has a real knack for small space interior design. For example, Denise created zones to organize her layout into distinct areas, maximizing efficiency and aesthetics. Yet … Read more

Santa Clara Legalizes Movable Tiny Houses

California’s tiny house legalization ripple effect is growing! On March 12, 2020, Santa Clara County approved movable tiny houses as accessory dwelling units. This the home of the insanely expensive Silicon Valley. Read the full ordinance here. “The County of Santa Clara has given the Green Light to Movable Tiny … Read more

Tiny Houses NOW Legal in Los Angeles

In case you have yet to hear the BIG news, we are honored to share it with you. The second-largest city in the US finally approved movable tiny houses as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It took years of advocacy, since 2016, and the process went through many starts and stops. … Read more