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Middle Housing Community Survey

We are seeking your input to guide an update of our local development codes regarding middle housing in our community. Your feedback will help us balance the needs of current residents with the growing demand for diverse housing options. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.
What is "Middle Housing"?
“Middle Housing” is generally any type of housing type (or style) that falls on the spectrum between a typical single-family home and apartments. Some examples include duplex, triplex, fourplex, fiveplex, sixplex, townhouse, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, or cottages.

Middle housing is intended to be compatible with single-family neighborhoods while providing more housing opportunities. This means buildings are compatible in scale, form, and character with single-family houses and contain two or more residences.

Why?
Middle housing supports housing affordability and increases housing stock while generally utilizing existing infrastructure. The state legislature passed Washington State House Bill 1110, requiring that all cities allow for middle housing to provide more opportunities for housing and a variety of housing types in our communities. Edgewood is required to adopt new housing regulations by June 30, 2025 to ensure compliance with the state law.

More information about HB 1110:
Visit Washington State Department of Commerce’s website for middle housing: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growth-management/housing-planning/middle-housing/.

Future opportunity for input or to learn more:

Open House - Middle Housing in Edgewood
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Edgewood City Hall, 2224 104th Avenue East, Edgewood, WA 98372
1.Are you a current Edgewood resident?(Required.)
2.Do you work in Edgewood?(Required.)
3.What type of housing do you currently live in?(Required.)
4.Do any of the following apply to your current living situation?(Required.)
5.Do any of the following live in your home?
Select all that apply.(Required.)
6.What is your general attitude towards the development of middle housing in Edgewood?
Some examples: ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, cottages, and townhouses.(Required.)
7.Are you satisfied with your current housing situation?(Required.)
8.If you had to choose, which middle housing types would you want to live in 10 years from now?
Select at least five.(Required.)
9.Where do you believe middle housing should be located in Edgewood?
Select all that apply.(Required.)
10.Rate which design features you believe are important for middle housing in Edgewood.(Required.)
Not Important
Not very important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Preservation of neighborhood character
Energy efficiency and sustainability
Compatibility with surrounding homes (height, scale, materials)
Adequate parking spaces
Green space or outdoor areas
Accessible design (for people with disabilities)
Attractive and well-maintained landscaping
11.Would you prefer middle housing to be integrated into existing neighborhoods or developed in dedicated zones/areas?(Required.)
12.What are your biggest concerns about the development of middle housing in Edgewood?
Select all that apply (at least one is required).(Required.)
13.What benefits do you see in developing more middle housing in Edgewood?
Select all that apply (at least one is required).(Required.)
14.What changes to local development codes would you support to encourage middle housing?
Select all that apply (at least one is required).(Required.)
15.Would you support the implementation of design standards or guidelines to ensure new middle housing is in harmony with existing neighborhood character?(Required.)
16.Do you have any other thoughts or suggestions about middle housing and development in Edgewood?(Required.)
17.(Optional) Share your thoughts for how we could improve this survey or future ones.