Memorandum City of Lawrence Planning & Development …...Kansas permit-issuing jurisdictions,...
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Memorandum City of Lawrence Planning & Development Services TO: Thomas M. Markus, City Manager
FROM: Kurt Schroeder, Asst. Director Planning & Development Services
CC: Scott McCullough, Planning & Development Services Director Barry Walthall, Building Codes Manager
DATE: March 16, 2017
RE: 2016 Building Permit Trends Report
Overview The primary focus of this report is to provide information regarding Lawrence building permits issued during 2016, as well as trends for Lawrence building permits compared to prior years (pages 2-9). It also compares Lawrence building permit data to regional Kansas jurisdiction permit data (pages 9-10) and to regional “Peer University Cities” permit data (pages 11-12). A chart comparing Lawrence to all Kansas regional jurisdictions and to Peer University Cities is found on page 12. Most of the charts, graphs and detailed information for Lawrence as compared to regional Kansas jurisdictions and Peer University Cities are provided in Appendices A (pages 13-17) and B (pages 18-23) to this report.
To compare Lawrence permit data to other jurisdiction permit data, staff surveyed nine (9) other regional Kansas permit-issuing jurisdictions, including, Baldwin City, Emporia, Eudora, Lenexa, Manhattan, Olathe, Overland Park, Salina and Topeka. Attempts to obtain 2016 building permit data from unincorporated Douglas County were unsuccessful. As a point of reference, the full-time U.S. Census data resident population for each jurisdiction (as of July 1, 2015) is shown in the following chart.
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Staff also surveyed seven (7) regional Peer University Cities (350 mile radius of Lawrence) that have similar permanent resident populations, a major university similar in size to Kansas University and (except for Manhattan, KS and Fayetteville, AR) proximity to a larger metropolitan area (within 65 miles). Peer University Cities include: Stillwater, OK (Oklahoma State); Manhattan, KS (Kansas State); Ames, IA (Iowa State); Iowa City, IA (University of Iowa); Fayetteville, AR (University of Arkansas); Columbia, MO (University of Missouri); and Norman, OK (University of Oklahoma). The chart below compares Lawrence and Peer University Cities permanent resident populations and estimated university student populations.
Lawrence Building Permit Summaries and Observations During 2016, the number of Lawrence building permits issued was greater than or just slightly less than the number of permits issued during 2015 for every major building permit category, except for new single family permits (-17.5%, 161 to 137) and new duplex permits (-56.4%, 78 to 34). The 2016 total building permit valuation of $220,882,201 was just shy of the 2015 record annual valuation of $227,899,792 (that exceeded the prior annual record by over $50M). The 2016 building permit numbers for every major building category (including total annual permit valuation) exceeded both the rolling 5-year (2012-2016) and rolling 10-year (2007-2016) annual averages for Lawrence. Of note was the number of new
multifamily dwelling units permitted during 2016; the 1,205 new multifamily units permitted was by far the greatest number ever permitted in a single year in Lawrence, and the highest number since 1996 (when permits for 972 new units were issued). The below table summarizes Lawrence permit data for
2016, and for 2016 compared to 2015 and to the City’s 5-year and 10-year annual averages.
Lawrence Building Permit Data
2016 Totals
2015 Totals % Change: 2015 to 2016
2012-2016 5-Yr. Annual Avg.
2016: % Change to 5-Yr.
Annl Avg.
2007-2016 10-Yr. Annl Avg.
2016: % Change to 10-Yr. Annl Avg.
Permits Issued
Total Valuation $220,882,201 $227,899,792 -3.1% $164,228,342 34.5% $136,507,895 61.8%
Total Permits 2,577 2,320 11.1% 2,156.6 15.2% 2,219 16.1%
New Single-Family 137 161 -17.5% 135.4 1.2% 129.6 5.7%
New Duplex 34 (68 DUs) 78 (156 DUs) -56.4% 28 (56 DUs) 21.4% 19 (38 DUs) 78.9%
New Multi-Family 74 (1,205 DUs) 7 (467 DUs) 158% (DUs) 474.6 (DUs) 153.9% 390.8 (DUs) 208.3%
Total New D.U.s 1,410 784 79.8% 666.0 111.7% 558.6 152.4%
New Commercial 28 22 27.3% 17.8 57.3% 14.6 91.8%
Comm Rem/Add 163 168 -0.6% 161.8 0.7% 150.4 8.4%
Resid Rem/Add 215 223 -3.6% 205.8 4.5% 197.9 8.6%
Total Rem/Add 378 391 -3.3% 358.2 5.5% 317.2 19.2% 1Note: In 2016, the number of new multifamily units permitted exceeded the total number of new one- and two-family units permitted for the tenth consecutive year.
