Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

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DRAFT REPORT

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, the Steering Committee heard a presentation from the consultants, Development Strategies, on a draft of the Housing Market Analysis report. The draft report will also appear as a work session discussion item on the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board agenda for their Thursday, September 8, 2022 meeting starting at 7:00 pm in the Commission room at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502. The draft report will then come before the City Commission at their scheduled work session on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

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Key Dates

Steering Committee discussions

01 July → 31 July 2022
City Commission holds public hearing on final report (pending)

18 October 2022
Planning Board holds public hearing on final report (pending)

03 October 2022
Final report due date and Steering Committee review (pending)

26 September → 30 September 2022
City Commission work session to include draft (pending)

13 September 2022

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Most Recent Information

HMA Steering Committee_Meeting #3 Agenda_05-25-2022.pdf (85.9 KB) (pdf)
Development Strategies Presentation to City Commission_03-08-22.pdf (10.5 MB) (pdf)
Development Strategies_Presentation to Steering Committee_03-08-2022 (10.5 MB) (pdf)
Development Strategies_Memo to Housing Snapshot report_02-11-22.pdf (162 KB) (pdf)
HMA Steering Committee_Meeting #2 Minutes_03-08-22.pdf (135 KB) (pdf)
HMA Steering Committee_Meeting #2 Agenda_03-08-22.pdf (120 KB) (pdf)
HMA Steering Committee_Meeting #1 Minutes_10-11-21.pdf (68.2 KB) (pdf)
HMA Steering Committee_Meeting #1 Agenda_10-11-2021.pdf (81.2 KB) (pdf)
2022 Fair Housing Webinar presentation (8.56 MB) (pptx)

HMA Introduction

WHAT IS THE HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS?

The Housing Market Analysis is a year-long project led by the Community Development Department with help from our consultants Development Strategies and is a multi-stage project.

Previous housing information is reviewed, and current housing conditions and needs are studied.
This data informs strategies to address the identified needs.
The strategies are presented to City Departments and City Commission to be considered as policies to meet the housing market needs.

WHY DO WE NEED THE HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS?

Obviously, housing is an important aspect of life and community development. It affects many aspects of Manhattan - our economy, our quality of life, and the well-being of our families and neighbors.

A challenge is that housing conditions are constantly changing which requires them to be understood to best meet the community’s needs. So, it isn't uncommon for studies to be frequently conducted.

The last time the City of Manhattan completed a housing study was in 2000, and a lot has changed since then.

Additionally, in 2020, Manhattan voters supported a ballot measure providing sales tax funding to support “workforce housing” initiatives, starting in 2023. The Housing Market Analysis will provide structure to these workforce housing initiatives. Finally, the Housing Market Analysis is an initiative of CrossroadsMHK, the City's Strategic Plan and works toward completion of Goal 4.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS?

The Housing Market Analysis will:

Study Manhattan’s housing market, housing stock, and housing needs in detail.
Complete a community-wide review of data (previous and current) and conditions on-the-ground.
Engage the community in dialogue about their housing experiences, desired strategies, and their priorities for the future.
Utilize a Steering Committee to listen to and provide feedback to City staff, Development Strategies, and the City Commission as it pertains to the Housing Market Analysis.
Create strategies to shape specific policies, programs, and projects that address Manhattan’s housing needs.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

The Housing Market Analysis is year-long process, so there will be plenty of opportunities for community members to participate.

Keep visiting this website.
Review the list of Key Dates in the right-hand column of this webpage.
Attend a public meeting, listening session, or community workshop.
View videos as they are released.
Connect through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Take the upcoming community housing survey (when it gets released).
Keep up with local media coverage.

Who's Listening

John Verssue

Planner

City of Manhattan, Community Development Department

Email john.verssue@cityofmhk.com
Andy Pfister

Project Lead

Development Strategies

Email apfister@development-strategies.com
Miriam Keller

Project Manager

Development Strategies

Email mkeller@development-strategies.com

HMA Steering Committee

WHO IS ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE?

On August 17, 2021, the Manhattan City Commission approved the formation of a citizen steering committee to lead the Housing Market Analysis. The seventeen-member committee will utilize their diverse perspectives and housing-related expertise to assist the City and Development Strategies, Inc. in generating projects and policies to be included in a final recommendation for the City Commission.

