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Coouitlam For Committee July 9, 2018 Our File: 13-6930-20/HCRSl/l Doc#: 2989294.V1
To: City Manager From: General Manager Planning and Development
Subject: Housing Choices Review - Round l Consultation Summary
For: Council-in-Committee
Recommendation: That the Committee receive the report dated July 9, 2018 from the General Manager Planning and Development entitled, "Housing Choices Review - Round 1 Consultation Summary" for information.
Report Purpose: This report presents a summary of the public input received through the first round of consultation in Phase 2 of the Housing Choices Review (HCR), for the Committee's information and feedback prior to staff preparing potential options to amend the City's Housing Choices Program.
Strategic Goal: This report supports the strategic goals of 'Strengthening Neighbourhoods' and 'Achieving Excellence in City Governance' by expanding potential housing options and encouraging a progressive approach to infill development in Southwest Coquitlam.
Background: On April 16, 2018, Council endorsed a revised scope, process and consultation strategy for the HCR that focuses on improving the Housing Choices Program in existing Housing Choices areas and which includes a robust consultation process. The intent of the first round of consultation ("Values and Objectives") is to identify shared values related to housing and neighbourhood character, and the second, upcoming round of consultation ("Options") will gain input on potential changes to the Housing Choices Program.
A variety of consultation and notification tools were used in the first round of public engagement (which ran from April 28 to May 14), to help ensure residents were aware of opportunities to learn more and share their views about the Housing Choices Program. An online survey was open to members of the public and via the Viewpoint engagement platform, and was promoted by staff at the opening day of the Poirier Street Farmers Market and at a Community Information Session held on May 3, 2018. In addition to a notice that was mailed out to all residents and property owners in Housing Choices areas, the survey and engagement events were advertised at City facilities in Southwest Coquitlam, in the Tri-City News, on the City's website, and through social media and email updates (see Attachment 1 for a summary of all public notification).
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Discussion/Analysis: The feedback received through the first round of consultation is summarized in this report, and will assist in drafting future updates to the Housing Choices Program as well as the next round of consultation (in late 2018 / early 2019).
The online survey was the main public feedback tool used in the first round of consultation. In addition, staff also gained input through engagement activities at the Community Information Session and a "pop-up kiosk" at the farmers' market Most attendees at the Community Information Session lived in single-family homes, in Housing Choices areas and elsewhere across Southwest Coquitlam (see Attachment 2). 'Dotmocracy' style voting showed that the Housing Choices forms preferred by event attendees were backyard suites (Garden Cottages and Carriage Houses) followed by quadruplexes.
Survey Results The online survey was open from April 28 to May 14, 2018 and paper versions were also available at in-person events and City Hall. The survey focused on housing and neighbourhood values, and over 700 people responded to the survey. Over two-thirds (69%) of respondents live in Southwest Coquitlam, and approximately one-third (32%) of respondents live in a Housing Choices area. A copy of the survey is included as Attachment 3, and a detailed summary of the survey findings is included in Attachment 4.
Neighbourhood Values Parks and natural areas as well as the family-friendly aspects of their existing neighbourhoods were most valued by survey respondents. In response to another of the survey's questions, in 25 years' time respondents would most like to see retained neighbourhood character, more affordable housing and improved parks and natural spaces in their neighbourhoods (listed in order of popularity).
Values for Future Housing Asked what type of housing is needed in Southwest Coquitlam, survey respondents prioritized: 1. More affordable housing options; 2. More homes for families; and 3. More compact, ground-oriented housing.
Housing Choices Program Priorities 59% of survey respondents rated themselves as 'Somewhat Familiar', 'Familiar', or 'Very Familiar' with the Housing Choices Program and / or the ongoing HCR. Staff wanted to use the survey as an opportunity to check in on the level of support for the original goals of the Housing Choices Program, to help ensure the HCR aligns with these priorities. Respondents were asked which of the objectives of the Housing Choices Program they supported, and responded as follows (in order of priority): 1. Provide housing options that allow existing residents to age in place and new
young families to move into the neighbourhood;
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Discussion/Analysis: cont'd/ 2. Encourage more affordable housing options in existing neighbourhoods; and 3. Encourage walkable and refreshed streetscapes and laneways in mature
neighbourhoods.
Respondents were also asked to rank the objectives for the future of their neighbourhoods by their level of importance. The following top three objectives were ranked as 'Extremely Important' by respondents: 1. Encourage more affordable housing options in existing neighbourhoods; 2. Provide housing options that allow existing residents to age in place and new
young families to move into the neighbourhood; and 3. Ensure new housing is compatible with existing neighbourhood character.
