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Jackson City accepts AARP grant to run ADU design contest; winning plans to be pre‑approved
Summary
Jackson City approved a budget amendment to accept an AARP grant that will fund prizes for a design contest to create pre‑approved accessory dwelling unit plans that will be posted on the city website for any resident to use.
Jackson City approved a budget amendment to accept a grant from AARP to run an accessory dwelling unit design contest and to fund prizes for winning designs, city officials said during the meeting.
City staff described the AARP program as a national effort to produce pre‑approved ADU (accessory dwelling unit) plans that make it easier for residents — including older adults — to build small, accessible units on single‑family lots. “This is something that AARP does to help — they run this program where they’re very passionate about finding ways for senior citizens to better age in place, stay in their home,” said Speaker 5, a staff member, explaining the grant’s purpose.
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