Housing Mobility and Accessibility Assessment

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) published the  Built Environment Assessment , the second project of the PLAN4Health - Miami Valley Initiative, in October 2022. The purpose of the assessment was to evaluate the man-made physical environment conditions that influence active living. As part of the assessment, an Active Community Index (ACI) was developed to establish a comprehensive baseline of how amenable an area's built environment is to active living.

Subsequently, an additional data analysis was conducted to review the ACI findings through an equity lens. The analysis was primarily to examine if, and to what degree, disparities exist amongst different population groups residing in the developed area (see the map on the right for the developed areas in the Region). In addition, a separate examination on the topic of housing mobility and accessibility was conducted to provide additional context.

The  Built Environment Assessment Equity Analysis  highlights major findings, but the complete evaluation results from the housing mobility and accessibility assessment are shared here. The two major factors that play a significant role in deciding where a household may decide to live are their income and housing costs. As such, the housing mobility and accessibility assessment covers an in-depth review of household income and housing costs and their relationship. 

Established in 1964, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission promotes collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and residents to advance regional priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where the Board of Directors identifies priorities and develops public policy and collaborative strategies to improve quality of life throughout the Miami Valley Region.

MVRPC performs planning and research functions for our Region that ensure livable and equitable communities; clean air and water; robust roadway, transit, and active transportation options; and strategic community plans that chart the course for member communities and partners. MVRPC’s Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) involves Preble, Darke, and Shelby Counties. As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MVRPC is responsible for transportation planning in Greene, Miami and Montgomery Counties and parts of northern Warren County. MVRPC's areawide water quality planning designation encompasses five (5) counties: Darke, Preble plus the three MPO counties.

For more information, contact: Martin Kim, Director of Community and Regional Planning at mkim@mvrpc.org.