Altadena ADU #1
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Unit Count: 1 (Single-Family ADU)
Completion Date: August 2025
Developer: Carolyn Smith and Sola Impact
Financing/Grants: SoLa Foundation and Rebuild & Restore Fund donation
About the project: Carolyn Smith was the recipient of the first ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in Altadena through a grant program. She has lived in Altadena for over three decades, and her home was destroyed by fire. The Model/Z team described her as determined to rebuild and as someone who embodies a strong sense of community. Carolyn was one of five recipients selected to receive an ADU through a foundation partnership (specifically, a grant from SoLa and other foundations).