Housing Strategy | ENVISION FRANKLIN 11 The Envision Franklin Housing Strategy focuses on the first of these categories, with an emphasis on land use and development strategies that can offer a framework to align local housing supply more closely with residents’ housing needs. Other components of this Housing Strategy include: • Ensure consistency with community character • Aim for a diversity of housing options • Coordinate transportation and utility infrastructure with housing development • Support social equity and affordability • Manage environmentally sensitive areas ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY The Envision Franklin update offered several opportunities to engage the community on housing questions, including a dedicated page on the City of Franklin’s website, live and virtual community workshops, an online survey, and a consultant’s interviews with several local housing professionals, both individuals and in small groups. While not directly part of the Envision Franklin update, the recent Franklin Community Survey that was administered in Fall 2022, a formal, scientifically valid survey designed to measure the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life, was also a valuable resource for gathering local feedback on housing issues. The Envision Franklin Online Surveyiv asked residents about their thoughts on a variety of topics related to the city's future, including housing. It particularly expanded the pool of feedback to include more residents who had not attended in-person meetings. The survey results showed that residents are concerned about the affordability of housing in Franklin, and they want to see more affordable housing options available. Live and Virtual Community Workshops were held in two inperson Open Houses on March 22, 2023 and a live virtual presentation on April 13, 2023 on “Franklin and the Future of Housing.” Photo Credit: City of Franklin
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