Browsing by Author "Ton, Hoang"

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    The Hiawatha Line: Impacts on Land Use and Residential Housing Value
    (Center for Transportation Studies, 2010-02) Goetz, Edward G.; Ko, Kate; Hagar, Aaron; Ton, Hoang; Matson, Jeff
    This report presents the results of an examination of the economic and land-use impacts of the Hiawatha Light Rail Line. Specifically, the report contains findings on the impact of the line on residential property values, housing investment, and land-use patterns. Property value impacts were determined through the creation of a hedonic pricing model for single-family and multi-family residential properties within a one-half mile radius of the Hiawatha Line stations. Price trends within station areas were examined both prior to and after completion of the Hiawatha Line in 2004 and in comparison to a control area of southeast Minneapolis. Housing investment trends were investigated through an examination of building permit data, also broken down into pre- and post-construction periods. Land use patterns were examined through analysis of the Metropolitan Council’s seven-county land use data base. The findings indicate that construction of the Hiawatha Line has had a positive effect on property values within station areas. The effect is limited to the west side of the line; on the east side a four-lane highway and a strip of industrial land uses intervenes and eliminates any positive impact of the line. Results also show a high level of residential investment (as measured by dollar value of the investment) within station areas compared to the control area. No changes in land use patterns were detected since completion of the light rail line. This study demonstrates that completion of the Hiawatha Line has generated value and investment activity in the Minneapolis housing market.
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    Housing Need Assessment, Ward One, Saint Paul, Mn 2010-2020
    (Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-05-19) Ton, Hoang
    Ward one is located in "the heart of Saint Paul" and is bounded by Summit Avenue on the south, Snelling Avenue on the west, Front Avenue and Como Avenue on the north, and 35E on the east. The neighborhoods in Ward One comprise the city's most racially and economically diverse ward, and provide a rich tapestry of people and history. Ward One is home of the Saint Paul Cathedral, Golden Thyme Cafe, Mai Village, Minnesota Transportation Museum, and the new Rondo Community Outreach Library. Ward one is expected to obtain approximately 1,163 new households over the next decade. In order to accommodate this growth, a housing need assessment is prudent. This report provides a housing need assessment for Ward One, Saint Paul, Minnesota, for the period between 2010 and 2020. The purpose of this report is to produce a comprehensive housing plan in order to create a healthy mix of housing options (housing diversity), strengthen the community's economy, and to make the best use of the resources available. This report consists of two main parts: 1. Determine the current housing supply in Ward One 2. Estimate the housing need in Ward One for the next decade, 2010-2020
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    A Vision for the Next Decade: Planning for Affordable Housing in the Twin Cities Metro
    (Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-05-27) Bydalek, Tom; Carr, S. Rose; Evans, Samantha; Hauge, Eric; Klitzke, Renee; Romero, Liliana; Spencer, Eden; Tippens, Georges; Ton, Hoang
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    A Vision for the Next Decade: Planning for Affordable Housing in the Twin Cities Metro
    (Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 2009-05-20) Bydalek, Tom; Evans, Samantha; Hauge, Eric; Klitzke, Renee; Romero, Liliana; Spencer, Eden; Tippens, Georges; Ton, Hoang; Carr, S. Rose