The Role of Townhouses in Addressing Housing Affordability

Townhouses are positioned as a vital solution to the housing affordability crisis in the United States. They provide a middle ground between single-family homes and high-rise apartments, addressing the 'missing middle' in housing options that currently constitutes only 22% of U.S. homes. With a significant shortfall of homes estimated between three to seven million, the rising popularity of townhouses—where nearly one in five newly constructed homes are townhouses—highlights their growing relevance in urban planning. This shift towards townhouses could become a significant step towards making homeownership more attainable and sustainable in urban settings.