38 | Oregon Home “Middle-housing provides a practical alternative that preserves the experience of a single-family detached home with many similar features,” says Darryl Bodle, a broker and owner of Darryl Bodle Real Estate in Portland. “It caters to those who value the dream of home ownership.” Middle housing projects from Dez Development and Aker Development will be part of this year’s NW Natural Street of Dreams alongside a three-townhome middle-housing project in North Portland by Fish Construction NW. Justin Wood, vice president and co-owner of Fish, says the townhomes are unique in that they are a little larger — 1,500 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms — to accommodate families. Their inclusion in the Street of Dreams in 2024 makes a lot of sense considering today’s housing market, he says. “I think the Street of Dreams has evolved to the point where ISABELLE EUBANKS ISABELLE EUBANKS
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