20 - Laserfiche WebLink

2.2.9 Housing -related Programs and/or Activities Question 13: What types of housing -related programs and/or activities do you believe Pleasanton should concentrate on? (Please select the top five priorities.) Ans�vorcd:622 si<ippc1d:0 This survey asked respondents what type of housing related programs or activities the City should focus on or encourage as part of the next Housing Element Update. The survey question included 14 specified options as well as an "Other" option that provided an open-ended response. Respondents could choose up to five priorities. Overall, the top three programs that respondents indicated that they would like the City to focus on included: Encourage innovative design with emphasis on community and amenities (41.48%); Promote mixed-use development with both commercial and residential components (38.91%); and Encourage housing near bus stops or other transportation options (38.26%). Many of the other suggested program ideas were supported by at least 25% of respondents, including improving permitting processes; supporting non -profits in their work; expanding the supply of affordable housing units; facilitating ADUs; and rehabilitating existing units. This relatively even distribution shows a reasonable level of support for a diversity of potential programs, and suggests that a multi- faceted approach to meeting local housing needs could be taken. The importance of quality projects, with good amenities and convenient transportation options was again emphasized in the responses to this question, as it was in others. 71 respondents indicated "Other" as a response and were allowed to write in an open response. Responses provided input which was aggregated to the degree possible into common themes and ideas. Consistent with a number of responses to other survey questions, a substantial number of respondents who provided an answer indicated that there should be programs in place to limit new housing or build housing elsewhere (17 mentions). This general theme was echoed in other statements made where respondents indicated that if we are required to build housing, then we should focus on slow growth that maintains the character and quality of life of the community for existing residents (7 mentions). The following provides a more complete listing of "Other" responses, grouped by themes reflected in various comments: • Limit Housing, build housing elsewhere, or meter/slow growth to preserve character: (24) • Jobs and Housing Balance: The respondents indicating that the City should focus on programs that encourage more of a jobs to housing balance in the City which would help to minimize traffic and commuting (3 mentions). • Education and Outreach: Focus on education and outreach to make existing resources and affordable housing opportunities easy to find and access (3 mentions). T F14 _1i• PLEASANTON. 22