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Stillwater, OK
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Ames, Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Fayetteville, AR
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
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Lawrence Total Permit Valuation The $220,882,201 total valuation of Lawrence construction permits for 2016 was 3.1% less than the record-setting 2015 total valuation of $227,899,792, and the second highest-ever annual permit valuation for Lawrence. Total 2016 valuation was 34.5% higher than the $164,228,342 average annual permit valuation for the past five (5) years (2012-2016), and 61.8% higher than the $136,507,895 average annual construction valuation for the past 10 years (2007-2016). NOTE: For 2014 and most of 2015, USD 497 School Bond Projects were exempted from Lawrence building permit requirements. Valuation of these School Bond projects were not included in 2014 and 2015 Lawrence total permit valuation.
Lawrence Large Projects Permit Valuation Based on permit valuation, the 10 largest permit projects in 2016 accounted for $94,586,501, or 42.8%, of total 2016 building permit valuation. The 10 largest projects in 2016 by permit valuation are listed below.
Rank Permit Valuation Project Description
1 $26,486,063 The Links at Lawrence Apartments, 5400-5401 Rock Chalk Drive
2 $14,400,000 Alvamar Apartments, 1575-1675-1775 Birdie Way
3 $14,229,107 West End Apartments, 5400 Overland Drive
4 $8,350,000 Village Cooperative, 5325 W 6th Street
5 $6,000,000 Bauer Farms Residential, 4541 Bauer Farms Drive
6 $5,937,631 Maple Street Pump Station, 547 Maple Street
7 $5,700,000 Pinckney Elementary School addition and renovations, 810 W. 6th Street
8 $5,518,200 Bethel Estates of Lawrence, 2140 E 25th Terrace
9 $4,000,000 800 New Hampshire multi-family dwelling addition, 800 New Hampshire
10 $3,965,500 KU Tennis Facility, 6100 Rock Chalk Drive
Total $94,586,501
The percentage ratio of the 10 largest 2016 Lawrence building permit projects to Lawrence total 2016 building permit valuation (42.8%) was slightly below the 45.0% average percentage ratio for the past eight (8) years (when tracking of these statistics began). Lawrence Public Projects Valuation (City, County and Lawrence Memorial Hospital) Valuation for 2016 Public Project building permits totalled $25,663,895, compared to $35,430,990 in 2015. The largest 2016 Public Projects included: Maple St. Pump Station valued at $5,937,631; Clinton Water Treatment Plant Improvements valued at $3,879,000; Clinton Raw Water Pump Station valued at
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$240,000,000Lawrence Total Annual Construction Valuation, 2000 - 2016
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$1,527,000; and the LMH Emergency Room and Triage Remodel valued at $987,461. Annual statistics for Public Projects, for which tracking began in 2008, are provided in the table below.
Year Public Projects Valuation1 Number of Permits
2008 $10,642,761 9
2009 $7,010,333 46
2010 $16,857,602 17
2011 $7,968,156 24
2012 $8,971,027 31
2013 $30,564,434 34
2014 $12,518,055 1502
2015 $35,430,990 3202
2016 $25,663,895 3282
1City public projects for which permit fees are waived include permits for City owned facilities or properties and agencies under direct purview of the City of Lawrence, including Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the Lawrence Public Library and the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority. Permit fees are not waived for county or state projects (including projects for Douglas County, USD 497, and University of Kansas projects under City of Lawrence jurisdiction). However, the City Commission authorized a 50% permit fee reduction for five (5) USD 497 School District Bond Project permits issued during 2015 and 2016.
2282 of the permits issued in 2016, 290 of the 320 public permits issued in 2015, and 103 of the 150 public permits issued in 2014 were plumbing or electrical permits for correction of private property sewer connection/discharge problems found in the Utilities Dept. sewer infiltration reduction program.
Lawrence Total Number of Permits Issued The trend in Lawrence’s total number of permits issued annually had been steadily decreasing since 2000, reaching a decade-long low of 1,998 in 2009. The number of annual permits trended up from the low in 2009 to 2,377 in 2012, but dropped again in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, the number of permits issued dropped to 1,930, the lowest level since 2000. However, the total annual number of permits issued increased in both 2015 and 2016, to 2,320 and 2,577, respectively. The total of 2,577 permits issued in 2016 was an 11.1% increase over 2015 and a 15.2% increase over the rolling 5-year annual average of 2,237 (2012 through 2016). Permit activity reached an all-time high in 2001 when 3,498 permits were issued. The graph below shows Lawrence total permits issued annually since 2001.
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Lawrence New One- and Two-Family Residential Permits The number of Lawrence permits issued for new one- and two-family dwellings during 2016 decreased by 28.5% from the number issued in 2015 (239 to 171). However, the 171 permits in 2016 was 4.5% higher than the 5-year annual average of 163.6 permits (2012-2016), and 14.9% higher than the 10-year annual average (2007-2016) of 148.8 permits. The 2012-2016 5-year annual average of 163.6 permits is 265.0 less than the 428.6 average annual number of new one- and two-family permits issued between 2000-2004 (the 5-year period with the highest average annual number of permits issued in the past 17 years).
