State Density Bonus Law — Adding Units to Multifamily Properties
Used as an effective mechanism to tackle California’s housing crisis, the Density Bonus Law serves as an incentive for developers to offer both market-rate and affordable housing in order to address the State’s severe housing shortage.
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Urban Lot Split, No. of Units Allowed, and ADUs in Los Angeles: What you need to know about SB 9
A breakdown of the City of Los Angeles memo in regards to the new SB 9 bill and how homeowners can use it to add units to their property.
Apartment Building ADUs Case Study: 2775 Market Street, San Francisco
A detailed look at 2775 Market Street where OpenScope added six ADUs to an existing apartment building.
California SB9: four units on single family lots, finally!
California Senate Bill 9, or CA SB9, also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, was …
2021 Recap
We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2021.
Multi-Family ADU Designs
Recent changes to California’s state ADU laws allow for adding accessory units to larger multi-family buildings, not just in single-family …
Prop H San Francisco Success Story: Replenish Grocers
Proposition H is expediting the approval process in San Francisco. We recently got the opportunity to utilize Prop H on our project with Replenish Grocers, receiving permits in only 28 days and getting them closer to the goal of opening their new space.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Feasibility Studies
Looking to add an ADU to your property? A feasibility study is a great low-cost, low-commitment way to review the ADU potential of your project.
Building an ADU in California?
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) continue to remain a hot topic of conversation in California as communities throughout the state search …