Accessory dwelling units — commonly referred to as ADUs and known in Tucson, Arizona, as casitas — have been allowed in the city since 2022, when it became legal for owners of a single-family residence to create a smaller, secondary dwelling on their property. A housing design competition in 2023 resulted in preapproved designs that builders and property owners can use. 

One way local leaders, academic institutions, housing advocates and building professionals can encourage the creation of the housing we need is by hosting a housing design competition. (See the example above.)

In Pinellas Park, Florida, the fire department installed grab bars in the homes of older residents who have made frequent emergency calls for assistance.

This 36-page, fully illustrated publication features smart ways to make a home comfortable, safe and a great fit for older adults — and people of all ages.