Housing Needs Assessment
This engagement has been completed. If you would like to connect about the Housing Needs Assessment please contact Jake Eckholm at jake.eckholm@shorelinecity.com
The City of Muskegon has partnered with a renowned housing research firm, Bowen National Research, to conduct a Five-Year Housing Needs Assessment of the housing market in our community. The results show that there is a serious shortage of both for-sale and rental housing units at all price points across our city, and so we will be taking a tour hosting public engagement sessions to inform residents of the study results. We will also actively work to gain feedback on what types of housing neighbors want to see, what they desire for themselves, and how the current housing market has impacted them. This will take place throughout the summer to assist as city staff make housing policy recommendations to your elected City Commission. Please consider attending one of the engagement sessions and making your voice heard! Thank you!
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Timeline of Housing Needs Assessment
City Commission Approval of Housing Assessment
Request For Proposal to Complete Housing Survey
Bowen National Research Firm Selected + Assessment Begins
Project Updates
Important Dates
Jackson Hill and Marquette Neighborhood Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment at 5:30 PM, and two opportunities to tour the former Froebel School at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM (waiver and rsvp required to enter). Location: 417 Jackson Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442. Closed toes shoes are required to enter Froebel School.
Angell, McLaughlin, and Marsh Field Housing Needs Assessment Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Monday, June 5, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church (695 Allen Ave).
Nelson Housing Needs Assessment Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the City Hall Commission Chambers (933 Terrace St).
Beachwood/Bluffton Housing Needs Assessment Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Kruse Park #4 Picnic Shelter (3205 W Sherman).
Nims and Campbell Field Housing Needs Assessment Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Thursday, July 20, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at The Way Church (1875 Hudson).
Lakeside and Glenside Housing Needs Assessment Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Monday, July 31, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the McGraft Park Community Building (2204 Wickham Dr).
Steele, Sheldon Park, Oakview and East Muskegon Housing Needs Assessment Review Day
Join the Development Services team on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 for a review of the Housing Needs Assessment from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Kingdom Life Church (1215 E Apple).
