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I wanted to recommend a book that (despite this not being at all its goal) really drove home the importance of accessory dwellings. It's called Next Stop http://www.amazon.com/Next-Stop-Memoir-Glen-Finland/dp/039915860X and is about a family with an autistic teenager they're helping get ready for independence. They live in the DC area (Arlington, I'm guessing from the book) and teaching the son to ride the metro is huge for his freedom, finding work, etc. They talk about the toll living with him places on their marriage and it made me realize how awesome it would be if they could build a little house in their back yard, buy a place with an apartment over the garage, etc. I don't know why they didn't (it's not in the book) but the easier it is for homeowners in Arlington, MoCo, etc. to build such dwellings, the easier it would be for families like the Finlands to move into them.

by sb on Jun 27, 2012 6:03 pm • link • report

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