The Benefits of Having an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Albuquerque

As a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, I am keenly aware of the challenges many homeowners face when it comes to finding affordable housing options for themselves and their loved ones. There’s an quick and easy fix that will contribute to solving our city’s housing crisis: the accessory dwelling unit (ADU). ADUs, also known as…

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Let’s Reimagine the Relationship Between Housing and Parking

As cities around the country continue to grapple with housing shortages and urban sprawl, it is crucial to reexamine the relationship between housing and parking. The prevailing approach of abundant parking requirements has shaped Albuquerque, like other cities in detrimental ways, undermining affordability, exacerbating congestion, and hindering the development of vibrant, walkable communities. It is…

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Embracing the Joy of Living in My Mom’s Casita in Albuquerque

Living in my mom’s casita has been a real game-changer, especially during the pandemic. She actually asked me to move in with her, and despite my initial doubts, I decided to go for it. And let me tell you, it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being in such close quarters with…

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Where are casitas permitted in the Albuquerque metro area?

Casitas could be coming to your neighborhood, following a highly anticipated City Council vote Wednesday . But, depending on where you live, they might already be there. Albuquerque City Council is set to discuss a change to the zoning code, or Integrated Development Ordinance. The measure would, among other changes, open more of the city’s…

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Housing Forward is key to the promise of Albuquerque

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, there is nothing more fundamental, more important than family. Our priorities, from public safety to housing and everything in between, all reflect our commitment to supporting the families that are the lifeblood of our city. At the end of the day, all that we do, we do for our families. A…

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Editorial: Casita proposal worth exploring, but details crucial

The literal housing landscape of Albuquerque could be changing in response to the housing crisis, and whether that’s for better or worse depends on the guardrails the Albuquerque City Council bakes into any zoning change to the city’s Integrated Development Ordinance. The council delayed until next month a vote on dramatic changes Mayor Tim Keller…

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Fix is basic math: Supply must be greater than demand

Although recent rent growth has outstripped global inflation trends, over the 20 last years the rent growth has been only 2.5% annually. This includes the dark period of the global pandemic when many residents took advantage of the moratorium on evictions to go months, or even years, without paying rent. The solution for today’s housing…

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