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Accessible ADU Design in Phoenix: How New Building Codes Support Aging-in-Place Casitas
Arizona law allows up to two ADUs per single-family lot, giving Phoenix homeowners flexibility in how they house extended family. A detached casita sits privately in your backyard, close enough for peace of mind yet separate enough to preserve dignity and independence.
This is aging-in-place done right. On your property, surrounded by family.
Thomas Mulhern
Sep 102 min read


Multigenerational Living in Arizona: How an ADU Keeps Family Close Without Sacrificing Independence
Some families are navigating aging parents who need proximity but cherish their privacy. Others are watching adult children struggle with housing costs and want to offer a soft landing without turning the family home into a crowded dormitory. An accessory dwelling unit — a fully independent living space on your existing property — addresses both with grace.
Thomas Mulhern
Jun 113 min read
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