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Tommy Chesnes, Rachel Novak, Patrick Hewitt, Eric Zamft

  • Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative 1309 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 United States (map)

Livestream or Recording:

Designing for Density: A Conversation on Accessory Dwelling Units

Tommy Chesnes photo
Patrick Hewitt photo
Rachel Novak photo
Eric Zamft photo

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and their potential to expand housing options in urban and suburban neighborhoods. This session will explore how ADUs can create opportunities for aging in place, foster diverse housing choices, and integrate sensitively into existing historic contexts. The conversation will highlight lessons from the Cleveland Heights ADU design competition, sponsored by AARP. Panelists will share insights on design strategies, zoning and regulatory challenges, and best practices for implementing ADUs in communities.

Panelists:

  • Tommy Chesnes, Senior Designer, Architect at Onyx Creative

  • Patrick W. Hewitt, AICP, Planning Manager, Strategy & Development, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

  • Rachel Novak, AICP, Senior Planner, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

  • Eric Zamft, AICP, Director of Planning, Neighborhoods & Development, City of Cleveland Heights

This session offers one hour of professional development credit for planners.