Michael Mehaffy

Michael Mehaffy is a development consultant, researcher, planner, designer, author, and president of Structura Naturalis Inc. He will be leading a session at CNU 34 in Northwest Arkansas on “Small Towns Leading the Way on Zoning Code Reforms,” and discussing the QUIMBY methodology along with White Salmon mayor Marla Keethler and others.

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The ‘missing middle’ of zoning code reform

Beyond the battles between NIMBY and YIMBY, a third option— call it “QUIMBY”—offers a promising path forward.
MICHAEL MEHAFFYFEB. 19, 2026
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Intriguing lessons for urbanists are coming, surprisingly, from neuroscience. Understanding the underlying structure of cities can help us to formulate better urban policies and practices.
MICHAEL MEHAFFYDEC. 10, 2019
Article image for The ‘missing middle’ of zoning code reform Policy

The ‘missing middle’ of zoning code reform

Beyond the battles between NIMBY and YIMBY, a third option— call it “QUIMBY”—offers a promising path forward.
MICHAEL MEHAFFYFEB. 19, 2026