Next Steps: Staff will use the feedback received through the first round of consultation to inform potential changes to the Housing Choices Program, which will be developed for Council consideration and then public input later in Phase 2 (late 2018 / early 2019).
Financial Implications: The NCR is identified as a "B" priority on the City's 2018 Business Plan and is funded through the existing Community Planning division capital projects budget.
Conciusion: The focus of the first round of consultation in Phase 2 of the NCR was identifying shared values related to housing and neighbourhood character, and gathering feedback on the objectives of the Housing Choices Program. The feedback received will inform potential changes to the Housing Choices Program, which will be brought back for Council and public input through the next round of consultation later in Phase 2.
J.L Mclntyre, MClP, RPP
Attachments: 1. Summary of Public Notification (Doc# 2991056) 2. 'Dot Your Lot' Community Information Session Activity Map (Doc# 2952411) 3. Copyof Survey (Doc# 2952591) 4. Summary of Survey Findings (Doc# 2993343)
This report was prepared by Rebecca Chaster, Community Planner and reviewed by Chris McBeath, Major Project Planner and Andrew Merrill, Manager, Community Planning.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Housing Chokes Review (NCR) ° Summary of Public Notification
The main public feedback tool used in Round l consultation of Phase 2 of the HCR was a survey. The survey was open from April 28 to May 14, 2G18 and was promoted through multiple channels as part of a robust consultation strategy, including:
® City's social media sites, including: o Facebook - posts on April 18 (reached l,2l6 people), April 30 (reached 1,069 people), and
May 12 (reached 1,905 people) o Facebook-two paid advertisements reached 17,144 people o Twitter- tweets on April 18 (reached 894 people), April 26 (reached 1,460 people), and
May 12 (reached 1,112 people)
HCR project webpage
City website homepage banner
Notifications through the Housing Choices Review, Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan, and Housing Affordability Strategy emaillists
Digital & print advertisements at City facilities in Southwest Coquitlam
Print advertisements in the Tri-City News
Information bulletin posted on the City website
Mailed notice to all property owners and residents in Housing Choices areas (1,966 letters)
"Discussion Guide" developed by staff outlining the backgrou nd and goals of the HCR
Community Information Session held on May 3, 2018 at Poirier Community Centre (approximately 70 attendees)
"Pop-up kiosk" on May 6, 2018 at the opening day of the Poirier Street Farmers' Market
File#: 13-6930-20/HCRSl/l Doc#: 2991056.VI
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CoQuitlam ATTACHMENT 3
HOUSING CHOICES REVIEW - PH/\5E2 ROUND 1 CONSULTATION: "VALUES & OBJECTIVES"
The Housing Choices Program was implemented in 2011 in certain areas of Southwest Coquitlam through the "Neighbourhood-
Attached Residential" Official Community Plan land use designation (see map below). The main goal of the Housing Choices Program
is to encourage new, small-scale housing options in some existing low-density neighbourhoods of Southwest Coquitlam, in order to
provide more housing options for varying household types and income levels.
The City is currently conducting a review of the Housing Choices Program, to improve the implementation of the program and ensure
the resulting projects continue to fit in with existing neighbourhoods in existing Housing Choices areas.
How familiar are you with the Housing Choices Program and/or the Housing Choices Review?
D Very Familiar • Familiar • Somevv/hat Familiar • Not At All Familial
What do you value and like most about your exi
• Family-friendly neighbourhood
• Affordable housing
• Walkability
• It's easy to find parking
• Proximity to transit
? (select up to 3)
• Quiet streets
• Parks and natural spaces
• Variety of amenities and services
• Character of the neighbourhood
• Other
In 25 years'time, what qualities would you like to see associated with your neighbourhood? (select up to 3)
• AAore family-friendly housing and services • Improved streetscapes
• More affordable housing • Improved parks and natural spaces
D Improved walkability D More amenities and services
• I IT) proved parking • Retained neighbourhood character
D Improved access to transit D Other
What type of housing is needed in Southwest Coquitlam? (select up to 3)
• More affordable housing options • .More rental housing
D More compact, ground-oriented housing D There is already sufficient housing diversity and density in
• More homes foi seniors imy neighbourhood
• More homes for families with children
Which of the following objectives of the Housing Choices Program
• Provide a wider mix of housing options
• Introduce small-scale, ground-oriented housing forms
D Ensure new housing is compatible with the existing
neighbourhood character
• Ensure new housing has access to private outdoor space
for residents
• E ncoui'dge physical renewal and investment in mature
neighbourhoods .
