HCD Webinar: The role of ADUs in addressing the Housing Crisis

The role of ADUs in addressing the Housing Crisis

1 LU|HSW

Course Description:

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the pivotal role architects play in mitigating the housing crisis through the integration of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and active engagement in housing policy. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of how ADUs can serve as a viable solution for affordable housing, the avenues through which architects can influence policy at both state and city levels, and the importance of forming strategic partnerships with local municipalities. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills to advocate for and implement housing solutions that align policy with the built environment, ensuring sustainable and inclusive community development.

The webinar is part of a series produced by the AIA Right-to-Housing Working Group. In each episode, we ask: “What does the right to housing mean in practice?” and “How can architects contribute?”

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will gain insights into how ADUs can provide affordable housing solutions, increase urban density, and contribute to the diversification of housing options in urban areas

• Participants will develop practical skills for designing and implementing ADU projects, including navigating zoning regulations, community engagement, and leveraging incentives and grants to support ADU development through the work of architects who specialize in that work

• Participants will learn strategies for engaging in policy-making processes, including advocacy, collaboration with policymakers, and involvement in professional organizations to influence housing policy reforms

• Participants will explore methods for forming effective partnerships with local government officials, planning departments, and community organizations to ensure that housing policies support sustainable and inclusive urban development