Mamdani launches ADU plan library designed by WXY Architecture

"One of the solutions to the housing crisis can be found in our backyards, our attics, or our basements - in an Ancillary Dwelling Unit. By making it easier for New Yorkers to turn their homes into an extra place for a loved one or a little more income, we're allowing our city to grow while keeping the character of the neighborhoods we love."

"We designed the platform to make that process as clear as possible, and to support what we think of as an architecture of care. ADUs are a gentler form of growth that respects the character of existing neighbourhoods."

New York City's Mayor's Office has introduced ADU for You, a digital platform designed to facilitate the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across the city. Developed by WXY Architecture + Design, the platform serves as a resource through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for the grant-funded Plus One ADU Program. The site features a Pre-Approved Plan Library containing ten designs from eight architects, with costs between $185,000 and $450,000. These designs were selected through a national open call. The initiative aims to address NYC's housing affordability crisis by enabling homeowners to add rental units or housing for family members while preserving neighborhood character. The city targets adding 500,000 housing units over the next decade.

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