Homes of all shapes and sizes for all kinds of people.
Neighbors for More Neighbors stands up for more housing for everyone in Central Ohio.
Our Platform: More homes
Our region is growing and we haven’t been building enough housing.
Central Ohio has been underbuilding housing for the past 10 years. From 2010 to 2018, the region added three new residents for every new housing unit built. We are projected to add one million people by 2050. Of that growth, 20% will come from aging baby boomers. Current housing stock cannot serve our growing population. We must continue building so that housing is an abundant resource rather than a scare commodity.
Housing costs have been soaring. To stabilize prices, we need more housing.
Who do we need housing for? Since 2010, more than 50% of our population growth has been due to natural increase (births minus deaths)—our families are growing! To stabilize housing prices, we need to increase the supply of housing. This means housing for diverse groups, from mother-in-law suites to accessory dwelling units, residents of Central Ohio deserve a variety of housing options.
Despite significant construction, 150,000 fewer people live in urban Columbus now than in 1960.
It’s hard to believe, right? Even at the rate we’re building, it will take decades to regain our lost residents. Within urban Columbus—which includes historic neighborhoods from the Hilltop to Eastmoor, from Beechwold to the South Side—there are 151,477 fewer people than six decades ago. That’s a population loss of nearly 40%.
What kinds of housing do we support?
— This list is not exhaustive and is in no particular order —
public
cooperative
tiny
subsidized
senior
townhomes
rapid re-housing
land trust
private
non-profit
for-profit
collective
communal
intergenerational
condos
social
multi-family
dense
carbon-neutral
green
transitional
supportive
apartments
recovery
New residents are a social gain—not a burden.
We envision a future where everyone has access to high quality housing they can afford. Unfortunately, each year there are more people in our community struggling to find housing they can afford.
In Franklin County, 43% of households spend more than 30% of their income on housing. This indicates they are housing cost-burdened—meaning they don’t have enough income for other essential costs like food and healthcare.
The average American will move 11.7 times in their lifetime. Everyone should have the option to find housing that meets their current life circumstances, without leaving the neighborhoods they love.
In order to achieve this, neighborhoods should offer a variety of housing types. Central Ohio no longer has a housing stock that matches our dynamic housing needs.
Apartments are part of our heritage.
Much of our multifamily housing
has been demolished.
What kinds of policies can help
move the needle on housing?
This list is not exhaustive and is in no particular order.
- Streamlining permitting processes
- Eliminating parking requirements
- Encouraging transit-oriented development
- Zoning to allow for higher-density housing
- Inclusionary zoning policies
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Contact us to learn about the goals of the More Neighbors movement in Central Ohio, and learn how to get involved!
Show your support
with a fun yard sign!
Part of supporting the Neighbors for More Neighbors movement involves letting your neighbors know that you have a welcoming and inclusive attitude about housing near you. One way to do this is by staking our attractive little sign in your front yard or in a street-facing window in your home. Contact us to request a sign and we might be able to drop it off—or you can swing by and pick it up sometime!
