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Q&A with ATL ADU Clients Mary Ellen & Will
For a long time we thought an ADU wasn’t possible. Not only was it possible, we fit the one-bedroom model in our tiny backyard.
David Melton
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Q&A with Multigenerational Clients Denise & Michael
Living in the backyard is actually much easier than living a mile away. We wanted to downsize, and this house was designed for us.
David Melton
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Let’s Fix Atlanta’s ADU Setback Rule—It’s Time
If the City of Atlanta is serious about increasing affordable and diverse housing options, there's one simple zoning change that could...
David Melton
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Why I Ride MARTA
I’m not the most obvious advocate for MARTA ridership. I grew up in a small town in northwest Georgia, I’ve never traveled abroad to experience world-class transit, and I have four kids and a minivan
David Melton
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Introducing The Ormewood: A New ADU Design for Urban Living in Atlanta
The Ormewood is a two-story, two-bedroom, two-bathroom Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) named after the charming Ormewood Park neighborhood.
David Melton
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Q&A with ATL ADU Client Susan Wells Parham
I wanted more space to foster community while also preserving the natural environment so an ADU made a lot of sense to me.
David Melton
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How To Finance An ADU
Whether you’re looking to build a guest house, add a rental unit, or create a space for family members, financing an Accessory Dwelling...
David Melton
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Why You Should Build an ADU for the World Cup
Touted as the largest World Cup ever, the 39-day tournament will bring millions of people to Atlanta, and unprecedented rental demand.
David Melton
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Q&A with ATL ADU Client Kathy Reynolds
I think ADUs are going to become more and more popular so I have zero regrets, I just wish I had done it sooner!
David Melton
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Q&A with ATL ADU Clients Angela & Johnny
Family was the main reason we built the ADU and it has become a part of our retirement plan. It checks so many boxes.
David Melton
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Q&A with ATL ADU Clients Carol & Dean
I think there is no downside to building an ADU. We love this neighborhood and it’s given us the extra space we need without having to move
David Melton
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Aging in Place with ADUs
One of the most common uses for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is ‘‘aging in place'’, which led to their cultural names ‘granny flat’...
David Melton
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ADU or Addition?
Historically, if you wanted to add livable space, the only option was an addition. Now, detached ADUs provide another option.
David Melton
3 min read
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Atlanta Transit, Housing, and ADUs
Improving transit starts with increasing density, which increases ridership. The advantage of ADUs is they are legal and achievable now.
David Melton
4 min read
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How Long Does It Take To Build an ADU in Atlanta?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are growing quickly in popularity as they provide additional living space, rental income, or a separate...
David Melton
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ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution
We're excited to have our ADU featured in ‘ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution’! This coffee table book profiles “25 of the most beautiful...
David Melton
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New Accessory Dwelling Unit in Atlanta!
We've had the pleasure of working with real estate investor Molly Gunn on three ADU projects. Details of the first two were captured in...
David Melton
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Q&A with ATL ADU Clients Brad & Debby
Tell us a little about yourself. How long have you lived in Atlanta? (Brad) I was a professor of biochemistry at the University of...
David Melton
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Q&A with Angela Threadgill, Planning and Economic Development Director, City of Decatur
Tell us a little about yourself and your position as Planning and Economic Development Director for the City of Decatur. My role as...
David Melton
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What Do ADUs Cost? Part 2
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be utilized in multiple ways including extended living space, a home office, multigenerational...
David Melton
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