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  1. Building ADUs in Chicago | Training Series

Working to foster the successful creation of accessory dwelling units or ADUs in the City of Chicago.

Launched in August 2019, ULI Chicago’s Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) initiative was created to develop a framework for a successful and equitable ADU policy for the City of Chicago and to provide a potential model for communities across the region. Granny flats, mother-in-law units, coach houses, laneway houses, whatever their name, accessory dwelling units are gaining ground in cities around the country. ADUs can help create housing variety to serve a range of resident needs, from young couples who want a small footprint to seniors looking to downsize but remain in their neighborhood. ADUs can serve as a source of financial stability for homeowners, especially for those feeling the pinch of rising housing costs. Many types of ADUs, such as basement units, are likely to be more affordable than other types of units in their neighborhood, thereby increasing rental housing options for lower- and middle-income households.

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµconvened ULI members, partner organizations and community representatives to identify barriers—regulatory/policy, technical/design and financial—to building ADU housing stock in Chicago and to develop recommendations to overcome them. Through the collective effort of a diverse group of stakeholders, ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµhas released that have been established as a result of these convenings.



Watch the ADU Training Series, in partnership with AIA Chicago & The City of Chicago

ADU Initiative In the News:

  • Chicago Agent Magazine | (December 16, 2020)
  • Chicago Sun-Times | (December 15, 2020)
  • Cityscape Chicago | (December 15, 2020)
  • Medill Reports Chicago | (November 2, 2020)
  • Chicago Agent Magazine | (September 14, 2020)
  • Twitter | (July 7, 2020 Webinar hosted by ULI Chicago)
  • Chicago Cityscape | (May 20, 2020)
  • The Architect’s Newspaper | (May 20, 2020)
  • Chicago Cityscape | (May 7, 2020)
  • Chicago Sun-Times | (May 7, 2020)
  • The Real Deal | (May 7, 2020)
  • CURBED Chicago | (February 28, 2020)

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