Lawrence New Multi-Family Permits and Total New Dwellings In 2016, permits were issued for 1,205 new multifamily dwelling units in Lawrence, up 158.0% from the 467 new multifamily units permitted in 2015, and 153.9% greater than the 5-year annual average (2012-
2106) of 474.6 new multifamily dwelling units. The 1,205 new multifamily dwelling units permitted in 2016 was the highest number of new multifamily units ever permitted in a single year in Lawrence, and the highest number since 1996 (when permits for 972 new units were issued). Total dwelling units includes units of all types: single-family, duplex and multifamily (three or more units). The 1,410 new dwelling units permitted in 2016 was 79.8% greater than the total number of dwelling units permitted in 2015 (784), 111.7% greater than the total annual average number of new units permitted for the 5-year period between 2012-2016 (666.0), and 152.4% greater than the the total annual average number of new units permitted for the 10-year period between 2007-2016 (558.6).
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During the 24 years since 1993, there were 11 years in which the number of permitted new multifamily dwelling units exceeded the number of permitted new one- and two-family dwelling units – in 1996 and then for each of the last ten years (2007-2016). The chart below reflects the trends in the number of one- and two-family and multifamily dwelling units built annually in Lawrence since 1996.
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Lawrence Total Annual Number of Dwelling Units Demolished The table and chart below provide information regarding the total number of dwelling units (all types) demolished annually in Lawrence during the past 10 years (2007 through 2016).
Lawrence Commercial New Construction Permits (includes new office, commercial, industrial and public/institutional projects) In 2016, 28 permits were issued for new commercial buildings, the highest number of annual commercial new construction permits since 2003, when 30 were issued. The 2016 total of 28 permits was 27.3% greater than the 2015 total of 22 permits, 57.3% greater than the Lawrence 5-year annual average of 17.8 permits (2012-2016) and 91.8% greater that the Lawrence 10-year annual average of 14.6 permits (2007-2016). Valuation for commercial new construction permits issued in 2016 ($37,717,200) was 6.2% more than the total valuation of the 22 permits issued in 2015 ($35,494,368).
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Lawrence Remodel and Addition Permits The number of Lawrence commercial remodel permits slightly decreased from 154 in 2015 to 153 in 2016, (-0.6%). The 10 commercial addition permits issued in 2016 was a 40% decrease from the 14 issued in 2015. The total number of commercial remodel and addition permits decreased by only 0.3% from 2015 to 2016 (168 to 163). The 2016 total number of commercial remodel and addition permits is 0.7% higher than the 5-year annual average of 161.8 (2012-2016) and 8.4% higher than the 10-year annual average of 150.4 (2007-2016). The chart below shows the number of commercial remodel and addition permits issued annually over the past 10 years.
The number of Lawrence residential remodel permits issued in 2016 also decreased, from 186 in 2015 to 169 in 2016 (-9.1%). The number of residential addition permits increased by 24.3%, from 37 to 46. The total number of residential remodel and addition permits decreased just slightly, from 223 to 215 (-3.6%). The 2016 total number of residential remodel and addition permits (215) is 4.5% greater than the Lawrence 5-year annual average of 205.8 (2012-2016) and 8.6% greater than the Lawrence 10-year annual average of 197.9. The charts below show the number of Lawrence residential remodel and addition permits issued annually over the last 10 years.
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The below chart shows the total number of commercial and residential remodel and addition permits issued annually over the last 10 years.
Lawrence Compared to Regional Kansas Jurisdictions Lawrence’s estimated 2016 population is the fourth largest among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions in this report. Lawrence population is half that of Overland Park, and about 70 percent of Olathe and Topeka. Manhattan population is 60 percent of Lawrence; Lenexa and Salina populations are each slightly over half of Lawrence; and Emporia population is just over one-fourth of Lawrence (see page 1 population table).
For 2016, Lawrence total permit valuation ranked fourth among Kansas jurisdictions, somewhat commensurate with its population ranking (fourth). However, compared to Olathe, Overland Park and Lenexa, each of which have seen significant, steady growth in permit valuation over the past five (5) years, Lawrence 2016 permit valuation was only 37% of Overland Park 2016 permit valuation, 41% of Olathe 2016 permit valuation and 68% of Lenexa 2016 permit valuation. Lawrence 2016 permit valuation was 69% higher than 2016 Manhattan permit valuation, and 38% higher than 2016 Topeka permit valuation. Lawrence one-year percentage change in total valuation from 2015 to 2016 (-3.1%) ranked Lawrence near the bottom among Kansas jurisdictions, above only Olathe (-32.2%) and Eudora (-18.9%). Manhattan saw a one-year change of 25.8%, and Topeka saw a one-year change of 16.7%. However, Lawrence’s 2016 percentage change over its rolling 5-year annual valuation average (34.5%) was second highest among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions, trailing only Salina (77.8%).
In 2016, Lawrence issued the third highest total number of permits among Kansas jurisdictions, generally commensurate with its population ranking. Lawrence’s percentage change from 2015 to 2016 for total permits issued (11.1%) was the fourth highest among Kansas jurisdictions; Lawrence’s 2016 percentage change over its 5-year annual average (15.2%) was third highest.
