Analysis of stream miles of critical stream habitat. Pulled several difference data layers from NOAA, ODFW, and Department of State Lands to generates complete accounting for critical habitat miles to deliver to a client making natural resource management decisions for the Salem, Oregon area.
This GIS based analysis investigates how long-term homeownership affordability tools built into affordable homeownership program structures impact participating homeowners’ opportunity to build wealth. Using county-level tax lot data and GIS analysis, this study aimed to answer questions about the impacts of affordable homeownership programs, such as shared equity programs, on the potential equity homeowners in those programs realize. Using Real Estate Index methodology combined with Tax Lot data to generate an index of single-family attached homes in Medford, Oregon, the home equity gains that homeowners in affordable housing programs realize were quantified and compared to the traditional real estate market. This research provides data-driven insights for program decision-makers to balance the dual goals of maintaining long-term housing affordability while supporting homeowner wealth accumulation.
Results of the analysis can be viewed in the experience builder linked below: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4d31f24d7b54433c9e66325d7c21f671