Quite contrary to conventional thinking, designing with disability in mind does not have to be more costly; rather, it can be a cost-saving strategy if done correctly. With tools like The Inclusive Design Standards (IDS), owners can integrate accessibility sooner to ensure the overall cost will actually be lower, and that better, inclusive housing is created.

The Kelsey Ayer Station in San Jose is the first project of its kind developed and The Kelsey’s inaugural housing development. We’re committed to open-sourcing every detail of this project from financing details, key steps, to things we would have approached differently. This article outlines the timeline, funding, partnerships, and key learnings from the development process to guide others undertaking similar work.

This article is a great resource for disability-forward minded individuals and organizations who own a piece of land and seek to develop inclusive housing. Specifically, this piece details the first five necessary steps to becoming an inclusive houser. Disability-forward housing is anchored in inclusion and seeks to put the lived experiences of people with disabilities top of mind. By the end of this article, you will know and better understand the five steps required to get started in developing a piece of land into an inclusive housing community.

A beginners’ crash course in Housing Financing, both generally and specific to affordable housing. You will learn valuable terms, funding timelines and phases of development, and who you need on your team. Whether you are a beginner just fantasizing about developing disability-forward housing or in the early stages of creating an inclusive housing community, this article defines key terms to know and processes to address.

We continue to build a more inclusive and accessible housing field! A part of this work is equipping people with and without disabilities with the knowledge necessary to be more informed, strategic influencers. This is a visual overview of the housing development process. We define commonly used terms in housing and also share an example financial model for a project of 100+ units in a high-cost area. This resource, written in plain language, can help many people understand the timelines and costs that go into building new inclusive housing in opportunity-rich areas like California.