A cottage court. Image credit: http://www.thetinylife.com
Join Planning Director Angela Threadgill, on Thursday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Decatur Recreation Center, where she will discuss innovative housing options in Decatur. There have been many articles about “Missing Middle” housing – the gap between a single-family house and a multi-unit dwelling. This can also be the gap between an older resident continuing to live in Decatur or a young professional moving into Decatur. , will
Find out about whether you can build an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit – an additional small dwelling on a single-family lot) on your property. Learn about how a cottage court can provide a lower priced, smaller home option for someone who doesn’t want to purchase a large home. There will even be information on the popular Tiny Houses and on house-sharing (as the “Golden Girls” did on television).
This program is presented by the Lifelong Community Advisory Board. For more information about the Decatur for a Lifetime initiative or the board, contact leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or 678-553-6548.
This is a wonderful idea. Keep fighting to have housing options for everyone in all economic strata. Create community, connection…thanks for this.