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Navigator Models Throughout the Nation In several geographies where ADUs are prominent, there are various types of an "ADU navigator;' a single organizational home to support education about and advocacy for ADUs. Many cities offer a central website for information and technical assistance related to building an ADU, and to start guiding residents through the process. The City of Louisville, Kentucky developed a robust website landing page for homeowners, architects, and builders interested in ADUs.29 The website displays critical content including types of permitted ADUs with graphic representation, land development code, a step-by-step process guide, and a link to their ADU application. The website also includes events that may be of interest, such as local conferences and federal videos. The City of Lexington, Kentucky developed a two - page handout announcing the city ordinance allowing for the incorporation and regulation of ADUs in their city30. The handout includes a simple and clear overview of the approved regulations. They also include a link to a website with additional resources and contact information." The City of San Jose, California created a city website with clear definitions of the allowable types of ADUs, explanations of the permitting process, explanatory videos, a library of preapproved plans, and a data dashboard about ADU permit activity in the city. San Jose also has a dedicated "ADU Ally" in its planning department who serves as a first point of contact and guide through the permitting process. For a time, the city offered expedited review for ADU plans every Tuesday. Cities in Napa and Sonoma Counties in California have partnered with the Napa Valley Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sonoma County to promote ADU development. The foundations maintain a website, Napa Sonoma ADU, with information about ADUs and the development process, city -specific land use codes, preapproved ADU plans and prefab models.32 Interested homeowners can also connect with a local ADU expert for a subsidized consultation and assessment of what is possible on their property. In addition to information on the city's website, the City of Seattle, Washington has a separate ADU website, ADUniverse, integrated with geographic data that combines information about the city's ADU policies, the permitting process, pre -approved designs, and an interactive parcel map that helps homeowners determine what is allowed on their property. .