IGTIGT Phase I Summary Statements - Draft 2/18/11

Summary Number: 74
 
Ensure that housing resources meet the needs of all residents of the region
 
 "There is a need for more affordable housing for people with disabilities and low income families."
 "I like not spending lots of money for decent housing."
 "I have plenty of decent, affordable housing choices within close proximity to my job."
 "There are 'pockets' throughout Tucson of various types of communities, housing options (e.g., pricing), etc."
 "Reduce the need to low-income housing/increase affordable housing"
 "I was able to purchase my first home in Tucson and the cost of living is low"
 "Affordable housing"
 "Aging housing stock, sprawl"
 "Cheap housing is addictive"
 "Crime-free housing"
 "Expensive housing being built in the open space is not good."
 "I work for non-profit and have a limited housing budget. I think there are a number of middle class professionals here who would like to be able to live in decent, yet affordable housing."
 "Mixed income housing that provides amenities"
 "Pecan fields - destroyed for housing"
 "Substantial and means based incentives for sustainable housing"
 "Huge redevelopment needs to occur to make this place attractive. The only attractive part is the natural environment."
 "Student housing downtown"