Cities are implementing new housing policies to address the shortage of single-family homes. A proposal in Chicago aims to allow building owners to construct additional dwelling units, such as garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions, and coach houses. This initiative is part of a broader trend to increase housing options for the 'missing middle' by eliminating mandates on single-family structures in residential zones. Similarly, Canada, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, is legalizing the construction of four units as-of-right to diversify housing options and reduce urban sprawl. These measures, including the reduction or elimination of minimum lot size rules, are expected to significantly increase the supply of affordable housing and provide more living options in urban areas.
The proposal would increase housing options for 'missing middle' by eliminating mandates about single-family structures in residential zones https://t.co/wK1JL5BOg0
Garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions and coach houses could soon become easier to build across Chicago. https://t.co/5n8Ym8uZeX
Chicago building owners could soon build additional dwelling units under city proposal https://t.co/lzUmUzC7rr
For decades, cities only built tall or built sprawl. We’re changing that — by legalizing four units as-of-right. https://t.co/8wa9RuNgKH
Shrinking or eliminating minimum lot size rules is a great way to increase the supply of single-family homes. https://t.co/XaOV1uObwO