Dan Parolek

Dan Parolek is principal of Opticos Design, an architecture and urban design firm with a passion for vibrant, sustainable, walkable urban places.

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Designing missing middle for a small infill site

A balanced project with placemaking that meets the market and gets public approval requires patience and understanding of building types.
DAN PAROLEKAPR. 16, 2018
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Best practices for ending exclusive single-family zoning

Your city or state just allowed—or is considering allowing—multiple units on every lot. Here are six tips for successful implementation of the Missing Middle.
DAN PAROLEKFEB. 25, 2020
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Best practices for ending exclusive single-family zoning

Your city or state just allowed—or is considering allowing—multiple units on every lot. Here are six tips for successful implementation of the Missing Middle.
DAN PAROLEKFEB. 25, 2020