Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative
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.
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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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thank you for taking this Housing Conditions and Needs Survey. This survey is a critical element of the City of Manhattan’s Housing Market Analysis—a year-long project to study the housing market and create a strategy to address issues.
This survey will ask you a series of questions about your housing experience, preferences, and needs—all responses will be anonymous, and your privacy protected. This survey is designed to take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
Thank you for your time and for sharing your perspective.
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Key Dates
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01 July → 31 July 2022
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18 October 2022
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03 October 2022
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26 September → 30 September 2022
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13 September 2022
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
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
City Housing Studies Timeframe
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2000
Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stageThe City conducted a housing study entitled, "Housing Manhattan: Planning for the Future."
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2020 - Nov
Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stageManhattan voters approve a ballot measure providing sales tax funding to support “workforce housing” initiatives starting in 2023.
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2021 - Oct
Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stageThe City starts a new housing study called, "Housing Market Analysis (HMA)."
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2021- Oct through Dec
Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative has finished this stageThe Community Development Department and their external consultants, Development Strategies, collect data from various community sources and begin the analysis phase of the project.
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2021 - Dec
Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK Initiative is currently at this stageDevelopment Strategies and the Community Development Department prepare for the Steering Committee and present to the City Commission:
- Existing Conditions & Barriers Memo
- Vision & Goals Memo
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2022 - Jan
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK InitiativeA community-wide survey is published and released to the public to gather their opinions and perspectives on the Manhattan housing market challenges and opportunities.
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2022 - Feb
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK InitiativeDevelopment 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
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2022 - May
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK InitiativePublic feedback is gathered by:
- Strategy Work Session #1
Listening Sessions
- Strategy Work Session #1
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2022 - July
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK InitiativePublic feedback is gathered by:
- Strategy Work Session #2
The HMA is completed and a final report starts to be prepared.
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2022 - Aug
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK InitiativeThe final HMA report approved by the Steering Committee is submitted to the City Commission.
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2023 - Jan
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Market Analysis: A CrossroadsMHK InitiativeWorkforce 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