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Survey and focus groups show support for more housing but limited engagement: 94 respondents
Summary
Staff said outreach produced 94 survey responses (70% Newark residents; 75% from single‑unit homes) and focus groups recommended aligning local implementation with state programs to make proposals legible to lenders and developers.
Staff described outreach that included an online survey (94 responses), focus groups with architects and developers, and tabling at the State of the City booth. The survey revealed that most respondents thought Newark needed more housing and that many view the city as unaffordable.
"We received 94 respondents, 70% of whom lived in Newark and 75% lived in single unit homes," the presenter said. Staff noted the modest sample size and plans to do additional pop‑up outreach tied to community events (including potential outreach at Newark Days) before fall hearings.
Focus groups emphasized clear guidelines and transparent processes that align local preferences with state pathways so developers and lenders understand the product being proposed. Staff said the market segment most likely to be served by missing‑middle prototypes in Newark is older adults and young families.