Below is the Steering Committee in alphabetical order by first name:

Benjamin Van Becelaere (Alternate Kelley Paskow when applicable)
Beth Klug
Bill Disberger
Brad Hartenstein
Brynne Haverkamp
Cam Ward
Donna Schenck-Hamlin
Emily Thiesen
James Genandt
Joshua Brewer
Kennedy Clark
Kirk Crabtree
Noah Rude
Scott Seel
Susmita Rishi
Tom Phillips
Tyler Holloman

Steering Committee meetings will be open to the public.

Library of Previous and Current Resources

Housing Studies
Strategic Plans
- Region Reimagned: Our Blueprint for Prosperity (2019)
- CrossroadsMHK Strategic Planning Process (2021)
Steering Committee meeting minutes
- 10-11-21_Steering-Committee-Meeting-1_Minutes.pdf (68.2 KB) (pdf)

City Housing Studies Timeframe

2000

Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stage

The City conducted a housing study entitled, "Housing Manhattan: Planning for the Future."
2020 - Nov

Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stage

Manhattan voters approve a ballot measure providing sales tax funding to support “workforce housing” initiatives starting in 2023.
2021 - Oct

Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stage

The City starts a new housing study called, "Housing Market Analysis (HMA)."
2021- Oct through Dec

Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stage

The Community Development Department and their external consultants, Development Strategies, collect data from various community sources and begin the analysis phase of the project.
2021 - Dec

Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative is currently at this stage

Development Strategies and the Community Development Department prepare for the Steering Committee and present to the City Commission:
- Existing Conditions & Barriers Memo
- Vision & Goals Memo
2022 - Jan

this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

A community-wide survey is published and released to the public to gather their opinions and perspectives on the Manhattan housing market challenges and opportunities.
2022 - Feb

this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

Development Strategies and the Community Development Department prepare for the Steering Committee and present to the City Commission:
- Executive Summary
Public feedback is gathered by:
- Needs Assessment Work Session
  Listening Sessions
  Resident Roundtables
2022 - May

this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

Public feedback is gathered by:
- Strategy Work Session #1
  Listening Sessions
2022 - July

this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

Public feedback is gathered by:
- Strategy Work Session #2
The HMA is completed and a final report starts to be prepared.
2022 - Aug

this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

The final HMA report approved by the Steering Committee is submitted to the City Commission.
2023 - Jan

this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative

Workforce housing initiatives identified in the HMA final report receive their funding and progress forward.

Definitions to Know

“AMI”
AMI stands for Area Median Income. This is the midpoint of a region's income distribution, meaning that half of households in a region earn more than the median and half earn less than the median. A household's income is calculated by its gross income, which is the total income received before taxes and other payroll deductions.

"Housing start"
The number of new houses begun during a particular period, used as an indicator of economic conditions.

"Housing stock"
The total number of houses and apartments in an area.

“Suitable housing”
Suitable housing is an umbrella term reflecting the many aspects of a home that make it a good fit for a household in Manhattan. Suitable housing is appropriate in:

Size (Number of bedrooms, square footage)
Type (Detached home, townhome, apartment)
Quality (Healthy, safe, in good condition)
Affordability (Within the price range of the household income)
Tenure (Rental, for-sale)
Location (Near employment, school, services, etc.)
Safety (Not prime for criminal activity, easily accessed by walking, biking, car, etc.)

Media Coverage

"City of Manhattan looking for answers with housing issues" - ksnt.com
"Study says Manhattan has a workforce housing problem; commissioners to discuss data Tuesday" - Manhattan Mercury
"Manhattan asking residents to complete housing survey" - www.ksnt.com
"New conditions survey opens for Manhattan residents as Housing Market analysis reaches next steps" - WIBW Channel 13
"City of Manhattan seeking feedback on community housing survey" - 93.3FM KMAN

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HMA Introduction

Who's Listening

HMA Steering Committee

Library of Previous and Current Resources

City Housing Studies Timeframe

2000

2020 - Nov

2021 - Oct

2021- Oct through Dec

2021 - Dec

2022 - Jan

2022 - Feb

2022 - May

2022 - July

2022 - Aug

2023 - Jan

Definitions to Know

Media Coverage

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