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This book is a helpful introduction to the concept and why it is valuable for creating more housing options in local communities.
So what is "missing middle" housing?
First, it is described as missing because comparatively little of this kind of housing has been constructed in the last fifty years. And, more descriptively, middle refers to housing types that are more than single-family homes and less than large apartment or condo complexes. It is scaled to fit within walkable residential neighborhoods, but is designed to fit more housing units into the landscape.
Increasingly Chestnut Housing is finding its niche creating and preserving missing middle housing. At Milburn Apartments we are creating eight homes fit within a facade scaled to match three row homes. At Chestnut Corner we converted a former mixed use building into six apartments. And now, at Strawberry Hill we have the opportunity to create ten apartments in a mixed-use, neighborhood scale building.
Based on these experiences, we believe that creating more missing middle housing, especially filling in these housing types in existing residential neighborhoods, is vitally important to create better housing options for the families and individuals we serve.
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Looking for more resources on affordable housing? Or do you have a book to recommend to our team at Chestnut Housing?
If so, reach out to Chad Martin: chad@chestnuthousing.org.
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