BHAP_CouncilWksp 2025 09 08 LCC_STAFF COMMENTS addressed.pdf
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Housing Needs Assessment & Action Plan September 16, 2025 Agenda • Introduction • Project Overview • Housing Needs Assessment • Existing Conditions • Community Engagement • Housing Action Plan • Q & A Joining You Today Laney Corey Project Planner Michael Wright Project Planner Workshop Goals • Understanding HNA/HAPs • Council Feedback on the Draft Plan • Implementation Priorities • Next Steps for staff Project Overview City of Buckeye Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) & Action Plan Data Collection & Analysis Demographics, economic conditions, housing stock Housing market demand GIS site suitability analysis Community Engagement Stakeholder, Resident, Business Owners Taskforce Engagement Housing Action Plan Policy Recommendations Funding Mechanisms Implementation Guidance Report Elements The report will address key challenges, including: Rising housing costs Limited housing diversity The need for more attainable and affordable options This is an advisory document and will NOT: × Dictate where new housing will be built × Force neighborhood changes × Focus only on new developments What is a Housing Needs Assessment? • Data-driven analysis of a community's housing market and demographics • Identifies gaps in housing supply, affordability, and move-up housing • Examines factors like population trends, income levels, and housing stock Helps us understand: • Who lives in Buckeye and what their housing needs are • What types of housing exist and where are there gaps • How the housing market is changing, including prices, rents, and availability It’s about identifying current conditions and future needs. Key Demographic and Housing Findings • Rapid Growth & Changing Demographics • Modern but Undiversified Housing Stock • High Homeownership & Rising Costs • Rental Market Pressures Community Engagement • Resident Survey – 617 responses • Community Meetings • May 12 – City Hall East @ The Landing • May 28 – Senior Center What is a Housing Action Plan? • Outlines strategies and goals to address identified housing needs • Proposes specific actions to improve housing availability and affordability • Guides policy decisions and resource allocation Builds on the HNA to develop: • Policy strategies to address housing challenges • Funding options to support housing goals • Implementation steps to guide decision-making and progress It creates a path forward to guide future housing efforts. Current Buckeye Housing Initiatives • Reduced fees in Downtown Boundaries • Moving toward Community Development Block Grant entitlements • Development code updates • Density bonuses in PADs and CMPs • Compliance with recent housing state legislation • Exploring streamlining final plats Attainable Housing Strategies Identified for Buckeye • Catalytic Development Areas • Development Incentives • Development Code Updates • Accessory Dwelling Units • Down payment assistance • Human Services Questions?