Agenda Package - City of Vernon

3. This development does not make sense considering current housing and demographic
trends.
. According to Vernon's OCP, there is the practicat capac_iÇ tg ..90 an additional
10,OOO Oúeiing únits without accessing Greenfietd sites for significant residential
develoPment."
1,000 units is a significant residential development'
o \Mry a Greenfield-site for this development?
r The OCp further predicts that "By 2031, the poputation is projected to increase by
15,656 PeoPle to 51,600."
Slow growth is exPected to 2031.
Over ihe next 20 years, that means 7,100 new units may be needed'
o ls now the right time to build 1,000 new units?
. MLS Search - February 5, 2010:
The number of residential properties listed for sale within the boundaries of the City of
Vemon is currently 316, ol',whichTSo/o are listed at $400,000 or less.
. The OCp states that the "trend of a decreasing number of people per dwelling unit
will contiñuJ tnrough to 2031 due to peopte in the community having fewer
children and migratión of otder people whom are empty nesters".
. Lower than average household size
o The average number of people per dwelling unit is cunently 2.2.
A variety of smaller units are needed.
Does it inake sense to dedicate 50% of units to families & children?
o 69% of homes in Vernon are 1' or 2-person households'
. High median age
'o By 2ßllvemon's 65+ age group will accounlfor 26% of total population
o Aie these units suitable for seniors?
¡ lncreased rates of home ownership
o Home ownership went up 5% from 2001 to 2006'
o Was the trend also upwards from 2006 to 2010?
Unless otherwise noted, the above-referenced facts and figures were extracted from:
. The City of Vemon Official Community Plan (2008) -
. The City of Vernon Attainable Housing Strategy (2006)
o population and Housing Profile and Ploj rctioñfor the City of Vernon 2001 - 2031 (Sheltair
Group 2006)
As a resident of the Landing area for over
development in outlying areas puts pressure on
amenitìes such as boat launches and parks, an
to and from the Landing is increasingly a chall
generate an additional 4,000-10,000 trips per day'
The city of Vemon Transportation Demand Management coordinator recently completed . 9Ïry"y
of school children to réã'no* they arrive at schoã|. I was not surprised to discover that Ellison
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