Exploring Community Attitudes Towards Secondary Dwelling Units In Eugene’s University Area Neighborhood
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Date
2015-06
Authors
Kettell, Emily
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Abstract
Eugene’s
vibrant
neighborhoods
are
a
main
contributor
to
the
attractiveness
of
this
city;
however,
many
residents
around
the
University
of
Oregon
feel
that
the
historic
charm
of
their
neighborhoods
are
being
threatened
by
increased
density
in
the
form
of
secondary
dwelling
units
(SDUs),
specifically
because
of
student
renters.
Through
a
series
of
interviews,
this
project
seeks
to
form
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
the
quality
of
life
issues
related
to
increased
density
in
the
form
of
SDUs
around
the
university.
After
conducting
twenty
interviews,
it
is
evident
that
increased
density
in
the
form
of
SDUs
does
create
quality
of
life
issues
as
a
direct
result
of
the
student
population
concentrated
in
these
neighborhoods.
While
many
residents
are
not
opposed
to
density
per
se,
they
are
opposed
to
the
additional
noise,
privacy,
and
congestion
issues
in
their
own
backyards,
as
well
as
changes
to
their
neighborhood
character
as
a
result
of
SDUs.
This
report
paints
a
holistic
picture
of
the
quality
of
life
issues
related
to
SDUs,
and
their
implications
for
Eugene’s
most
historic
neighborhoods.
Description
58 pages