More Millennials Are Left with No Choice But to Build Homes in Parents' Backyard
The American dream often symbolizes a nuclear family living in a stand-alone house with a white picket fence and a green lawn. However, this ideal has become increasingly difficult to achieve due to zoning policies favoring single-family housing, resulting in limited affordable housing, higher costs, and segregation. To address this issue, the concept of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has gained traction, offering additional housing options that promote sustainability, density, and community cohesion. California has led the way in encouraging ADU construction through pre-approved models and subsidies, with other cities like Pittsburgh and Cincinnati considering similar initiatives to combat their housing crises.
