ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Accelerator

The U.S. Green Building Council -Redwood Empire Chapter's mission is to promote the design, construction and operation of buildings in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, work and learn.

USGBC - Redwood Empire Chapter

Educational seminar on how to design, permit, finance, build, and manage an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

SOMO Village Event Center

Community | Education | Awareness | Collaboration | OpportunityADUs are taking off, and for good reason!Due to recent changes in State Legislation, Californians can look to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) as a way to create lasting investments for their families while building attractive, affordable, and sustainable housing for their community. Join us on December 12 to learn about all the benefits of ADUs, along with the practical questions you should be asking as you get started on your project. This workshop will cover everything from financing and smart design to permitting, construction, and getting the most out of your investment. Hosted by USGBC Redwood Empire, Tri Counties Bank and California Community Lender. ADU Accelerator Agenda1:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions<ul><li>D&#x27;Lynda Fisher - Petaluma Council Member</li><li>Ray Lucchesi - Principal, Regenesis</li></ul>1:30 PM - What&#x27;s to be done about the Sonoma County housing crisis?<ul><li>Chris Coursey - Candidate for Sonoma County Board of Supervisors</li></ul>2:00 PM - Break &amp; Networking2:30 PM - Panel of experts<ul><li>Regulatory - Nina Bellucci, PRMD Sonoma County</li><li>Management - CiCi Rosas, West County Property Rentals</li><li>Design/Build - Robin Stephani, 8th Wave</li><li>Finance - Jeff Kelly, California Community Lender Inc.</li></ul>3:30 PM - Panel Q &amp; A<ul><li>Kenyon Webster - Former Planning Director, Sebastopol</li><li>Alima Silverman - Architect LEED AP</li></ul>4:00 PM - Closing and CALL TO ACTION4:15 PM - Adjourn &amp; NetworkingExpect to find answers to:<ul><li>What are the changes in ADU Legislation?</li><li>What can an ADU contribute towards your work, lifestyle, and/or retirement planning?</li><li>What are the different structural forms of ADUs?</li><li>What is does the process of developing an ADU look like?</li><li>What does the ADU rental market look like?</li><li>What are the costs and methods of constructing an ADU?</li><li>What financing and resources are available to help me with my ADU project?</li><li>And much more with an extended Q&amp;A session and exhibition room. </li></ul>Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the practical questions you should be asking to get started on your ADU in Sonoma County.No one turned away from the ADU Workshop for lack of funds. Contact info@usgbc-rec.org for discount requests.<h3>Networking Dinner</h3>Stay after the ADU Workshop for the US Green Building Council - Redwood Empire Chapter Green Builders Dinner. This is an open social meeting local green building updates and good cheer. Ticked non-members and guests are welcome to the dinner.

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