What are backyard
cottages? They are detached houses that share a lot with a primary
residence, and they have been allowed throughout Seattle since November of
2009. They can be used for many things including housing an ageing family
member, a caretaker, a rental unit or an office. These small houses provide
opportunities for families, while increasing housing stock, density and
affordability. Join Microhouse, Ncompass Cottage Company, and Justin Arnold to
learn more about backyard cottage design, construction, and use. Bring your ideas, after the presentation we
will have plenty of time to answer questions about the specifics of your
project.
Backyard Cottages -
Financing: November 9th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Community
School of West Seattle, 9450 22nd Avenue Southwest.
Microhouse and
Ncompass cottage company will be hosting the first of three free backyard
cottage workshops. During the workshop we will discuss the backyard
cottage ordinance including details of who can build a backyard cottage, what
it might look like, and the how of construction. In addition, Justin Arnold will be there to discuss construction
financing options.
Backyard Cottages - Seniors: November
30th, from 7:00 to 9:00pm, Brick Building Room 32 Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532
Phinney Avenue North
A Matt Long from Husky Senior Care will joining us to discuss aging in place strategies and the design, construction and use of
backyard cottages for seniors.
Backyard Cottages - PNA Home Design and Remodel Fair: January 29th, from 12:30-1:00pm Phinney
Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Avenue North
Join us at the Phinney
Neighborhood Home Design and Remodel Fair along with a wealth of some 70 other
building trade professionals and representatives from Seattle’s Department of
Planning and Development.
Drop ins are welcome but we prefer it if you RSVP so we can be sure to accommodate you.
RSVP: bruce@microhousenw.com (206) 428-8599
