Infill Housing

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Developing small-scale cluster housing projects diversifies the housing stock while maintaining the general character of an established neighborhood.
Current land use and zoning frameworks steer developers toward single-family homes or large-scale projects, leaving a gap in the housing spectrum for “missing middle” housing
April 1, 2026
Concept image: Phiwath Jittamas
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The Frank Condos in Austin's historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood features 30 units on a three-acre infill lot and is a prime (and well-received) example of the city's upzoning allowances to enable attainable housing.
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Los Angeles skyline in the distance
Image: courtesy Scott Gardner Architect
Exterior view of a duplex home, The Turnberry, designed by Scott Gardner Architect
Designer Traci Kelley of Kelley Design Group, in Austin, opted for a mix of black and white for the home's exterior, so the dark-colored garage contrasts with the bright white of the main house. | Photos: Cate Black Photography
Designer Traci Kelley of Kelley Design Group, in Austin, opted for a mix of black and white for the home's exterior, so the dark-colored garage contrasts with the bright white of the main house. | Photos: Cate Black Photography
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