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Greg Burke talks about how the tools he uses in the design process that is valuable to clients.

Architect Greg Burke explains why managing a project's risk is a critical step that is valuable to our clients.

Architect Greg Burke talks about how his architecture started, what he's learned along the way, and the values that guide his work today.

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As I have discussed in previous blogs on Missing Middle housing, the term refers to diverse and attainable housing options that fit between single-family homes and large scale, high-density apartment buildings. Missing Middle has been with us for more than 100 years, but zoning beginning in the late 1920's restricted the ability to develop this type of project in most U.S. cities. Along with restrictive zoning, a general misunderstanding of Missing Middle housing has caused local communities to question its impact on property values to surrounding single-family homes. Such confusion has stalled or even halted developments from moving forward, even in communities that are in desperate need of attainable housing for rent or for sale.

The use of pattern zoning can be the key to making Missing Middle succeed, offering a variety of building types that can enhance neighborhood quality, walkable areas, and a better quality of life.

Continuing on the topic of Missing Middle housing, I look at the challenges in the way of bringing this affordable housing solution to neighborhoods and communities here in Florida and across the country.

Why do Missing Middle neighborhoods work so well? How does a type of housing made popular in the first half of the 20th century answer the 21st century housing crisis?