• Othei
do you support? (select up to 5)
• En courage walkable and refreshed streestcapes and
laneways in mature neighbourhoods
• Provide housing options that allow existing residents to
age in place and new young families to move into the
neighbourhood
• Encourage more affordable housing options in existing
neighbourhoods
• Other
SIDE TWO -4
Do you live in Coquitiam? QVes • No
Do you live in a Housing Choices ati'ea in Southwest Coquitlam? QVes • •No QUnsuTe
What neighbourhood do you live in?
Do you ovvn or rent your home? nOwn •Rent
What type of housing do you live in? (pick one from list)
• Single-family home , .
• Basement suite
• Backyard suite ("'Garden Cottage" or "Carriage House'
• Duplex/triplex/quadruplex
• TO\A/ n li O U S e/ro W house
• Condo/apartment-
• Other .
What is your postal code?
What is your gender? •Female •Male ••Other • Prefernot to Say
What is your age group?
What are the ethnic or cultural origins of your ancestors?
on
Please return the completed questionnaire to Planning & Development, Attention: Community Planning at 3000 Guildford way, Coquitiam, BC, V3B 7N2 or fill in the online.questionnaire by May 14, 2018, at coquitlam.ca/housingchoicesreview.
By fiilirig in Ihis form, I hereby acknov^/iedge that the personal information rollected on this form is collected with my consent in accordance with Section 26(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Aci (the 'Act'). The City acknowledges that the personal intorrnation proyided will only be used in accordance with the Act by authorized staff for the purpose of the Oakdale Land Use Designation Update.
Please note, wi Itten submissions piovided in response to this consultaiion veill become part of the public record yi/hich includes the submissions being made available toi public inspection at Coquitiam City Uaii and on our website as bait of a future agenda at coquitiam.ca.
if you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your persciial infcrmation please coniact Chris hAcBeath, Majoi Project Rlanner at 3000 Guildfoid Way. Coquitiam, BC V3B 7N2 or at cmcbeath@coquitlam ca.
ATTACHMENT 4
Housing Choices Review (NCR) - Summary of Survey Findings (Round 1 Consultation)
The main public feedback tool used in Round l consultation of Phase 2 of the HCR was a survey, which was open from April 28 to May 14, 2018 (online and on paper). The results of the survey, which received 718 responses, are presented below. The goal of this survey was to identify shared values related to housing and neighbourhood character, and gain feedback on the objectives of the Housing Choices Program.
Demographic Profile of Survey Respondents Almost three out of four respondents were between the ages of 35-64, with the most common single age group being 45-54 years of age (25% of respondents).
Which one of the following best describe your age? (520 responses)
25% 2/1%
2% • 0% mi •
Under 18 18 to 24 25 to 34
2%
35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or Greater Prefer Not to Answer
Housing Profile of Survey Respondents Almost all of survey respondents live in Coquitlam (97%), with over two-thirds living in Southwest Coquitlam. The remaining 28% of respondents live in other neighbourhoods of Coquitlam, including the Northeast, Northwest, and City Centre areas.
Do you live In Coquitlam? (580 responses)
Non-SW Coquitlam
28%
Outside Coquitlam
3%
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Approximately one-third of all survey respondents live in Housing Choices areas of Southwest Coquitlam. Over two-thirds live in single-family houses, and 29% live in attached condo/apartment, townhouse/rowhouse, or duplex/triplex/quadruplex dwellings.
Do you live in a Housing Choices area in Southwest j Coquitlam? (580 responses)
61%
7%
32%
No Unsure Yes
What type of housing do you live in? (581 responses)
Single-family home
Condo/apartment 15%
Townhouse/rowhouse ^ 8%
Duplex/triplex/quadruplex ^ 6%
Basement suite j 2%
Other j 1%
Backyard suite ("Garden Cottage" or "Carriage House") 0%
68%
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Neighbourhood Values Parks and natural areas were the most valued aspect of respondents' existing neighbourhoods (17% of respondents). In the future, respondents would most like to see their neighbourhoods retain the existing character (l6% of respondents), as well as more affordable housing options (16% of respondents).
I What do you value and like most about your existing neighbourhood? (select up to 3) i (1780 responses)
Parks and natural areas
Family-friendly neighbourhood
Quiet streets
Proximity to transit
Variety of amenities and services
Walkability |
Character of the neighbourhood |i
Affordable housing
It's easy to find parking J'S'
Other ; i%
17%
I 15%
M 13%
13%
11%
6%
3%
In 25 years' time, what qualities would you like to see associated with your neighbourhood? (select up to 3) (1670 responses)
Retained neighbourhood character
More affordable housing
Improved parks and natural spaces
More amenities and services
More family-friendly housing and services
Improved walkability
Improved streetscapes
Improved access to transit
Improved access to parking
Other
16%
16%
13%
11%
10%
9%
9%
8%
4%
3%
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Housing Values Over one in four respondents believe that more affordable housing options are needed in Southwest Coquitlam, as well as more homes for families with children (21% of respondents).
