Adu

plural Adus

1. A surname.

plural ADUs

1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of accessory dwelling unit.

   Near-synonyms: granny annexe, granny flat, granny room, in-law unit, mother-in-law apartment, secondary suite, casita, garden apartment

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   A.D.U.s, whether stand-alone or connected to the main house, are being embraced by a growing number of cities and states in response to their lack of affordable housing.

   2023 September 6, Michelle Cottle, “The Magic of the Granny Flat”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

   One solution is accessible dwelling units, or ADUs, but contractors say building them is no small task. “Building a single ADU — California has done better at making it more streamlined, but it’s still very difficult,” said Tankersley.

   2024 December 25, Devin Trubey, “California to remove restrictions on ADUs, add enforcement if cities don't comply with housing laws”, in ABC10

   Synonyms: granny annexe, granny flat, granny room, in-law unit, mother-in-law apartment, secondary suite, casita, garden apartment

1. PhilippinesabbreviationinitialismInitialism of Adamson University.