For years, discussions of zoning and affordable housing in Charlottesville have invariably thrown around the acronym “ADU.” Part of the abbreviation, “dwelling unit,” is generally agreed upon. There is decidedly less consensus about what the “A” stands for: additional, accessory, or affordable. ADU generally refers to an additional or accessory unit built on a property … Continue reading ADUs: what they are, what they cost, and how to get them built