New online library of accessory dwelling units promotes land reuse in La Crosse

Local housing study shows need to build 200-232 units every year through 2030

As this spring construction season begins, La Crosse residents have more options to help increase the housing stock in their city, thanks to a new online library of building designs. 

This comes after La Crosse passed an ordinance last year that allows building accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, also known as “granny flats.”

Lewis Kuhlman, the city’s environmental and sustainability planner, told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” these units can be built on the same lot as a primary home...