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Cities worldwide are experiencing population growth, increasing housing demands and a need for walkable, sustainable neighbourhoods. Addressing these demands can be challenging, but Missing Middle Housing offers a promising solution. This concept, introduced by Daniel Parolek, includes multi-unit residences like duplexes, fourplexes and bungalow courts, which bridge the gap between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. Though seemingly different in appearance, each of these housing types shares the common goal of promoting affordable housing, community, walkability and neighbourhood diversity. In today’s blog, we’ll explore the importance of Missing Middle buildings and how they can help address the housing crisis while fostering vibrant, walkable communities.

In 2015, the United Nations introduced the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan focused on achieving peace, prosperity and sustainability by 2030. Central to this plan are 17 goals, each aimed at different areas of development. Among them, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 is especially important as it addresses the needs of the world’s growing urban populations. SDG 11 aims to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and this number is expected to increase to nearly 70 percent by 2050. With this rapid urbanization, cities are under pressure to remain livable, protect the environment and ensure that all residents – no matter their economic background – have access to services, affordable housing and green spaces. SDG 11 focuses on these challenges, combining social and environmental goals to create sustainable urban areas. In this blog, we’ll uncover the key components of SDG 11, such as affordable housing, sustainable transportation and green spaces. We’ll also explore how Elevate Living is playing its part in helping to meet these objectives by developing sustainable housing and creating better urban spaces for the future.