Newark Tries Missing Middle Housing | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Newark’s City Council is rolling up its sleeves to tackle the housing crunch by experimenting with “missing middle” housing—duplexes, townhouses, and fourplexes in walkable neighborhoods—thanks to a state-backed pilot program. Advisor Savannah Edwards is helping map out creative, neighborhood-sensitive designs like cottage courtyards to fill vacant lots without disrupting local character. Mayor Travis McDermott supports targeted changes, especially in aging neighborhoods, but insists on preserving the charm of single-family zones. Not everyone’s on board: Councilmember Corinth Ford pushes for…