The life and death* of the ADU bonus

The life and death* of the ADU bonus

Icon representing: News and views from our team.06.27.25 // What does building for the future look like in every neighborhood?

Ethan PaulEthan Paul, Multimedia & GIS LeadMaxwell GergenMaxwell Gergen, Writer & Advocacy LeadNehemiah BuenaventuraNehemiah Buenaventura, Business ManagerSamuel SharpSamuel Sharp, Platform & Journal Lead

In this episode, we dive into San Diego's ADU bonus, why it worked, and why it so often didn't. Then, we take a look at the reforms made to the program by San Diego's City Council. Total run-time 46 minutes.

The Builder's Remedy podcast is a production of BuildSD. This episode was produced and edited by Samuel Sharp. All audiovisual content is © 2025 BuildSD contributors. All rights reserved.

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