M2B - TRENDS IN HOUSING

Decentralization

Population is likely to increase as job growth also increases

(in-migration)

Population tends to migrate away from larger cities to smaller cities and rural areas

Large Scale Planned Communities

Isolation of development costs (schemes) for better financing

comprehensive master environmental planning and mitigation programs are addressing future environmental issues

Growth management

(including maintenance) of developer, local government, community associations in maintaining development

Rental Housing

products tailored to specialized market segments such as for the:

Elderly

Baby boomers

Single/ Yuppies

Expatriates

High-rise apartments

Growth management (including maintenance) of developer, local government, community associations in maintaining development

Competitiveness

based on high-quality appliances, finishes and recreational facilities but also convenience stores and high tech amenities

Infill apartments

Tenants tend to be older and affluent; They demand good location, large units, extensive amenities, and an array of well managed services.

... Light, airy apartments with security systems, walk-in closets. Pods and clubhouses with exercise rooms

Densities up to 50 units/acre and mixed-use projects on mull sites appeal to many employers and create opportunities for shared amenities and parking

Garden apartments

This should be targeted to specific market segments. Even with a single project, buildings can be divided into areas where architecture, unit size and design, amenities and services can be tailored to meet the needs of specific market segments.

Affordable Housing Build-together program

people build according to their own needs, priorities and resources

Cooperative housing

encouraged the national government to change its policies to support smaller scale, mixed income housing with community-based management

New urbanism

Advocacy for a diverse mix of activities (residences, shops, schools, workplaces, parks etc.) in close proximity to each other.

Wide spectrum of housing options should enable people of a broad range of incomes, ages, and family types to live within a single neighborhood or town or city, encourages healthy interaction.

Smaller lots, higher densities Straight streets Abundant public spaces Emphasis on other forms of travel other than automobiles

Concept embraces

Mix of land uses, densities, income, and ages Integra part of concept is to allow residencts the opportunity to walk, bicycle, or use convenient public transportation to get to work

Home Office

Telecommuting alters our perception of urban sprawl

More workers and management may set up home office arrangements that will reduce travel costs for workers, reduce overhead costs for companies, eliminate rental cost for self-employed working at home

Incubator Homes

Residents must create their own control systems, early warning devices, monitoring of impacts Developments should use energy efficient technologies Use of appropriate technology and design

Design

Active play area for children

Secluded garden and spa for adults

Lap pool

Space for vegetable garden

Storage area for recyclable materials

Walled landscape entrance courtyard