What type of housing is needed In Southwest Coquitlam? (select up to 3) (1318 responses)
More affordable housing options
More homes for families with children
More compact, ground-oriented housing
More homes for seniors
More rental housing
There is already sufficient housing diversity and density in my neighbourhood
Other
27%
21%
14%
k 13%
13%
8%
4%
Housing Choices Program Priorities 59% of respondents rated themselves as 'Somewhat Familiar', 'Familiar', or 'Very Familiar' with the Housing Choices Program and/or the ongoing Housing Choices Review.
How familiar are you with the Housing Choices Program and/or the Housing Choices Review? (714 responses)
41%
32%
Not At All Familiar Somewhat Familiar
19%
8%
Familiar Very Familiar
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Providing housing options that allow existing residents to age in place as well as new families to move into the neighbourhood was the Housing Choices Program objective most often supported by respondents. Encouraging more affordable housing options as well as improved streetscapes in existing neighbourhoods were also ranked highly.
Which of the following objectives of the Housing Choices Program do you support? (select up to 5) (1976 responses)
Provide housing options that allow existing residents to age in place and new young families to move into the ^
neighbourhood
Encourage more affordable housing options in existing neighbourhoods
Encourage walkable and refreshed streetscapes and laneways in mature neighbourhoods
Ensure new housing is compatible with the existing neighbourhood character
Provide a wider mix of housing options
Introduce small-scale, ground oriented housing forms
Encourage physical renewal and investment in mature neighbourhoods
Ensure new housing has access to private outdoor space ^ for residents
Other 54
342
295
289
270
215
183
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Respondents were then asked to rank the objectives they support by order of Importance to them. Encouraging more affordable housing options was ranked the most often as "Extremely Important" to respondents, followed by providing more housing options for new and existing residents in mature neighbourhoods.
You Indicated that you support these objectives of the Housing Choices Program, Please rate their Importance to you. (1886 responses)
• Important Very Important Extremely Important
Provide housing options that allo\A/ existing residents to age in place and new young families to move into the neighbourhood
Encourage more affordable housing options in existing neighbourhoods
Encourage walkable and refreshed streetscapes and laneways in mature neighbourhoods
Ensure new housing is compatible with the existing neighbourhood character
138 104
51 •)
108
133 76
207
216
125
149
Provide a wider mix of housing options |34 73
Introduce small-scale, ground-oriented housing forms ^8 61 1 89
68
78
113
Encourage physical renewal and investment in mature '",2-neighbourhoods
Ensure new housing has access to private outdoor space for residents |6 52
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City of Coquitlam
Housing Choices Review Round 1 Consultation Summary
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July 16, 2018, For Council in Committee
Timeline Round 1 Public Consultation
Analysis, Options to Improve the Program
Round 2 PlP^onsultation, Review of Options
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^1^^ Improvements
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Digital / Online Engagement
Consultation Outreach 700+ responses
A /- ^ r
Mail and Newspaper Notification
^ V Community
Outreach
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Existi
Survey Results
Existing Neighbourhood Values:
Parks and Natural Areas Family-Friendly Character Quiet Streets Proximity to Transit
Desired Qualities (25 Years Time):
Retained Character Affordable Housing Improved Parks / Natural Areas More Amenities and Services
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Survey Results
Housing Needs in SW CoquitlamTX Housing Choices Objecti
Affordable Options Homes for Families Compact, Ground-Oriented
Ageing in Place Affordable Options Walkable Streetscapes Retained Character
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Survey Results In 25 years' time, what qualities would you like to see associated with your neighbourhood? (select up to 3) (1670 responses)
Retained neighbourhood character 1^% 1
More affordable housing ]
Improved parks and natural spaces
More amenities and services |B
More family-friendly housing and services
Improved walkability •
Improved streetscapes B
Improved access to transit M
Improved access to parking M ••• 4% Other • •1 3%
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Survey Results What type of housing Is needed In Southwest Coqultlam? (select up to 3) (1318 responses)
More affordable housing options
More homes for families with children
More compact, ground-oriented housing
More homes for seniors
More rental housing
There is already sufficient housing diversity and density in my neighbourhood
Other
27%
21%
Next Steps
Explore Opportunities to Improve the Housing Choices Program
Develop Potential Revisions to the RT-3 Zone and Related Policies
Update Council on Draft Amendments
Undertake a second phase of public consultation, including:
- Community Information Session
- Survey with draft land use designations
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