What are the “Weaknesses” of the current housing population in Oswego? “Weaknesses” refer to an area or aspect of a community that may or may not need improvement based on community perspectives and/or limited resources.

What do you believe are the “Opportunities” for the housing population in Oswego? “Opportunities” refer to a favorable combination of circumstances that possibly will lead to an improvement after a specific action is taken.

What do you believe are the “Priorities” for the housing population in Oswego? “Priorities” refer to what areas or issues a community is seeking to address first, given community preferences and/or limited local resources.

What do you believe would be the best “Strategy/Task” for Oswego? “Strategy/Task” refers to the action steps taken to address a community priority to take advantage of an opportunity.

1a. Based on the housing activities that have taken place in Oswego over the last five years, please rate the following: City housing development and construction of new homes – Hillcrest Addition; 1Not Supportive  2 Somewhat supportive,   3 Unsure,   4 Supportive,   5 Very Supportive 

1b. Based on the housing activities that have taken place in Oswego over the last five years, please rate the following: Offering city utility incentives to construct new homes; 1Not Supportive  2 Somewhat supportive,   3 Unsure,   4 Supportive,   5 Very Supportive 

1c. Based on the housing activities that have taken place in Oswego over the last five years, please rate the following: Offering free land for construction of new minimum size homes; 1Not Supportive  2 Somewhat supportive,   3 Unsure,   4 Supportive,   5 Very Supportive 

1d. Based on the housing activities that have taken place in Oswego over the last five years, please rate the following: Offering Neighborhood Revitalization abatements for renovation and new construction; 1Not Supportive  2 Somewhat supportive,   3 Unsure,   4 Supportive,   5 Very Supportive 

1e. Based on the housing activities that have taken place in Oswego over the last five years, please rate the following: Grant opportunities to rehabilitate existing homes; 1Not Supportive  2 Somewhat supportive,   3 Unsure,   4 Supportive,   5 Very Supportive 

1f. Based on the housing activities that have taken place in Oswego over the last five years, please rate the following: Demolition of dilapidated housing. 1Not Supportive  2 Somewhat supportive,   3 Unsure,   4 Supportive,   5 Very Supportive 

2. Did these activities improve or worsen the housing issues in Oswego?

3. What type of housing do you feel is most needed in Oswego? Low Income/Elderly  Mid Priced Homes  Elderly (Not based on income)   More Rental Units 2 Bedroom  More Rental Units 3 Bedroom  More Rental Units 4 Bedroom or Larger  Higher Income Homes, On Existing city lots  Higher Income Homes, In New Housing Addition   Assisted Living  

4. Why do you believe this housing is best suited for Oswego?

5. How important do you feel the visual appearance of adjoining properties are to citizens wanting to construct new homes on existing city lots where utilities are already available? Why do you feel this way?

6. What other issues not addressed do you believe are important factors for Oswego to consider as they look at expanding housing?

7a. Please note the total number of people living in the home for each age group: Ages 0-20

7b. Please note the total number of people living in the home for each age group: Ages 21-35

7c. Please note the total number of people living in the home for each age group: Ages 36-55

7d. Please note the total number of people living in the home for each age group: Ages 56-65

7e. Please note the total number of people living in the home for each age group: Ages 65 and older

8. Please mark the column that best represents your family’s total income. Under $20000  Under $40000  Under $60000  Under $80000  Over $80000 

9. Does anyone in the home have a physical or mental handicap? If so, how many?