Accessory dwelling units likely will get larger. Cottage-style homes that share a common green could become a thing. Landlocked parcels may open to limited housing.

And a new strategy for downtown redevelopment aims to expand multifamily housing and business opportunities in the Milford Oval and surrounding neighborhoods through the renovation and reuse of aging, underutilized and sometimes neglected properties while retaining the character of a walkable New England village.

These are the four proposed zoning changes town planners developed during the last year to help address the shortage of affordable housing in Milford. The Planning Board will hold public hearings on the draft articles Dec. 16 and Jan. 6, then present finalized versions to voters at the March 10 Town Meeting.

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