Meeting in the Middle: Homes That Just Fit in Missing Middle Opportunity Sites in Groton - 3/26/26

This Groton Municipal Television meeting held on March 26, 2026, focused on exploring "missing middle" housing opportunities in Groton to address the local housing shortage. Funded by a $350,000 Department of Defense grant, the session included presentations by planning and architectural experts who discussed various housing typologies such as duplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, and cottage communities. The meeting emphasized the potential for zoning reforms to allow more diverse housing types that are smaller and more affordable than traditional single-family homes or large apartment complexes. Attendees were invited to provide feedback on theoretical opportunity sites and housing designs, with no current development proposals or marketing efforts underway. Discussions also covered financial and regulatory challenges related to building and financing missing middle housing, as well as the economic benefits of higher-density, walkable neighborhoods like Mystic within Groton. The meeting aimed to gather community input to inform possible zoning amendments and future housing strategies.