California’s Bonus ADU Program Allows Apartment Buildings in Backyards

Описание: California is expanding a policy that lets homeowners build multiple ADUs on single-family lots, in some cases adding dozens of units where one home once stood. Officials say it’s a step toward easing the housing shortage. Others worry about what it means for infrastructure, privacy, and neighborhood character. This episode breaks down how the policy works and what’s unfolding on the ground.

00:00 — Intro
01:17 — San Diego’s Bonus ADU Program Explained
02:59 — 3-Story ADUs: Privacy at Risk?
06:36 — Can Neighbors Weigh In on ADUs?
07:39 — Parking: Will Streets Get More Crowded?
09:35 — Are ADU Rents Truly Affordable?
13:07 — Are Large ADU Projects Common?
14:51 — Can Infrastructure Keep Up?
16:51 — Will New Taxes Improve Neighborhoods?
17:19 — Builder’s View: Balancing Growth and Community
20:03 — SB 9: What’s Allowed in Most of California
21:40 — How ADUs Are Reshaping Neighborhoods
22:00 — Multigenerational Living: A New Trend?
23:45 — Are ADUs Solving the Housing Crisis?
25:44 — Traffic and Parking: What to Expect
28:54 — Infrastructure: Can Cities Keep Up?
30:15 — Are Taxes Covering Neighborhood Upgrades?
32:00 — Developers vs. Homeowners: Who’s Building?
34:28 — Can Neighbors Influence ADU Projects?
35:46 — Are ADUs Cheaper for Renters?
40:19 — Which Areas See More ADUs?

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