Review: Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small to Respond to Today's Housing Crisis , by Daniel Parolek.

"Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small to Respond to Today's Housing Crisis" by Daniel Parolek explores the need for alternative housing options to address the growing housing affordability crisis. The book defines Missing Middle Housing as a range of multiunit or clustered housing types that are compatible with single-family homes and meet the demand for walkable urban living. Parolek argues for a paradigm shift in zoning regulations to enable the development of Missing Middle Housing, which can add density, affordability, and community to existing suburban neighborhoods. The book provides case studies, illustrations, and suggestions for implementing Missing Middle Housing, making it a valuable resource for planners, policymakers, and residents interested in introducing gentle density into their communities. [Extracted from the article]

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