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ADUs as Intergenerational Infrastructure

How Aging-in-Place Solutions Strengthen Our Communities and Secure Family Futures.

A Generational Crossroads

Families are navigating a complex landscape: caring for aging parents while supporting adult children in a challenging housing market.

$120T

Trillion in Assets

Will transition from Baby Boomers to their heirs over the next two decades, reshaping family financial strategies.

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The Sandwich Generation

Is stretched thin, managing care for multiple generations simultaneously under one, or several, roofs.

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Strained Housing Market

Pressures towns to diversify housing options that are both affordable and aging-friendly.

The Data-Driven Demand for a New Solution

Key trends reveal a clear and urgent need for flexible, multigenerational housing like Accessory Dwelling Units.

17% of 2024 Home Purchases are Multigenerational

A significant and growing portion of the market is actively seeking homes that can accommodate extended family, indicating a major shift in living preferences.

88% of Adults Over 50 Want to Age in Place

The overwhelming majority prefer to remain in their own homes and communities, driving the demand for accessible, independent living solutions.

ADUs: Critical Civic Assets

When treated as infrastructure, ADUs deliver compounding benefits to families and municipalities alike.

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Increase Housing Supply

Without suburban sprawl.

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Strengthen Social Networks

And family caregiving.

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Reduce Municipal Burdens

On healthcare & transport.

Preserve Local Character

With thoughtful design.

Designing for Continuity, Not Just Compliance

At Bailow Architects, we craft ADUs that meet the deep, evolving needs of families through three core principles.

Universal Design

Creating accessible and comfortable spaces for all ages and abilities, ensuring long-term usability and independence.

Aesthetic Sensitivity

Integrating new structures that respect and enhance the character of the existing home and neighborhood.

Practical Planning

Navigating zoning, budgeting, and construction to deliver a seamless process and a successful outcome for your family.

Let's Build Intergenerational Infrastructure That Lasts.

Massachusetts’ new by-right ADU law opens the door. It’s up to families—and towns—to step through it with intention. Contact us to start the conversation.

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