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The Missing Middle Riddle: How to Build Housing for the Middle Class in Today’s Economy

  • Thornton Distilling 400 East Margaret Street Thornton, IL, 60476 United States (map)

Join us for an engaging seminar that addresses one of the most pressing challenges in today’s housing market: building affordable, high-quality housing for middle-income families. The housing market in Chicagoland is deeply polarized, with affordable housing on one end and luxury housing on the other, leaving a critical gap known as the “missing middle.”

This event will explore innovative approaches to zoning, building, and financing housing solutions that fill this gap—such as townhomes, duplexes, and small multi-family units. Attendees will gain insights into how these housing models can meet the needs of young families and middle-income workers, offering practical solutions for creating sensibly priced homes in the region.

Speakers:

  • Eleanor Gorski, CEO & President, Chicago Architecture Center

  • Katherine Darnstadt, Founding Principal, Latent

  • Jay Readey, Southland Development Authority & Metro Alliance

  • Wyllys Mann, Pivotal

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with housing and economic development experts and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and sustainable housing market in Chicagoland.

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