INTRODUCTION

DeWitt Charter Township is seeking proposals from qualified research and consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Housing Study for DeWitt Township. The results of the Housing Study will help decision makers, stakeholders and community members develop a meaningful sense of the type and condition of the existing housing inventory, as well as current and projected unmet housing needs.

DeWitt Charter Township is a municipality corporation governed by the Charter Township Act (PA 359 of the Public Acts of 1947) and is located at 1401 West Herbison Road, DeWitt, Michigan, 48820.

COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

DeWitt Township is an agricultural and bedroom community located in south central Michigan's Clinton County, just north of Lansing (State of Michigan capital). It shares boundaries with Olive Township to the north, Bath Township to the east, the city of East Lansing to the southeast, the city of Lansing and Lansing Township to the south, and Watertown Township to the west. The city of DeWitt is completely surrounded by DeWitt Township and is located in the northwestern area of the Township. The junction of US-127 and I-69 is in DeWitt Township, meaning that a great deal of long-distance private and commercial traffic passes through the Township. The Township is immediately adjacent to the Capital Region International Airport, which provides local access to regional, national, and international destinations. The Township's location adjacent to Lansing and East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, provides access to large concentrations of government, healthcare, and higher education employment. The Township has experienced steady growth from 2010 to 2015, growing 2% from 14,321 to 14,599. DeWitt Township previously experienced a large population increase from 2000 to 2010, from 12,143 to 14,321 in population (18% growth). DeWitt Township's more recent growth period is similar to that of its neighbors. The Township is seeing an increase in its older population and this shift will have an impact on future housing needs.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Housing Study shall include the following elements:

1. Executive Summary A document summarizing the longer report in such a way that readers can rapidly become acquired with a large body of material without having to read it all.
2. Demographic & Economic Profile Provide a general overview of the demographic and economic environment to set the context for the housing market analysis.
3. Housing Profile & Market Analysis Vendor will provide an analysis of DeWitt Township housing and market including a discussion of housing stock, trends in the owner and rental markets, accessible housing and an analysis of affordability. This section should conclude with a possible gap analysis to examine mismatches in supply and demand of housing.
4. Findings & Recommendations Vendor will summarize housing needs and the resources available to address needs. The analysis will conclude with recommendations for allocating resources and a "dashboard" for monitoring impact. A dashboard shall include short-term and longterm indicators of success, estimated project costs based on outcomes developed within the study to address current and future needs. A 5-year housing target or optimum housing stock in relation to external factors shall be established. Preparation and presentation of the final study shall be of sufficient quality for public distribution. a. Resources b. Addressing Needs c. Roadmap for Addressing Needs d. 5 Year Housing Target / Optimum Housing Stock.

https://www.dewitttownship.org/Portals/10/Housing%20Stock%20Study%20RFP.pdf