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LIRA
The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025
Accessory Dwelling Units
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James Shen

James Shen was a Senior Research Fellow at the Center and has been a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is founding partner at People’s Architecture Office.

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The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies strives to improve equitable access to decent, affordable homes in thriving communities. We conduct rigorous research to advance policy and practice, and we bring together diverse stakeholders to spark new ideas for addressing housing challenges. Through teaching and fellowships, we mentor and inspire the next generation of housing leaders.

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