The Nuts and Bolts of Alternative Housing Options
Many housing affordability advocates call for expanding the supply of "missing middle" housing, including in-law apartments, cottage clusters, corner duplexes and internal divisions of larger homes. But in many communities, these projects are difficult to complete because of zoning requirements and other regulations.
What can be done?
Join local experts Eli Spevak and Madeline Kovacs of Orange Splot LLC, along with Laura Buhl of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), as they present findings of a new report on space-efficient housing options. The report, co-sponsored by DLCD and DEQ, includes a zoning code review and case studies of actual projects. This is a great opportunity for jurisdiction staff and other interested people from around the Portland metropolitan region to learn about and discuss these "missing middle" alternative housing types.
Space is limited; advance registration is highly encouraged.
The 2016-17 Equitable Housing Lunchtime Learning Series, convened by Metro in partnership with Oregon Opportunity Network, will feature topics of interest to jurisdiction staff, but are open to all. Cookies and coffee will be provided, but feel free to bring your lunch.