5. What are key locational factors in siting apartments in OV?

Policies that help improve housing variety are legally required in the 10-year plan. Residents want to limit construction of new apartments, however, 24% recognized a need for apartments, 40% agree they should be located along major roadways and 60% agreed they should be located near shops.

• Resident Guidance: According to statistically projectable surveys,24% of residents think apartments are needed, 60% of residents agree high-density should be in areas with easy access to shops, services, and facilities, and 40% agree that high-density should be along arterials or major roadways. Common phrases heard were mix-developments, housing above businesses, more multi-family, more apartments. 
• Existing conditions: Only 13% of the housing stock is traditional apartment units, which have low vacancies. Low vacancies indicate a demand for rentals in Oro Valley. The OV Housing Study shows high-density supports more retail than single-family.