In 2016, Lawrence’s number of new one- and two-family permits issued (171) was somewhat commensurate with Lawrence’s population ranking among Kansas jurisdictions (Olathe and Overland Park issued about 3 times and 2.5 times as many new one- and two-family permits, respectively). The Lawrence 2015 to 2016 percentage change of -28.5% ranked low among Kansas jurisdictions, above only Salina (-33.8%) and Eudora (-33.3%). Other jurisdictions reporting 2015 to 2016 decreases included Baldwin City (-20.0%), Lenexa (-19.0%) and Manhattan (-17.5%). The highest 2015 to 2016 percentage increases were seen in Overland Park (14.7%), Topeka (13.8%) and Olathe (12.1%). Lawrence’s 2016 4.5% increase over its rolling 5-year annual average (2012-2016) was the sixth highest among Kansas jurisdictions (Emporia and Baldwin City had the highest percentage increases over their 5-year rolling averages at 54.8% and 53.8%, respectively). Eudora, Manhattan and Salina saw the greatest decreases for 2016 as compared to their rolling 5-year annual average at -34.8%, -26.6% and -25.6%, respectively.
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In 2016, the Lawrence number of new multifamily units permitted (1,205) was by far the greatest among Kansas jurisdictions, exceeding the second ranked jurisdiction, Overland Park (809 new multifamily units), by 49%, and exceeding the third ranked jurisdiction, Manhattan (661 new multifamily units), by 82%. Lawrence ranked second in 2015 to 2016 percentage change (158.0%, 467 to 1,205) behind only Manhattan (479.8%, 114 to 661), and significantly above the one year percentage changes for Topeka (100%, 6 to 12 units), Lenexa (48.7%, 316 to 470 units) and Olathe (45.2%, 177 to 257 units). Lawrence ranked second in 2016 compared to the rolling 5-year annual average (2012-2016) at 153.9%, behind Manhattan at 237.2%, and significantly above the next highest jurisdictions, Lenexa (81.9%), Topeka (39.5%) and Olathe (38.3%).
In 2016, Lawrence ranked third in the number of new commercial permits issued (28, tied with Topeka), generally commensurate with its population ranking. Lawrence’s percentage change increase for 2016 compared to its 5-year annual average (2012-2016) was the second highest among Kansas jurisdictions at 57.3%, following Emporia’s 129.2% and just above Salina’s 51.7%.
For 2016, Lawrence was fourth among Kansas jurisdictions on total number of addition and remodeling permits issued, generally commensurate with its population. However, Lawrence ranked ninth on percentage change from 2015 to 2016, and eighth on percentage change for 2016 compared to the rolling 5-year annual average (2012-2016).
Below is a table summarizing 2015 U.S. Census population (as of 7/1/2015) and 2016 building permit information for each of the 10 Kansas jurisdictions.
Permitting Agency
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Valuation
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Permits
2016 1 & 2-Family Permits
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2016 Addn. & Remodel
Permits
Baldwin City 4,588 $2,677,862 115 8 0 1 101
Emporia 24,739 $19,080,680 942 26 0 11 349
Eudora 6,276 2,901,512 402 6 0 0 358
Salina 47,840 $117,585,687 1,801 43 0 27 247
Lenexa 50,412 $322,790,408 2,681 201 17 39 1,896
Manhattan 55,769 $130,951,465 465 118 36 18 270
Lawrence 92,763 $220,882,201 2,577 171 74 28 378
Topeka 127,672 $160,491,054 578 91 4 28 372
Olathe 131,508 $540,480,133 1,125 539 21 27 459
Overland Park 181,464 $594,044,987 4,598 414 30 49 4,105
The following chart shows 2016 permits issued for new one- and two-family structures, new multifamily buildings and new “commercial” buildings (commercial, office, industrial, public and institutional uses) for Kansas regional jurisdictions with a population greater than 40,000.
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Lawrence Compared to Peer University Cities Lawrence’s 2016 city population is third highest among the eight (8) Peer University Cities (per U.S. Census data, as of 7-1-15). Lawrence’s population is equal to approximately 80% of the populations of Norman and Columbia. Fayetteville’s population is the closest to Lawrence’s (about 85% of Lawrence’s population). Iowa City’s population is about 77% of Lawrence’s population, and Ames has about 68% the population of Lawrence. Manhattan and Stillwater populations are approximately 60% and 51% of Lawrence’s population, respectively. For 2016, Lawrence ranked first among Peer University Cities on number of new multifamily building permits issued (74 issued), and first by far on number of new multifamily dwelling units permitted (Lawrence issued permits for 1,205 new multifamily units, followed by Norman with 993). In 2016, Lawrence issued the second highest total number of permits (2,577) among Peer University Cities, behind only Norman. With respect to number of new commercial building permits issued (including commercial, industrial, office and public/institutional buildings), Lawrence ranked fourth among Peer University Cities, generally commensurate with its population ranking (third) among Peer University Cities. However, relative to population, Lawrence ranked somewhat low among Peer University Cities on 2016 total building permit valuation (fifth), new one- and two-family permits issued (fifth) and total addition and remodel permits issued (sixth). With respect to percentage changes for 2016 compared to the rolling 5-year annual averages (2012-2016) for the major permit categories, Lawrence had the highest percentage increase among Peer University Cities for number of new commercial permits issued (57.3%), and the second highest percentage increase among Peer University Cities for both number of new multifamily dwelling units permitted (153.9%, following Manhattan’s 237.2%) and total number of building permits issued (15.2%, closely following Manhattan’s 16.2%). For this metric, Lawrence ranked fourth on total annual valuation (34.5%, following Iowa City’s 87.9%, Norman’s 51.5% and Stillwater’s 36.3%), fifth on total number of addition/remodel permits issued (5.5%) and last on number of new one- and two-family permits issued (-28.5%). Below is a table summarizing Lawrence and Peer University Cities 2015 U.S. Census city population (as of 7/1/2015), estimated 2015 university student population, average U.S. Census homeownership rate for the period 2011 through 2015, and 2016 building permit data.
