"Will 2021 Be the Year Zoning Reform Reaches Critical Mass?"
Something remarkable is happening in City Halls across America. An essential reform for the prosperity and resilience of American cities is on the agenda in more places than ever. We're talking about allowing the next increment of development to take its course in all neighborhoods. We don't have a crystal ball, but on this issue, it sure seems like the proverbial snowball is beginning to roll downhill. And this is very good news.
"Where the Missing Middle Isn't Missing"
Sometimes to appreciate the power, versatility, and appeal of missing middle housing, it helps to go somewhere it still exists. In this case: Madison, Wisconsin.
"Three Cheers for Minneapolis (The 3 is for Triplex)"
Minneapolis became the first major U.S. city to embrace a key Strong Towns principle: every neighborhood should be allowed to evolve to the next increment of development.
"Want to Show People What Their City Could Be? Build It."
A leading infill developer in Victoria, British Columbia, is building beautiful homes that address the housing crisis and make neighborhoods stronger. They’re also changing the conversation about what’s possible.
"Spokane Opens the Door for Middle Housing Expansion"
In Summer 2022, the city council of Spokane, WA, voted on a truly “bold, transformational package” that will allow for more forms of missing-middle housing and infill development in the city.
"This City's Permanent Middle Housing Rules Should Set a Statewide Standard"
Spokane, WA, has finalized its year-long effort to legalize more housing choices across the city—and their new code is something other cities should be paying attention to.
"Houston Tackles Missing-Middle Housing With Major Land Use Reform"
Houston has long been a poster child for urban planning ills—but now it’s set to pass a revision of its land-use ordinances that could trigger a wave of construction for missing-middle housing.
"The Winds Are Changing on Incremental Housing"
A bill to legalize certain forms of “missing middle” housing statewide in Minnesota appears dead in the legislature. Yet, here are 4 reasons why it’s still not a total loss.
"Making Room in the New Seattle"
In Seattle, policy victories tend to be long-fought and hard-won. What will it take to achieve a city that can flex, evolve, and meet its residents’ needs in a more organic way, without every change becoming an arduous political battle?
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