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Small Homes Make for Great (and Green) Neighbors
Justin Martinez
Aug 10, 2010

While traditional banks and builders spent 2008 trying to dig themselves out of a mess, Haas start-up New Avenue Inc. applied an innovative business model to sweeping legislative changes to create a new path for creating sustainable communities.

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Our Facebook Page
Justin Martinez
Jul 21, 2010

We now have a Facebook page! Visit us here: New Avenue on Facebook

Help us get some publicity by spreading the Like!

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Seattle's Backyard Cottages Make a Dent in Housing Need
Justin Martinez
May 27, 2010

"Homeowners talk about building, and living in, cottages in their backyard to generate more income, and to live in a smaller space where they can keep family as close as a walk across the yard."

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AIA East Bay Event
Justin Martinez
Apr 21, 2010

Secondary Units - A Zero Sprawl Solution?

Are secondary units, aka "in-law units", the solution to sprawl--and can they be a viable source of secondary income? On Wednesday, May 26th come learn about this development model that puts additional self-contained homes on the same lot as existing properties. Learn about the socio-economic impact secondary units have on our communities, and what steps a home-owner must take to meet building and zoning requirements.

A wine & cheese networking reception follows the panel discussion.

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Urban Land Institute Lecture
Justin Martinez
Jan 20, 2010

The Bay Area will need 200,000 additional homes to accommodate a projected 700,000 new arrivals during the next ten years. New Avenue created a new development model that can weave small second homes (in-law units) on existing properties and eliminate the need for additional sprawl.

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