Missing Middle Housing

The Missing Middle Housing Study seeks to support the availability of more diverse housing types in Bloomington through the development of housing that is diverse in form and scale beyond what is currently offered on the market. Missing Middle Housing types (e.g., duplex, triplex, townhomes, cottage court apartments..) are important in a community like Bloomington as they offer solutions to meet the needs of all ages of residents and can better accommodate multigenerational living opportunities. Missing Middle Housing types may also reduce the cost of transportation when placed at areas that are accessible to pedestrian and transit networks and support for local businesses by enabling more customers to live in closer proximity to commerce. The Missing Middle Housing Study aims to understand the current barriers as they exist in Bloomington and inform future policies with inclusive community engagement strategies and evidence-based practices.

Promise to the Public: Staff is reaching out to the public to share information about Missing Middle Housing and collect feedback on experience, perspectives, and other information regarding the development of Missing Middle Housing broadly and in Bloomington. Staff will share project updates on this site, including information about key themes and learnings from the public, and how public input impacted the decisions.