Anyone who lives or works in Hamilton County is invited to share their thoughts on local housing needs by completing an online survey available at bit.ly/HNA18survey. The multiple-choice questionnaire, which takes less than 10 minutes to complete, will be available online through Friday, Aug. 3.
Results from the survey will be incorporated into the 2018 Hamilton County Housing Needs Assessment, a data-based analysis that is conducted every five years. HAND Inc. and other organizations use the study to ensure existing and planned housing programs are aligned with community needs.
A researcher from Novogradac & Co., a national accounting and consulting firm that is conducting the study, led six public input sessions throughout the county last week to hear from local stakeholders. About 65 people attended at least one of the meetings.
Results from the study will be unveiled at HAND’s annual sustainable housing conference on Sept. 21.
The 2018 Housing Needs Assessment is funded by grants from The Legacy Fund, Duke Energy Foundation and the Noblesville Housing Authority. The report is required of communities that receive federal Community Development Block Grant funding in order to determine local needs.
About HAND
Founded as Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development in 2003, HAND has developed seven affordable rental communities throughout Hamilton County, leasing a total of 106 units to low-income individuals and families. This year, it also acquired 17 duplexes in Lebanon, extending its reach to nearby Boone County. Its mission is to be a leader in promoting prosperity and diversity in its communities by providing quality housing opportunities.
Fishers area is in dire need of a couple of NEW senior living affordable 1-story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, low maintenance, 1 car garage communities that can be priced under $1000-$1500 a mo. As food and healthcare and personal care costs rise and retirement dollars shrink, many seniors can no longer afford the maintenance on their home or are no longer able to do the work. Having worked in an affordable-housing grant and and lived in an over 55 community, experience shows over-55 communities work very well because persons have alot in common and socialization is critical, and they are able to help each other. Noticed how heavily front-facing garages in over 55 communities were used for socialization in FL. Just put a little extra overhang for protection on the front, (hidden trashcan alcove outside) and chairs and tables are handy for instant relaxing. This concept gives a dual purpose area for car and socialization. When neighborhods moved to back-patio setup, neighborhoods became less friendly.
These communities should have a clubhouse for community functions of cards, exercize, woodworking, knitting, etc. (This could be accomplished in an adjacent church building to keep costs down for the project) ElBeulah @ 82nd and Hague road is a successful example, however, the new communities could have a tighter density than duplexes, maybe fourplexes.
Over 55 population is growing at rapid rate and need is immediate. Thanks