ELEVATE-ADU CO-OP

Cities across the US are facing an ongoing affordable housing crisis. 3 bills were passed in 2016 to help remediate the housing shortage in Los Angeles.

L.A. A.D.U was developed as a proposal for using accessory dwelling units to combat the growing problem of homelessness in Los Angeles for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. The proposal includes a non-profit cooperative development system that creates interconnected networks of ADUs in various neighborhoods, and uses an elevated, pre-fabricated construction system inspired by the "dingbat” building type indigenous to Los Angeles.

Creating an adaptable, customizable system and offering homeowners a unique financing and project management platform creates the possibility of community-driven development in which homeowners develop value within their existing properties and are able to offer affordable housing options to those transitioning out of homelessness.