MMH belongs in communities and neighborhoods of all sizes and types, but is most effective where there is: 1) good street connectivity (i.e., a grid pattern with smaller block sizes); 2) a variety of transportation choices (e.g., walking, biking, transit); and 3) a range of nearby destinations (e.g., shopping, jobs, schools, parks, community services, etc.). These locations are typically gathering places such as downtowns, main streets, and other 'activity nodes' where residents come together for business, shopping, entertainment, and community events.

Adding MMH in such locations is good for cities and residents because it takes advantage of existing underutilized infrastructure, expands mobility options, and reduces the combined cost of housing + transportation. In less than ideal locations, cities may encourage additional MMH options through strategic policy changes (e.g., land use and parking regulations); programmatic support (e.g., pre-approved designs, incentives, educational materials, etc.); and infrastructure improvements (e.g., upgrades to pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure, improved connectivity, etc.).

Further detail on MMH building types and guidance for locating MMH is provided below.