EP 38: Leading the Charge to Find Affordable Housing Solutions with Nick Mehl
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What you’ll learn in this episode:
What’s been happening in the ADU space over the last few years and why it’s important.
The adaptability of ADUs and the variety of ways people use them.
New rules and laws that are starting to affect ADU builds.
Where they are building ADUs and how it’s spreading.
How most cities handle ADUs.
The homeownership challenge and how Nick is aiming to help solve that.
What he focuses on when it comes to his designs.
How financing works with ADUs.
Many people in densely populated areas have given up on ever owning a home, but that doesn’t have to be their reality. Architect and small home specialist Nick Mehl joins the show today to talk about the ADU space, what is coming soon for factory-made homes, and how he has been a part of the charge to find affordable (and beautiful) solutions to the affordability issues much of the country is facing.
Listen in as we discuss the many uses and features of ADUs in different circumstances, from renting them out to earn a bit more income to using them to house family members. You will also hear about the changes in laws and taxes when it comes to ADUs, the current housing trends, and more.
Quotes from the episode
"What I think is great about the ADU is the variety of uses and how it’s adaptable to a lot of different needs and situations.” - Nick Mehl
"It’s spreading like wildfire. California adopted a state-wide code saying that the entire state has to allow ADUs and so they’re the model that everyone is paying attention to.” - Nick Mehl
"I like the challenge of designing on a smaller scale.” - Nick Mehl
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