The traditional single-family home has long symbolized the American
dream. But in La Crosse, City Council member Jennifer Trost and other
leaders are rethinking that idea.While such homes have dominated land use for 100 years, that “might not be what we need anymore,” Trost says.
In 2024, she helped champion passage of an ordinance that allows the construction of accessory dwelling units in La Crosse. ADUs are small residences, such as backyard cottages or above-garage apartments, on existing single-family home lots. Proponents say making it easier to build ADUs is one way to boost access to affordable housing in a state where the median home sale price has increased by roughly 35 percent over the past five years.
AARP Wisconsin
is working with leaders in cities across the state to address
affordable housing challenges—including joining other advocates to host a
Housing Week event in Madison, working with city leaders to study
housing options in Appleton, and leading walking tours in Milwaukee...
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