"Missing Middle" Homes – What Are They and Why Are They Important Now?
"Missing Middle", a term coined by Opticos Design, is a range of multi-unit or clustered housing types compatible in scale with single-family homes. Popular in New England before World War II, many across the country are taking a new look at these duplexes, four-plexes and more as solutions to challenges to changing demographic needs and creating walkable neighborhoods.
What is "Missing Midde" housing and why are we looking at it today?