Housing Design Preferences Survey

To help streamline the municipal permitting process and more quickly construct a range of affordable housing options, the City of Charlottetown is developing a catalogue of pre-approved home designs that will be publicly available through the City. The catalogue will include pre-approved designs for two Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and two Duplex Dwellings.

To help us create housing designs that will best suit tenants and home builders, we are asking for your input on what elements of a home are most important to you. Your feedback will help shape the final housing designs.

The survey includes general questions, as well as sections specific to developers, landlords, and tenants. Please complete the sections that are relevant to you. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

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General Questions

Rate these aspects of a new housing project in terms of importance (1 being most important, 5 being least important)

New housing needs to look like other homes nearby.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

New housing needs to be similar in size to other homes nearby.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

New housing needs to be affordable.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

New housing needs to be energy efficient and have a low carbon footprint.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

New housing needs to be easy to maintain.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

New housing needs to be fast to build.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

New housing need to be beautiful.

1 (most important)

5 (least important)

How much interior storage space must housing have?

Select option

Laundry facilities should be included...

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What type of outdoor space do you prefer for a housing unit?

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How many bathrooms should a housing unit have?

Select option

How much space should a kitchen provide for cooking and eating?

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What is the right size for a bedroom?

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What type of dining space do you prefer in a home?

Select option

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are second smaller homes in the yard of an existing house. Who do you think is likely to live in an accessory dwelling unit? (Select all that apply)

Young singles or couples

A family willing to live small

Seniors

Students

Other (please specify)

10.

How important is it for new buildings to reflect the character of their neighbourhood?

Select option

11.

How important is it for new buildings to reference historic architectural styles found throughout Charlottetown?

Select option

12.

Do you own property in Charlottetown?

Yes

13.

If yes, have you considered building housing on it?

Yes

14.

If yes, what is the biggest obstacle to building on it?

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