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Stillwater, OK 47,523 25,806 37.3% $131,133,347 422 129 6 15 272
Manhattan, KS 55,769 24,146 38.5% $130,951,465 465 118 36 18 270
Ames, Iowa 62,815 35,714 41.0% $174,603,270 683 105 24 15 487
Iowa City, Iowa 71,832 30,844 47.7% $388,427,023 794 178 30 24 549
Fayetteville, AR 79,087 26,754 40.2% $342,753,211 1,106 506 47 37 516
Lawrence, KS 92,763 27,259 45.9% $220,882,201 2,577 171 74 28 378
Columbia, MO 115,391 35,488 47.7% $312,315,850 1,321 540 10 33 664
Norman, OK 117,353 30,747 55.8% $412,058,733 7,089 371 68 96 1,388
The following chart shows 2015 permits issued for new “commercial” buildings (commercial, office, industrial, public and institutional uses) new one- and two-family structures, new multifamily dwelling units and total additions/remodels for Lawrence and Peer University Cities.
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To help compare 2016 Lawrence building permit data to the nine (9) other regional Kansas jurisdictions and seven (7) other Peer University Cities, the number of Lawrence 2016 permits issued by category, and the Lawrence percentage change statistics for each category are ranked in the table below against Kansas jurisdictions and Peer University Cities (“1” is highest). Per tables on pages 1 and 2, Lawrence ranks fourth in population among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions, and third in population among the eight (8) Peer University Cities.
City of Lawrence 2016 Permit Data:
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Lawrence 10-yr % Change:
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Total Annual Permits 3 2 11.1% 4 3 15.2% 3 2 16.1%
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Total Annl New MF Units 1 1 158.0% 2 4 153.9% 2 2 DNA1
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New One- &Two-Family
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Total Permit Valuation – Other Regional Kansas Jurisdictions
Lawrence 2016 total permit valuation decreased 3.1% from its record 2015 total valuation ($227,899,792 in 2015 to $220,882,201 in 2016), ranking it fourth among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions in 2016 total valuation, and eighth in percentage change from 2015 to 2016. The highest 2015 to 2016 percentage change increases were for Salina (59.2%, $73,854,948 to $117,585,687), Baldwin City (41%, $1,899,033 to $2,677,862), Manhattan (25.9%, $103,974,713 to $130,951,465) and Topeka (16.7%, $137,485,823 to $160,491,055). Moderate 2015 to 2016 percentage change increases were seen by Lenexa (7.9%, $299,106,310 to $322,790,408) and Emporia (1.7%, $18,769,295 to $19,080,680). Other jurisdictions reporting 2015 to 2016 percentage change decreases were Overland Park (-2.8%, $610,883,421 to $594,044,987), Eudora (-18.9%, $3,579,832 to $2,901,512) and Olathe (-32.2%, $797,269,194 to $540,044,987).
With respect to 5-year annual averages (2012-2016), Lawrence’s 2016 total permit valuation of $220,882,201 was 34.5% greater than its 5-year average of $164,228,342. This was the second highest percentage increase among Kansas jurisdications; for 2016, Salina had the largest increase on this metric (77.8% above 5-year average of $53,989,695), with the next highest percentage increases (after Lawrence) being for Lenexa (23.3% above 5-year annual average of $261,686,614), Manhattan (22.5% above 5-year average of $106,859,628), Olathe (21.6% above 5-year average of $444,634,857), Overland Park (17.1% above 5-year average of $507,300,557) and Emporia (13.7% above 5-year average of $16,780,320). For 2016, three (3) jurisdictions reported a percentage decrease compared to their 5-year annual averages, Topeka (6% below 5-year average of $170,825,160), Baldwin City (8.2% below 5-year average of $2,918,306) and Eudora (40.1% below 5-year average of $4,847,015).
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16.7%
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2015 to 2016: % Change in Total Annual Permit Valuation Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2016 Total Permit Valuation Compared to
5-Year Annual Averages (2012-2016)
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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Total Number of Permits Issued - Other Regional Kansas Jurisdictions
From 2015 to 2016, Lawrence saw the fourth highest percentage increase in total number of permits issued among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions (11.1%), following Baldwin City (74.2%), Eudora (19.6%) and Topeka (13.1%), and slightly above Olather (8.9%). Other jurisdiction saw very modest percentage increases or modest percentage decreases.
