Middle-housing study urges zoning changes, code reforms and preapproved plans to revive missing-middle homes

Sep 10, 2026

Consultants told the commission that middle housing could add modest-scale affordable units but faces financing, building-code and stormwater hurdles; recommendations include legalizing middle housing in targeted districts, preapproved plan books, and state-level code reforms.

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A consultant presentation on middle housing (missing middle) outlined the economics, barriers and a package of recommendations to encourage small-scale multifamily (duplexes, triplexes, small multiplexes).

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