The ADU Hour Teaser
Kol: Hello! I'm Kol Peterson based out of Portland, Oregon. I'm author of backdoor revolution and host of the ADU hour, a podcast where we probe deep into ADUs and other small alternative infill housing, expansive and deep thinking about small infill housing is our jam.
Kelcy: I'm Kelsey King and …
Sarah Cipkar: Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Helping Others Do the Same
You know this narrative by now, right? Maybe it’s even your story: Someone gets fired up about an issue in their community and starts taking steps to address it. Next thing they know, neighbors are coming to them for advice, momentum is building around this issue, and they’re finding a whole commun…
ADU Expert
On this episode of the Weekend Warriors Home Improvement show Tony and Corey have Kol Peterson on the show. He's an ADU expert from BUILDINGANADU.COM. He has a lot of great advice for anyone thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit.
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ADU Basics
What is an ADU and how can adding one help you earn income from your property? Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are becoming more and more popular to add space and potentially generate rental income. Navigating the decision to build one or convert an existing space can be tricky, but with this ep…
Can Backyard Cottages Fill A Gap In Housing?
We don’t have enough houses or apartments. However, plenty of people may have extra space in their house for a separate garage, attic or basement apartment. And they might even be able to build a separate structure in their backyard. California, Oregon and Washington states have built an estimated …
The Next Big Thing in Low-Cost Housing
Meet MDUs, a low-cost, fast-build, flexible solution for more homes now.
Communities across Cascadia face a dire shortage of homes that is driving up prices and rents for everyone. From seniors wanting to downsize and age in place, to young people starting out and seeking apartments near their jobs…
Revolutionizing Housing, One Backyard at a Time
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🤔 Could the simplest path to solving the housing crisis be right in our own backyards? 🌿🏘️
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell dives deep into the world of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with the trailblazer himself, Kol Peterson. From his early days build…
We ARE building starter homes! Conversation with Kol Peterson
In this episode, I spoke with someone who’s actually seen starter homes for sale—Kol Peterson, an author, educator, and housing advocate based in Portland, Oregon.
Thanks to Kol’s efforts, and the work of many other incredible advocates, Portland is seeing real change and real results. It’s a true…
Homes on Wheels Are Filling a Big Gap in Portland
The Maine family needed a cheaper place for one of them to live. And quickly.
It was 2024. Synia Maine, 56, had just developed a back injury so severe that she had to retire from her career as a hairstylist a decade earlier than planned. Suddenly, she had increased medical bills and no income.
Her …
Portlander explains mobile dwelling units, their rise in popularity
In 2021, the city of Portland officially legalized living in mobile dwelling units on private property. MDUs include recreational vehicles and tiny homes on wheels, which are different from accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. According to a recent survey reported in Sightline Institute, MDUs have b…
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