The average number of permits issued annually in Lawrence over the past five (5) years (2012-2016) was 2,238. The total of 2,577 permits issued in 2016 was 15.2% higher than Lawrence’s annual average for the 5-year period. Two (2) other Kansas jurisdictions reported higher increases in total number of permits issued in 2016 compared to their 5-year annual averages, Eudora (35.4%) and Baldwin City (25.8%). Other cities with increases were Olathe (10.2%), Lenexa (8.2%), Topeka (7.0%), Overland Park (6.7%) and Manhattan (2.3%). Two (2) jurisdictions reported decreases for 2016 compared to their 5-year annual averages, Salina (-8.5%) and Emporia (-10.9%).
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2015 to 2016: % Change in Total Annual Permits Issued
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
15.2%
25.8%
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Kansas Jurisdications: 2016 Total Permits Issued Compared to 5-Yr.
Annual Average (2012-2016)
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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New One- and Two-Family Residential Permits - Other Regional Kansas Jurisdictions
In 2016, the number of new one- and two-family permits issued in Lawrence (171) was 28.5% less than the number issued in 2015 (239), ranking Lawrence eighth on this metric among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions. Percentage increases from 2015 to 2016 were seen in only three (3) jurisdictions, Overland Park (14.7%, 361 to 414), Topeka (13.8%, 80 to 91) and Olathe (12.1%, 481 to 539). Emporia saw no percentage change from 2015 to 2016 (26 to 26). Jurisdictions with the largest percentage decreases from 2015 to 2016 include Salina (-33.8%, 65 to 43) and Eudora (-33.3%, 9 to 6). The other three (3) jurisdictions with percentage decreases include Baldwin City (-20.0%, 10 to 8), Lenexa (-19.0%, 248 to 201) and Manhattan (-17.5%, 143 to 118).
For 2016, the number of new one- and two-family permits issued in Lawrence (171) was 4.5% greater than the Lawrence 5-year annual average of 163.6 (2012-2016). Five (5) Kansas jurisdictions saw higher percentage increases than Lawrence for 2016 compared to their 5-year annual averages, Emporia (54.8%, 26 in 2016 compared to the 5-year average of 16.8, or 26:16.8), Baldwin City (53.8%, 8:5.2), Topeka (11.8%, 91:81.4), Olathe (11.5%, 539:483.4) and Overland Park (9.6%, 414:377.6). Lenexa had a nominal percentage increase for this metric (0.4%, 201:200.2), while the three (3) remaining jurisdications saw percentage decreases on this metric, Salina (-25.6%, 43:57.8), Manhattan (-26.6%, 118:160.8) and Eudora (-34.8%, 6:9.2).
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2015 to 2016: % Change in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2016 One- and Two-Family Permits Compared to 5-Yr. Annual Average (2012-2016)
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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Commercial New Construction Permits (includes new office, commercial, industrial and public/institutional projects) – Other Regional Kansas Jurisdictions
Lawrence issued 28 new commercial permits in 2016, a 27.3% increase over the 22 permits issued in 2015. The Lawrence increase from 2015 to 2016 of 27.3% was the sixth highest among Kansas jurisdictions, behind Emporia (175.0%, 4 to 11), Baldwin City (100%, 0 to 1), Salina (68.8%, 16 to 27), Lenexa (62.5%, 24 to 39) and Topeka (55.6%, 18 to 28). Four (4) Kansas jurisdictions reported decreases, Manhattan (-5.3%, 19 to 18), Overland Park (-12.5%, 56 to 49), Olathe (-20.6%, 34 to 27) and Eudora (-100%, 1 to 0).
In 2016, the number of commercial new construction permits for Lawrence (28) was 57.3% greater than the Lawrence 5-year annual average of 17.8 permits (2012-2016); this was the second highest percentage increase among Kansas jurisdictions, following Emporia (129.2%, 11 permits in 2016 compared to 5-year annual average of 4.8 permits, or 11:4.8). Five (5) other Kansas jurisdictions saw percentage increases, including Salina (51.7%, 27:17.8), Lenexa (30.0%, 39:30), Topeka (17.6%, 28:23.8), Overland Park (11.4%, 49:44) and Manhattan (5.9%, 18:17). Three (3) jurisdications saw percentage decreases on this metric, Olathe (-22.4%, 27:34.8), Baldwin City (-54.5%, 1:2.2) and Eudora (-60.0%, 0:0.6).
