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UNH survey shows homeowner-heavy turnout, strong concern about housing costs and mixed views on zoning
Summary
Staff presented results from a UNH Survey Center mailing (1,499 responses) showing widespread concern about housing affordability, majority support for some smaller multifamily types and mixed attitudes on parking and mixed-use zoning; staff and commissioners discussed how to weigh citywide goals against ward-level preferences.
City staff presented findings from a 2024 ordinance survey conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, telling the Manchester City Commissions on Dec. 9 that 1,499 residents responded to a mailed questionnaire sent to about 56,000 households. The presentation, led by Speaker 2, said just over 1,000 respondents entered a unique identifier that let the survey center map many responses to proposed zoning districts.
The survey showed notable demographic skew: Speaker 2 said roughly 77% of respondents were homeowners and that older residents (55 and older, especially 65+) were…
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