As many cities in North America seek ways to meet the housing needs of their growing populations, many are revising residential density allowances in single-family zones to enable the construction of small-scale multi-family housing, such as multiplexes, cottage courts, and accessory dwelling units. These housing typologies, commonly referred to as Missing Middle Housing (MMH), were historically ubiquitous in most American cities but became difficult or illegal to build due to zoning regulations. Athens, Georgia is a college town that has for decades struggled to meet the housing needs of year-round residents while also housing a large, off- campus student population. This thesis investigates how increasing the supply of MMH could play an important role in addressing Athens’ unique housing challenges. I review examples of MMH-enabling efforts in four cities to identify broader lessons applicable to Athens and conclude with a set of recommendations to guide and inform the process.