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SUMMARY:The Future of Housing in Your Neighborhood
LOCATION:Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Housing in Your Neighborhood\n\n06/23/26 06:00 PM PST\n - 06/23/26 08:00 PM PST\Description:\n\nThe Future of Housing in Your Neighborhood\n\nHousing is changing across Washington — and for many homeowners, the conversation is starting close to home.\n\nJoin Dream DADU for a thoughtful, in-person homeowner seminar at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center exploring detached accessory dwelling units, also known as DADUs or backyard homes.\n\nThis free educational conversation is designed for Mercer Island, Bellevue and the Eastside homeowners who are curious about what today’s zoning changes may make possible, how detached ADUs can support family flexibility, and what to understand before beginning the design or feasibility process.\n\nWe’ll discuss how homeowners are thinking about DADUs for aging parents, adult children, long-term property planning, rental flexibility, and neighborhood-scale housing.\n\nWe will also highlight the impact of thoughtful design that enhances your neighborhood.\n\nBring your questions. No plans or project required.\n\nThis is simply a chance to learn, ask, and better understand what may be possible on your property.\n \n\nHosted By\n\nToph Villa\nCEO, Dream DADU\n\nToph Villa brings more than 20 years of experience across real estate, designing + building, investing, and financing. Through Dream DADU, he helps Eastside homeowners better understand the design, feasibility, and planning considerations behind detached ADUs.\n\Details:\nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nDuring this homeowner seminar, we’ll explore:\n\n\n	What detached ADUs are and why they are becoming more relevant across the Eastside\n	How recent housing and zoning changes may affect Mercer Island, Bellevue and Eastside homeowners\n	How families are using DADUs for aging-in-place, adult children, guests, office space, and long-term flexibility\n	What homeowners should understand before beginning design\n	The role of feasibility, setbacks, access, utilities, parking, and site conditions\n	How to think about a DADU as part of a broader property plan\n	Common questions homeowners should ask before moving forward\n\n\nWho This Event Is For\n\nThis event is designed for:\n\n\n	Mercer Island, Bellevue & Greater Eastside homeowners\n	Homeowners curious about detached ADUs but unsure where to begin\n	Families planning for aging parents or adult children\n	Homeowners thinking about long-term flexibility\n	Property owners interested in understanding what their lot may support\n	Anyone who wants a clearer, more local understanding of backyard homes\n\n\nYou do not need to have a project in mind. You just need to have questions.\n\Location:\nMercer Island Community & Event Center\n8236 SE 24th St\nMercer Island, WA 98040
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<h2>The Future of Housing in Your Neighborhood</h2>

<p>Housing is changing across Washington &mdash; and for many homeowners, the conversation is starting close to home.</p>

<p>Join Dream DADU for a thoughtful, in-person homeowner seminar at the&nbsp;<strong><strong>Mercer Island Community &amp; Event Center&nbsp;</strong></strong>exploring detached accessory dwelling units, also known as DADUs or backyard homes.</p>

<p>This free educational conversation is designed for Mercer Island, Bellevue and the Eastside homeowners who are curious about what today&rsquo;s zoning changes may make possible, how detached ADUs can support family flexibility, and what to understand before beginning the design or feasibility process.</p>

<p>We&rsquo;ll discuss how homeowners are thinking about DADUs for aging parents, adult children, long-term property planning, rental flexibility, and neighborhood-scale housing.</p>

<p><strong><strong>We will also highlight the impact of thoughtful design that enhances your neighborhood.</strong></strong></p>

<p>Bring your questions. No plans or project required.</p>

<p>This is simply a chance to learn, ask, and better understand what may be possible on your property.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Hosted By</h2>

<p><strong><strong>Toph Villa</strong></strong><br />
CEO, Dream DADU</p>

<p>Toph Villa brings more than 20 years of experience across real estate, designing + building, investing, and financing. Through Dream DADU, he helps Eastside homeowners better understand the design, feasibility, and planning considerations behind detached ADUs.</p>
<br />Details:<br /><h2 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What We&rsquo;ll Cover</h2>

<p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this homeowner seminar, we&rsquo;ll explore:</p>

<ul style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
	<li value="1">What detached ADUs are and why they are becoming more relevant across the Eastside</li>
	<li value="2">How recent housing and zoning changes may affect Mercer Island, Bellevue and Eastside homeowners</li>
	<li value="3">How families are using DADUs for aging-in-place, adult children, guests, office space, and long-term flexibility</li>
	<li value="4">What homeowners should understand before beginning design</li>
	<li value="5">The role of feasibility, setbacks, access, utilities, parking, and site conditions</li>
	<li value="6">How to think about a DADU as part of a broader property plan</li>
	<li value="7">Common questions homeowners should ask before moving forward</li>
</ul>

<h2 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Who This Event Is For</h2>

<p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This event is designed for:</p>

<ul style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
	<li value="1">Mercer Island, Bellevue &amp; Greater Eastside homeowners</li>
	<li value="2">Homeowners curious about detached ADUs but unsure where to begin</li>
	<li value="3">Families planning for aging parents or adult children</li>
	<li value="4">Homeowners thinking about long-term flexibility</li>
	<li value="5">Property owners interested in understanding what their lot may support</li>
	<li value="6">Anyone who wants a clearer, more local understanding of backyard homes</li>
</ul>

<p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You do not need to have a project in mind. You just need to have questions.</p>
<br />Location:<br />Mercer Island Community & Event Center<br />8236 SE 24th St<br />Mercer Island, WA 98040
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