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2015 to 2016: % Change in No. of New Office,
Commercial, Industrial & Public/Institutional Permits Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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Kansas Jurisdictions: No. of 2016 New Office,Commercial, Industrial & Public/
Institutional Permits Compared to 5-Year Average (2012-2016) Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix A: Kansas Regional Jurisdiction Comparisons Remodel and Addition Permits - Other Regional Kansas Jurisdictions In 2016, the total number of Lawrence commercial and residential remodel and addition permits, 378, was 3.3% less than the 391 reported in 2015 (ranking Lawrence ninth lowest on percentage change from 2015 to 2016 among the 10 Kansas jurisdictions), above only Overland Park (-7.3%, 4,429 to 4,105). Jurisdictions with significant 2015 to 2016 increases in total number of remodel and addition permits were Baldwin City (87.0%, 54 to 101), Manhattan (17.9%, 229 to 270) and Eudora (11.9%, 320 to 358). Jurisdictions reporting modest increases from 2015 to 2016 include Salina (9.8%, 225 to 247), Lenexa (8.3%, 1,750 to 1,896), Olathe (7.7%, 426 to 459), Topeka (7.2%, 347 to 372) and Emporia (1.2%, 345 to 349).
The 391 Lawrence remodel and addition permits issued in 2015 was 5.5% higher than the Lawrence 5-year annual average of 358.2 permits (2012-2016). Seven (7) Kansas jurisdictions had higher percentage increases for total number of remodel and addition permits issued in 2015 compared to their 5-year annual averages, ranging from the high of 29.8% for Eudora to a very slight 1.2% increase for Topeka. There was only one (1) jurisdiction with a percentage decrease in 2016 compared to its 5-year annual average, Emporia (-19.3%).
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2015 to 2016: % Change for No. of Remodeling & Addition Permits Issued
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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Kansas Jurisdictions: 2016 Remodeling & Addition Permits Compared to 5-Yr. Annual Average (2012-2016)
Lawrence
Baldwin City
Emporia
Lenexa
Manhattan
Olathe
Overland Park
Salina
Topeka
Eudora
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix B: Peer University Cities Comparisons
Total Permit Valuation – Peer University Cities
Lawrence total permit valuation decreased by 3.1% from the record annual total in 2015 to the 2016 total ($227,899,792 to $220,882,201), ranking it sixth among the eight (8) Peer University Cities. Peer University Cities with increases from 2015 to 2016 were: Iowa City (180.8%, $138,311,315 to $388,427,023); Norman (72%, $239,598,483 to $412,058,733); Manhattan (25.9%, $103,974,713 to $130,951,465); Stillwater (10.6%, $118,554,686 to $131,133,347); and Fayetteville (7.5%, $318,777,132 to $342,753,211). Decreased valuation from 2015 to 2016 was reported by two (2) Peer University Cities, Columbia (-8.3%, $340,499,645 to $312,315,850) and Ames (-13.8%, $202,550,982 to $174,603,270).
Lawrence 2016 total permit valuation of $220,882,201 was its second highest annual total valuation on record, and 34.5% greater than its rolling 5-year annual average of $164,228,342 (2012-2016) - the fourth highest 5-year rolling average percentage increase among Peer Cities. Five (5) other Peer Cities had 2016 total permit valuations over their 5-year averages: Iowa City (87.9% over $206,686,258 average); Norman (51.5% over $272,058,517 average); Stillwater (36.3% over $96,192,554 average); Manhattan (22.5% over $106,859,628 average); and Fayetteville (17.9% over $290,790,574 average). Columbia and Ames saw minor decreases (-0.3% below $313,102,817 average and -3.0% below $180,054,295 average, respectively).
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Peer University Cities: 2015 to 2016: % Change in Total Annual Permit Valuation Lawrence
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
Ames, Iowa
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51.5%
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36.3%
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Peer University Cities: 2016 Total Permit Value Compared to 5-Yr. Annual Average (2012-2016) Lawrence
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
Ames, Iowa
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix B: Peer University Cities Comparisons
Total Number of Permits Issued – Peer University Cities
From 2015 to 2016, Lawrence saw an 11.1% increase in total number of permits issued, the third highest among Peer Cities, behind Fayetteville, with a 23.6% increase, and Iowa City, with a 23.1% increase. Manhattan and Ames saw minor increases from 2015 to 2016, 5.4% and 4.4% respectively. Columbia, Norman and Stillwater reported decreases from 2015 to 2016 (-12.6%, -18.8% and -39.5%, respectively).
The total number of permits issued by Lawrence in 2016 was 15.2% above its annual average for the past five (5) years (2012-2016), second to Fayetteville (16.2%) among Peer University Cities. Three (3) other Peer University Cities had increases in the 2016 total number of permits issued compared to their 5-year annual averages: Iowa City (11.1%); Manhattan (2.3%); and Ames (2.1%). Norman, Columbia and Stillwater experienced decreases in the 2016 total number of permits issued compared to their 5-year annual averages, -6.1%, -16.1% and -39.5%, respectively.
