[aigel]

Agreed, these units are not necessarily helping the neighborhood become prettier or more quiet. But if most homes are owner occupied and the ADU is rented, there will be pretty good checks and balances. Also, the good neighborhoods with good schools and high rents will attract a decent set of tenants. Here we have a lot of freshly divorced, single professionals, older couples.

Good input on dealing with the city. So far I don't have any good references on architects. I still think my idea of calling some builders to see who the work with may be a good approach. Some info can be found on builders websites, i.e. examples of ADUs they built in the area. I also saw a guy put up a whole house in my neighborhood in short order and everything looked very orderly. I may call him as well. Often you see new custom construction take eons.