Existing Conditions Analysis

Existing Conditions Analysis

CDA Meeting: June 10, 2021

Agenda

1. Review what we've heard so far from the community and stakeholders 2. Present initial findings 3. Next steps 4. Discussion

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CDA Meeting 1 Recap ? Study Goals

1. Engage the community to obtain primary feedback on housing conditions 2. Learn about the community and how it has changed to better understand housing needs 3. Communicate current housing conditions and needs to community 4. Understand the rental housing market 5. Consider how rapid growth and new construction is impacting affordability 6. Quantify the shortfall of units affordable to households in Sun Prairie

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SECTION 1

Engagement

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING HOUSING CONDITIONS IN SUN PRAIRIE

Engagement with the Community & Stakeholders

Conversations with residents and stakeholders are critical to understanding existing conditions, housing needs and regional strategies

INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH RESIDENTS ALONGSIDE

NEIGHBORHOOD NAVIGATORS

May 2020

STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS WITH DEVELOPERS, HOUSING EXPERTS,

CITY STAFF AND ALDERS

May 2020

GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS

May 2020

INFORMAL INTERVIEWS WITH RESIDENTS AT VACCINATION

EVENT

June 2020

Spoke with residents at Rolling Prairie, The Elements and Vandenburg Park

Conducted 7 virtual interviews with representatives from the housing

industry and public sector

Met virtually with members from the Hmong and Hispanic communities

Talked with residents at the vaccination event at The Elements

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Key Takeaways from the Community

Discussions shed light on reasons people choose Sun Prairie and main areas of concern

BENEFITS OF LIVING IN SUN PRAIRIE

1. Calm and quiet neighborhoods

2. High quality schools with supportive staff/administration

3. Close to Madison

4. Convenience to good stores and restaurants in Sun Prairie

PRIMARY HOUSING CONCERNS

1. Cost of housing 2. Limited supply of preferred housing (single-

family homes, larger apartments) 3. Increasing property taxes 4. Changing community character

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Key Takeaways from Other Stakeholders

Discussions provide an overview and historic picture of Sun Prairie

SUN PRAIRIE OVERVIEW

1. Many of Sun Prairie's concerns are shared by nearby communities

2. Employers report difficulty finding workers

3. Need for workforce and affordable housing

4. Community skepticism around multifamily development

5. East (old)/west (new) divide in Sun Prairie

RECENT CHANGES AND TRENDS

1. Redistricting of schools

2. Possible BRT connecting Sun Prairie to Madison

3. Housing market is very tight; single-family homes selling above their listing price

4. Development occurring on the City periphery

5. Madison high-tech industry cluster is expanding

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SECTION 2

People in Sun Prairie

DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHANGE SINCE 2010

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