Microhousing

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Affordable housing in small apartments. uncountable

    "While there’s no reliable data on micro-housing, some notable policies and projects are popping up on that front too. Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg waived the city’s zoning standards to allow micro-apartments."

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"While there’s no reliable data on micro-housing, some notable policies and projects are popping up on that front too. Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg waived the city’s zoning standards to allow micro-apartments."

Etymology

From micro- + housing.

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