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Sparking change.  \nFHFUND.ORG  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction................................................................. 3  \nMid-Century Housing History ......................................4  \nADU Types ................................................................... 7  \nDesign Considerations .................................................8  \nArchitectural Symbols..................................................8  \nSummary of Case Studies ............................................9  \nADU Case Study A...................................................... 10  \nADU Case Study B ...................................................... 16  \nADU Case Study C ...................................................... 22  \nADU Case Study D......................................................28  \nADU Case Study E ......................................................35  \nADU Case Study F ......................................................41  \nConclusion .................................................................47  \nEndnotes ...................................................................48  \nReferences .................................................................49  \nAppendix ...................................................................50  \nGlossary ..................................................................... 51  \nAdditional Resources .................................................52  \nCredits ....................................................................... 53  \nGet Inspired  \n ADUS FOR MID-CENTURY  \nHOMES  \nDo you own a home built in the mid-twentieth century? Have you ever wished that your  \nmid-century home had more space and capacity to house your family, relatives, or neighbors? Do you love your neighborhood but have concerns about your home’s ability to meet your needs as you get older? Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your home could be a great option for you, your home, and your community.  \nAn ADU—also known as a granny flat, mother-in-lawsuite, or carriage house—is a small unit with its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom positioned on  \n~~ ~~~~t~~he same lot as the larger primary house. ADUshave historically existed in the Twin Cities region as flexible housing options that help families and communities meet their housing needs. They are great options for families who are interested in housing a relative, generating rental income,  \ndownsizing in retirement, and/or aging-in-place. ADUs are also good for communities, as they tend to provide affordable private rental options in established neighborhoods, are environmentally friendly, and add value to existing properties.  \nADUs can help communities meet growing demand for both multigenerational living options and housing for smaller (1-2 person) households.  \nWhile municipalities across the Twin Cities region have adopted formal policies allowing ADUs in recent years, ADUs remain scarce in the mid-century neighborhoods that surround Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Without existing models, it may be difficult to envision how an ADU would fit into your property and your mid-century neighborhood. The purpose of this book is to help you visualize a tangible, feasible ADU that meets your family’s needs and provides a new home in your community.  \nThis Idea Book is organized in three sections:  \n01  \nLearn about your neighborhood’s history. Explore how mid-century neighborhoods were developed to address some of the same challenges that the Twin Cities region experiences today.  \n02  \nReview the basics of ADU planning. Learn about different ADU  \ntypes, consider key design questions,and get acquainted with architectural graphics.  \n03  \nGet inspired. Take a look at six sample ADU plans—including architectural drawings and cost estimations—that are compatible with the architectural style, common site  \ncondition","cbCaiiXYeDhiaUpm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiXYeDhiaUpm","pdf",20592335,54,"English","# Introduction\n## Mid-Century Housing History\n## ADU Types\n## Design Considerations\n## Summary of Case Studies\n## ADU Case Study A\n## ADU Case Study B\n## ADU Case Study C\n## ADU Case Study D\n## ADU Case Study E\n## ADU Case Study F\n## Conclusion\n## Endnotes\n## References\n## Appendix\n## Glossary\n## Additional Resources\n## Credits","[{\"question\":\"What is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) according to the book?\",\"answer\":\"An ADU is a small unit with its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom placed on the same lot as the primary house. 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