By Gabriela Rico | Arizona Daily Star
With the goal of helping build 1,000 new homes in the next year, two Tucson business partners have combined their collective skills.
The Urban Infill Project provides pre-permitted accessory dwelling unit designs (known as ADUs) to simplify the process for homeowners wanting to add a home on their property for an aging parent, a child in college or for additional income.
Cofounders Valerie Lane and Lisa Bowers were introduced by mutual friends.
“We both had unexpressed passion for how to help the community grow,” said Bowers, who has worked as a development liaison for 20 years.
She brought the expertise on how to navigate the city and county with plans and permits and knows the bureaucracy.
“I’ve developed the relationships over 20 years and know the most efficient way to get this done,” Bowers said. “And how to get in front of the right people.”
