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Accessory Dwellings

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Accessory Dwellings, from most recent to least.

The ADU Approval Process in DC is Inefficient, But DCRA is Not Solely to Blame

The ADU Approval Process in DC is Inefficient, But DCRA is Not Solely to Blame

Nena Perry-Brown | September 6th 2019

UrbanTurf learned more about some of the pitfalls of the ADU approval process from an architect with years of experience guiding clients to completion... read»

A Look at a Proposed ADU in Logan Circle

A Look at a Proposed ADU in Logan Circle

Nena Perry-Brown | August 26th 2019

A zoning application would retrofit an existing detached garage to add an accessory apartment.... read»

How Can Access to ADU Construction Be Expanded in DC?

How Can Access to ADU Construction Be Expanded in DC?

Nena Perry-Brown | August 14th 2019

As ADUs become more popular as an affordable housing option, leaders are sharing ideas about how to make their construction more accessible to lower-i... read»

Why There Could Be A Lot More Accessory Dwellings Coming to  Montgomery County

Why There Could Be A Lot More Accessory Dwellings Coming to Montgomery County

Nena Perry-Brown | July 24th 2019

Depending on who you ask, Montgomery County took a major step toward single-family houses becoming an endangered class of real estate  on Tuesday.... read»

A Garage-to-ADU Conversion in 16th Street Heights

A Garage-to-ADU Conversion in 16th Street Heights

Nena Perry-Brown | June 20th 2019

As UrbanTurf continues to keep an eye on the accessory dwelling market in DC, today we highlight a recently-completed conversion.... read»

A Historic Carriage House Conversion in Dupont Circle

A Historic Carriage House Conversion in Dupont Circle

Nena Perry-Brown | June 18th 2019

An accessory building in the Dupont Circle Historic District is on its way to being converted into a carriage house.... read»

Arlington County Approves Another Round of Accessory Dwelling Regulations

Arlington County Approves Another Round of Accessory Dwelling Regulations

Nena Perry-Brown | May 20th 2019

The bill's passage loosens the restrictions around detached accessory dwelling units in the county.... read»

An 8-Hour Accessory Building

An 8-Hour Accessory Building

Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019

Allwood is taking a leaf out of Ikea's — or Sears' —book to offer a DIY tiny home.... read»

A Look at an Accessory Dwelling in Historic Anacostia

A Look at an Accessory Dwelling in Historic Anacostia

Nena Perry-Brown | April 26th 2019

The rising popularity of accessory dwelling units can be seen all across DC. ... read»

Arlington Proposes New Detached Accessory Dwelling Rules

Arlington Proposes New Detached Accessory Dwelling Rules

Nena Perry-Brown | March 7th 2019

The new regulations come over a year after the county loosened restrictions on accessory dwelling units.... read»

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