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HELPFUL HOUSING DECISIONS The next open ended question asked what possible housing policy decisions by the City of Louisville and the Louisville Housing Authority would be most helpful. Over half of these responses mentioned need for housing assistance or building of low cost housing, and in these words: More affordable rental units Continuing to build affordable housing Affordable housing at a cost that is reasonable should be available in the area. • I don't understand what kind of influence these agencies have. I would like to see more low- income housing and affordable homes for first-time buyers. • I feel that it is essential that the town have a balanced mix of housing opportunities. • Perhaps some kind of discounts offered to people employed in Louisville. • To build housing that is roomy, affordable, and pleasant for the residents in the income range of $12,000-$24,000 a year. These people make up the majority of our employee population. One -eighth of the employers did not have any suggestions for the City or the Housing Authority. Over one-fourth raised other concerns, such as what they perceived as high fees in the city, and the possibility of housing discounts for Louisville residents. With the weighted response the figures are slightly altered, but not their ranking. Almost half wished to see more affordable housing created, while about 40 percent have no answer, and 11 percent suggested other ideas. TABLE IV What possible housing policy decisions by the City of Louisville Percentage of (24) Percentage of and the Louisville Housing Authority would be most helpful for Employees as (24) Employers your company? Individuals as weighted on basis of employees for specific finn Create More Affordable Housing 58% 48% No Answer 29% 41% Other 13% 11% 7