The Hows & Whys of Accessory Dwelling Units

By T. Carter Ross Corridor Conversations April 27, 2026

On April 25, 2026, Robert Thurston, Devina Pacheco, and Eric Saul joined Corridor Conversations to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units. Under Maryland law all counties must develop rules governing the creation of ADUs by October 2026. ADUs are smaller attached additions or freestanding units sharing a lot with an existing structure. They offer a way to provide housing for those who can’t afford existing rents or mortgages, for older residents to downsize from an existing home, or to provide a close space for an older relative. Montgomery County has allowed ADUs since 2019, Prince George’s has not (but has a task force meeting now) and College Park’s Task Force on Affordability just released a report containing a detailed section on ADUs. Join us for a lively discussion with Montgomery County’s Eric Saul of Saul Architects and College Park’s Robert Thurston and Devina Pacheco who developed the ADU section of their Task Force report.

Corridor Conversations is organized by Hyattsville Aging in Place, Neighbors Helping Neighbors College Park, Helping Hands University Park, Gateway Aging Together, and Explorations on Aging College Park. For more information, visit https://hyattsvilleaginginplace.org/programs-and-activities/corridor-conversations/

Corridor Conversations are organized by Hyattsville Aging in Place, Neighbors Helping Neighbors College Park, Explorations on Aging, Helping Hands University Park, and Gateway Aging Together.

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Accessory Dwelling Units in Montgomery County presentation
ADUs in College Park, Maryland presentation
City of College Park Affording Housing Task Force Report
Prince George’s County ADU Task Force

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