What is Middle Housing?

Middle Housing is a term coined by Opticos Design to describe the smaller-scale multifamily housing that used to be common in many cities but has been outlawed in most residential areas over the last few decades. Middle Housing is said to be “missing” because it often cannot be built anymore, and much of the old stock of middle housing has disappeared over the years. This housing also tends to be more affordable than newer apartments or single-family homes, making it a missing piece of the housing affordability puzzle.

Below are some example images of middle housing. To see more photos, click here.