Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Working Session 9/22/26

The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission held a working session on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on defining and discussing "missing middle" housing as part of the city's comprehensive plan and upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) rewrite. Commissioners and planners debated the appropriate definition of missing middle housing, considering factors such as unit count, building height, walkability, and zoning categories. They discussed specific examples, including a 75-unit townhome development at 371 Scio Church, and the challenges of aligning zoning regulations with housing typologies to support affordability and neighborhood fit. The commission emphasized the need for a clear working definition to guide data collection, zoning decisions, and metrics for tracking housing development progress. They also planned a walking tour to examine various housing types in the city to inform future zoning and planning efforts. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during this session.