Last but not least, we have our late afternoon panels!
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Updated zoning rules in New York City now allow ADUs in one and two-family homes in all low-density districts, with restrictions on certain types in certain areas to address concerns around flooding and neighborhood context.
Dubbed the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the amendment was adopted in December 2024 as a solution to the City’s housing shortage and is anticipated to bring 80,000 new units over a 15-year period, of which 25,000 are expected to be ADUs.
DCI’s New York team worked with @unit2dev on two such ADU designs for the ADU For You program, which provides pre-approved drawings and guidance for homeowners to build a unit on their property.
"As the Engineer on this project, I believe this initiative may be a game-changer for affordable housing in New York City. By streamlining the approval process and enabling property owners to add ancillary dwelling units, it is easier to create much-needed affordable housing in neighborhoods where options are limited. This program not only helps address the city's housing shortage, but also strengthens communities by offering more residents the opportunity to stay close to family and work."
- Cristian Vimer PhD, PE, DCI Principal
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Photo credit: @unit2dev
