“I knew Mom was having a hard time,” Ms. Parrish recalled.
Soon the three of them were in search of a way to keep Ms. Dalrymple close — but not too close.
Their solution was to build Ms. Dalrymple a small home literally in the Parrishes’ backyard.
Ms. Dalrymple sold the California house to fund the construction, and in 2014 she downsized into a custom-designed, 740-square-foot house that suits her needs perfectly.
A.D.U.s, whether stand-alone or connected to the main house, are being embraced by a growing number of cities and states in response to their lack of affordable housing.
Persons:
Megan Parrish, Pat Dalrymple, Ms, Dalrymple, “, Mom, ” Ms, Parrish, Sam, Quinn, toddles
Organizations:
California Legislature
Locations:
Lake Arrowhead, California, Portland ,