Oregon moves toward state-level zoning in push for ‘missing middle’ housing
Oregon is stepping in to tackle its housing crunch with two new laws aimed squarely at boosting “missing middle” options—duplexes, townhomes, and small multi-unit dwellings that have long been squeezed out by restrictive zoning. The measures give the state power to override local rules and require cities to open more neighborhoods to these housing types. With demand far outpacing supply, Governor Tina Kotek says cutting red tape is essential to building homes that ordinary Oregonians can actually afford. Ryan Kushner with SmartCitiesDive has the full story.
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