The Decide DeKalb Development Authority board approved $2.3 million in tax allocation district investments for the Cottages at Midway, a homeownership community that will provide mixed-income housing for Decatur’s “missing middle.”

From developers MicroLife Institute and the Housing Development Corporation of DeKalb, the project will feature 18 cottages on a 12-acre property at 2883 and 2893 Midway Road off Columbia Drive. Twelve of the homes will be sold to households earning up to 80% or 120% of area median income.

The homes, averaging 1,035 square feet, will face a central greenspace with walking paths. Construction is set to begin in early 2026, with completion expected by September 2026.

“Midway Cottages is more than a housing project — it’s an investment in DeKalb’s future,” said Microlife Executive Director Will Johnston in a press release. “Thanks to Decide DeKalb’s TAD funding, we’re not only creating affordable and workforce housing opportunities, but also driving local economic growth through job creation, increased tax revenue and sustainable neighborhood revitalization.”