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[quote=Anonymous]There's a reason why "missing middle" is the new Smart Growth buzz term. In DC, at least, it describes the profitable "sweet spot" for many developers. If they build a building of 9 units or less, they are exempt from "inclusionary zoning requirements (what passes for "affordable" housing requirements in DC). They are generally also exempt from ADA-type compliance, including elevators, and the more complex safety systems that larger buildings are required to have. Because DC wants even more density on the main streets, developers hungrily eye lower density residential side streets for their "missing middle" high margin development opportunities.[/quote]
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