If you're a property owner in San Diego looking to add rental units, build an ADU, or develop a multi-unit project, the opportunity has never been greater — but neither has the complexity.
The municipal code was completely rewritten in August 2025, and knowing what you can build (and how to build it right) is the difference between a profitable project and an expensive mistake.
We put together a free guide that breaks down our "5 Ideals" for designing pocket communities that enhance neighborhoods, retain tenants, and maximize recurring rental income.
Download it now and get a clear framework for your next project. Whether it's a single ADU or a 16-unit bungalow court.
Get a clear breakdown of San Diego's updated ADU code, including the Home Density Bonus Program, SDA incentives, and the Accessible ADU bonus, so you know your options before spending a dollar on design.
Learn the practical design strategies we use on every pocket community project, from preserving street scale to providing off-street parking and resident amenities, that translate directly to higher rents and happier tenants.
See how we've applied these ideals on completed and in-progress projects across North Park, Barrio Logan, and South Park, including a 16-unit bungalow court on a double lot using the density bonus program.
Ten Seventy Architecture is a modern architecture studio in San Diego focused on missing middle housing: the duplexes, ADUs, townhomes, and small multi-family projects that create naturally affordable housing while building genuine neighborhood connections.
We guide San Diego property owners through every phase of development, from design and permitting to construction administration, so your project maximizes rental income potential and gets built without costly surprises.
With 15+ years of experience designing + permitting residential projects in San Diego, our team brings insider knowledge of the city's complex regulatory landscape. We believe density done right improves neighborhoods, and the projects we've built prove it.
See what our client’s have to say about working with us.
We created this guide for San Diego property owners who want to maximize the development potential of their lot, without building something that hurts the neighborhood.
Whether you're adding a single ADU or planning a multi-unit pocket community, the 5 Ideals inside will give you a clear framework for designing a project that pencils out financially and improves quality of life for everyone involved.
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