Welcome to the 2017 Beloit Housing Conference
Today’s Logistics ∗ Facility Reminders ∗ Sign-in & Nametags ∗ Format: Presentations + Q&A ∗ Breakfast by Blender Café ∗ Lunch by Bagels & More Thanks to our Sponsors: City of Beloit, GBEDC, and Beloit Public Library
Today’s Schedule ∗ 8:45 Market Snapshot ∗ Mike Marquette, Century 21 Affiliated ∗ 9:30 Housing Challenges/Barriers ∗ Infrastructure – Frank McKearn, Batterman ∗ Group Discussion ∗ 10:15 Morning Break ∗ 10:30 Housing Solutions/Strategies ∗ Community Concierge – Maggie Littlefield ∗ Neighborhood Revitalization – Teri Downing, City of Beloit ∗ Future Planning – Drew Pennington, City of Beloit ∗ 11:30 Networking Lunch
Questions That Brought Us Here ∗ What is the current status of the market? ∗ Why has job growth ≠ housing growth during ongoing revitalization Source: Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
City of Beloit Population Population ∗ 1970: 35,729 50000 ∗ 1980: 35,207 45000 ∗ 1990: 35,573 40000 ∗ 2000: 35,775 35000 ∗ 2010: 36,966 30000 Population ∗ 2017: 36,520 25000 20000 15000 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2017
Key Ideas & Questions ∗ Housing is key to quality of life, workforce development, attracting residents, stabilizing neighborhoods, and improving equity ∗ Can we coordinate all of the public, private, and nonprofit sector housing initiatives?
Presenter #1 ∗ 8:45 Market Snapshot ∗ Mike Marquette, Century 21 Affiliated
Supply Side Response ∗ Single-Family Permits ∗ 2012: 2 ∗ 2013: 8 ∗ 2014: 6 1999 to March 2000 1995 to 1998 ∗ 2015: 6 % Housing Stock by Age 1990 to 1994 ∗ 2016: 10 Comp Plan – 2000 datacensus 1980 to 1989 ∗ 2017: 4 (thru July) 1970 to 1979 1960 to 1969 1940 to 1959 1939 or earlier 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Recently Proposed Projects ∗ Eagles Ridge 2 & 3 (28 Lots) ∗ The Oaks No. 2 (24 Lots) ∗ Hawk’s Ridge (≤208 units) ∗ Kadlec Condo Apts (42 units) ∗ Rehabs increasing
New Housing Challenges/Barriers ∗ Group Input: What are the barriers to new housing starts? ∗ Is the ratio of infrastructure cost to values too high? ∗ Presenter #2 ∗ Frank McKearn, PE, R.H. Batterman & Co.
Housing Solutions/Strategies ∗ A few quick examples from our presenters: ∗ Community Concierge – Maggie Littlefield, Chamber/Gateway ∗ Neighborhood Revitalization – Teri Downing, City of Beloit ∗ Future Planning – Drew Pennington, City of Beloit
Future Land Use Map
Future Land Use & Housing Policies ∗ Single-Family and Planned Neighborhood focus ∗ Minimum of 65% single-family detached ∗ Max of 15% duplex and 20% multifamily residential ∗ Mixture of types, affordability, with density of 4-8 units/acre ∗ Compatible, sensitive residential infill is encouraged ∗ Regulations ∗ Zoning Ordinance (lot size, dwelling size, design standards) ∗ Subdivision Ordinance (layout, required improvements) ∗ Historic Preservation Ordinance (historic districts only)
Wrap-Up: Action Steps & Roles ∗ Group Discussion: ∗ Where is new development pressure likely to occur? ∗ What is the role of the private vs. public vs. nonprofit? ∗ Should the City rewrite/emphasize a Housing Plan? Thank You For Attending
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