The Rear Projections concept builds upon and enhances existing financing approaches and support systems, including the current County-wide Pilot program which financially incentivizes single-family homeowners to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and allow a homeless person to occupy that unit.

The concept also proposes to link with existing alley revitalization programs that transform underutilized alleys where they exist, into multi-purpose community assets with a range of benefits, including stormwater capture and infiltration, recreation and green space, and pedestrian passageways, contributing to community pride and neighborhood revival.

Two Unit types – both designed to fit on the footprint of a standard garage (20 x 20) – are initially proposed; a two-story 650SF unit with ground floor kitchen/bath/living area and a sleeping loft for small families and a single floor studio unit (500SF) to accommodate the elderly and/or disabled.