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Tempe highlights ADU design challenge, launches plan library and ADU tracking dashboard
Summary
Tempe staff detailed an AARP-funded ADU design challenge that produced 10 winning designs, unveiled a public standard plan library (plans currently marked 'in review') and launched an ADU tracking dashboard showing 77 applications since 2020; staff said the tools aim to cut permitting time and construction costs.
Tempe staff on Wednesday described the results of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design challenge and unveiled online tools intended to streamline ADU development in the city.
"We applied for and were awarded a $20,000 grant from AARP earlier this year to host a housing design competition," Lucas Jensen, planner with Tempe Community Development, said in a presentation to the council. The competition selected 10 winners who will each receive up to $2,000 and have plan-review…
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