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The B Square

Hey #housing fediversal let's talk about dwelling units, not just ADU but the DU part and what that means.

The legal definition of a #dwellingunit creates housing shortages.

One way to ease the immediate housing crisis is to lower standards for acceptable dwelling units.

Leasing a pad and utility hookup to a mobile dwelling (#vanlife) should be a much more supported housing type in most metro areas.

Prefab units that cost a small fraction of an ordinary stickbuilt house can be developed.