The Review Magazine Summer 2025

PATTERN BOOK HOMES

Enabling new construction is not advocating demolition. Instead, Pattern Book Homes for 21st Century Michigan promotes a pragmatic approach to reclaiming vacant lots or creating new homes on never-developed land. This type of construction is respectful of and compatible with the landscape characteristics already in place.

We have heard from developers and builders all over the state who would like to get projects like these started in their communities. By concentrating investment on vacant lots already connected to infrastructure, we can increase the economic stability of our cities and villages. By keeping designs flexible and customizable, we can ensure that the unique aesthetic character of our communities is preserved or help it evolve. In doing so, we can deepen our residents’ connections to their homes and their sense of belonging. You can find both Pattern Book Homes publications on mml.org.

Melissa Milton-Pung is a policy research labs program manager for the League. You may contact Melissa at 734-669-6328 or mmiltonpung@mml.org.

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