Omaha Missing Middle Housing Campaign
WHAT IS MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING?
A range of diverse housing types integrated into the existing fabric of residential neighborhoods.
MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING TYPES:
Missing Middle housing is a concept created by Daniel Parolek of Opticos Design, Inc. Click the image above to find out more.
With support from
OMAHA MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING CAMPAIGN
OBJECTIVE
Overall Objective:
Amendments to Omaha's zoning code allowing missing middle housing in higher density residential zones and along 7-day service Omaha Metro routes.
Sub goals:
- Serve as the educational group in Omaha on the importance of housing choices, offering presentations and expertise to the public.
- Amend the City of Omaha’s zoning code to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) throughout the City by right.
- Expand Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to more future and current transit corridors.
- Advocate for a new City Master Plan.
WHO ARE WE?
- A grassroots campaign comprised of community members passionate about creating a more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant Omaha.
- Find details to attend campaign meetings on our Facebook page.
OMAHA'S ZONING CODE
- Last significant update was made in 1987.
- Perpetuates history of racially discriminatory "redlining" policies.
- Makes McMansions in suburbia easy to build and modest homes in sustainable neighborhoods difficult.
What will re-legalizing 'missing middle' home choices mean for Omaha?
AFFORDABILITY
Diverse home sizes and prices to meet unique needs at every stage of life.
AGE FRIENDLY HOUSING
Allows seniors to age-in-place and stay in their neighborhoods.
COMMUNITY
Inclusionary neighborhoods which preserve community character by prioritizing people-oriented development.
TRANSIT VIABILITY
Housing along transit creating walkable, sustainable neighborhoods and reducing transportation cost burdens.