Missing Middle Housing

Collage of six backyard cottages/ADUs in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati ADU Legalization Slow to Catch On

Only four permits have been filed since the city made ‘granny flats’ legal last year.

July 16, 2024 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Sketches of front facades of houses laid out in a grid, six rows by four columns.

Top 10 Tips for Cities Considering Pre-Approved Housing Plans

Pre-approved housing plans aren't just for small single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses. In fact, they can play a key role in spurring the delivery of missing middle housing at a variety of sizes and price points.

July 11, 2024 - Dan Parolek

Small New York City street with brownstone homes and cars parked on one side.

NYC ‘City of Yes’ Seeks to Scale Back Parking Requirements

A rise in permit applications after recent changes to parking requirements shows how parking mandates stifle new residential development and raise the cost of housing.

July 5, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Two wood-frame houses under construction.

Commentary: When Neighborhood Change is Inevitable

Changes in the size and type of housing can accommodate different living arrangements and offer opportunities for multigenerational living and aging in place.

June 24, 2024 - Strong Towns

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The Nation’s Most Pro-YIMBY Cities

The District of Columbia and Chicago have some of the most housing-friendly policies in the nation, according to a new report.

June 16, 2024 - yahoo! Finance

Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona Legalizes ADUs and Higher Downtown Density Statewide

Two new laws require cities to permit ‘missing middle housing’ near city centers and ADUs on all single-family lots.

May 28, 2024 - The Real Deal

Blue and red colonial-style multifamily homes in Vermont.

Vermont Issues Missing Middle Housing Toolkit

The state wants to encourage mid-density development to ease the housing crisis and provide a wider variety of housing options for residents.

May 24, 2024 - Congress For New Urbanism

SMall backyard cottage ADU in San Diego, California.

How ADUs Can Help Ease the Affordable Housing Crisis

Local policies and programs can encourage homeowner participation and increase the number of ADUs available as low-cost rentals.

May 3, 2024 - Brookings

Single-family homes in a suburb of Dallas, Texas

Texas Law Could Limit Local Control Over Zoning

If upheld, a Texas law would likely prevent cities from enacting zoning reform that would increase density or eliminate single-family-only zoning.

April 17, 2024 - D Magazine

View of upper story of row of townhomes.

Can Technology Help Build Better Housing?

Cities need more “missing middle” housing. A new startup aims to help real estate developers build it.

April 8, 2024 - Hugh McFall

Aerial view of Burlington, Vermont in fall.

Burlington Approves Middle Housing Zoning Reform

The Vermont city will allow larger residential buildings and adjust other requirements to spur more ‘missing middle housing’ development.

April 4, 2024 - Vermont Public

ROwn of grey and white townhomes with gabled roofs and front porches.

Why Parking Reform Goes Hand in Hand With More Housing

To achieve the full benefits of ‘missing middle housing’ and make way for small-lot construction, cities must rethink parking mandates.

March 27, 2024 - Sightline

Aerial view of Whitefish, Montana with fall colors and mountains in background.

Montana Judge Blocks Zoning Reforms

The decision reverses new laws once dubbed the ‘Montana Miracle.’

January 3, 2024 - Reason

Bird's eye view of houses in midtown Sacramento, California.

Sacramento Council Approves Upzoning Proposal

If given final approval, the plan would increase the allowable floor area ratio to permit denser housing development in single-family neighborhoods and near transit.

December 4, 2023 - Sacramento Business Journal

SMall backyard cottage ADU in San Diego, California.

San Diegans at Odds Over ‘Granny Towers’

A provision in the city’s ADU ordinance allows developers to build an essentially unlimited number of units on single-family lots.

November 29, 2023 - CALmatters

Milwaukee, Wisconsin skyline with houses in foreground.

A Look at Milwaukee’s Zoning Reform Proposal

The ‘Growing MKE’ plan calls for allowing ADUs, reducing barriers to new construction, and expanding the types of housing available in the city’s residential areas.

November 8, 2023 - Urban Milwaukee

High view of high-rise buildings in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth Passes Affordable Housing ‘Roadmap’

The new plan recommends strategies such as legalizing ADUs and creating a land bank for affordable housing development.

October 25, 2023 - KERA News

Apartment buildings in San Diego, California

San Diego Housing Programs Awarded $4.8 Million

The new funding will support city projects aimed at streamlining the process for building affordable housing and transit-oriented development.

October 23, 2023 - NBC San Diego

Historic brick rowhouses in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria Set to Reveal Zoning Reform Details

The city will hold a series of public meetings this fall to explain its efforts to boost housing production and affordability.

August 27, 2023 - ALX Now

St. Paul Minnesota

Missing Middle Housing Reforms Move Forward in St. Paul

The St. Paul City Council will soon consider a legislative package designed to increase the density of residential neighborhoods, following in the footsteps of its twin city, Minneapolis.

August 22, 2023 - Star Tribune

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