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Peer University Cities: 2015 to 2016: % Change in Total Permits Issued
Lawrence
Ames, Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
15.2%
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Peer University Cities: 2016 Total Permits Issued Compared to
5-Yr. Annual Average (2012-2016)
Lawrence
Ames, Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix B: Peer University Cities Comparisons
New One- and Two-Family Residential Permits - Peer University Cities
From 2015 to 2016, Lawrence’s number of new one- and two-family permits issued decreased by 28.5% (239 to 171), the largest decrease among the eight (8) Peer University Cities. Peer University Cities with increases from 2015 to 2016 were Fayetteville (34.9%, 375 to 506), Iowa City (27.1%, 140 to 178), Ames (18%, 89 to 105) and Columbia (0.4%, 538 to 540). Of the three (3) other Peer University Cities reporting decreases, Manhattan had the largest decrease (-17.5%, 143 to 118), followed by Norman (-7.5%, 401 to 371) and Stillwater (-2.3%, 132 to 129).
In 2016, the number of Lawrence new one- and two-family permits (171) was 4.5% greater than the Lawrence 5-year annual average of 163.6 (2012-2016), ranking Lawrence fifth among Peer University Cities. Stillwater’s 2016 number of new one- and two-family permits (129) was 17.9% greater than its 5-year annual average of 109.4, followed by Fayetteville (506, 17.4% greater than its 5-year annual average of 431), Ames (105, 9.6% greater than its 5-year annual average of 95.8), and Iowa City (178, 7.6% greater than its 5-year annual average of 165.4). For the other three (3) Peer University Cities, the number of one- and two-family permits issued in 2016 was less than their 5-year annual average: Columbia (540, 9.6% below 5-year annual average of 597.6); Norman (371, 10.9% below 5-year annual average of 416.2); and Manhattan (118, 26.6% below 5-year average of 160.8).
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Peer University Cities: 2015 to 2016: % Change in New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
Permits Lawrence
Ames, IA
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Stillwater, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
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Peer University Cities: 2016 One- and Two-Family Permits Issued
Compared to 5-Year Annual Average (2012-2016) Lawrence
Ames, IA
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Stillwater, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix B: Peer University Cities Comparisons
New Multi-Family Units Permitted – Peer University Cities Per U.S. Census data, the overall homeownership rate for the Midwest Region of the United States was 69.8% in
2015. As shown in the table on page 2, the U.S. Census Bureau 20011-2015 homeownership rate for Lawrence
was 45.9%, which is in the middle of homeownership rates among the eight (8) Peer University Cities (the highest rate being for Norman at 55.8%, and the lowest being for Stillwater at 37.3%). When compared to the Midwest
Region average, lower homeownership rates in Lawrence and Peer University Cities suggest that the number of new multifamily (MF) dwelling units constructed annually is relevant data to track and compare among Peer Cities.
In 2016, permits were issued for 1,205 new multifamily (MF) dwelling units in Lawrence (a record for annual number of new MF units permitted), up 158% from the 467 new MF units permitted in 2015. However, Lawrence’s
2015 to 2016 percentage increase was less than the 2015 to 2016 percentage increases for Manhattan (479.8%, 114 to 661 MF units), Norman (333.6%, 229 to 993 MF units) and Fayetteville (215.9%, 308 to 973 MF units).
Other Peer Cities with percentage increases from 2015 to 2016 were Iowa City (64.1%, 546 to 896 MF units),
Stillwater (38.8%, 276 to 383 MF units) and Ames (27.9%, 359 to 459 MF units). Columbia was the only Peer City reporting a 2015 to 2016 decrease in number of new MF units permitted (-41.1%, 615 to 363 MF units).
In 2016, Lawrence’s number of new MF units (1,205) was 153.9% greater than its rolling 5-year annual average of
474.6 (2012-2016). Only Manhattan (661 MF units in 2016) had a higher percentage increase for 2016 compared to its 5-year annual average (237.2% above its 5-year average of 196 units). Other Peer Cities with increases
were: Iowa City (896 MF units in 2016, 82.7% above 490.4 unit average); Fayetteville (973 MF units in 2016, 78.7% above 544.4 unit average); Norman (993 MF units in 2016, 58.7% above 625.6 unit average); Stillwater
(383 MF units in 2016, 33% above 288 unit average); and Ames (459 MF units in 2016, 25.5% above 365.8 unit
average). Columbia was the only Peer University City with a 2016 new MF unit total less than its 5-year annual average (362 MF units in 2016, 26.6% under its 493.2 unit average).
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38.8%
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215.9%
Peer University Cities: 2015 to 2016: % Change in Annual New Multi-Family Units
Lawrence
Ames, IA
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Stillwater, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
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78.7%
Peer University Cities: 2016 New Multi-Family Units % Change Compared to
5-Yr. Annual New MF Units Average (2012-2016) Lawrence
Ames, IA
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Stillwater, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix B: Peer University Cities Comparisons
Commercial New Construction Permits (includes new office, commercial, industrial and public/institutional projects) – Peer University Cities
Among Peer University Cities, Lawrence had the third largest percentage increase (27.3%) in commercial new construction permits issued from 2015 to 2016 (22 to 28). Peer University Cities with higher increases from 2015 to 2016 were Iowa City (166.7%, 9 to 24) and Fayetteville (27.6%, 29 to 37). Norman’s increase was below Lawrence at 15.7% (83 to 96), and Ames saw no percentage change (15 to 15). The other three (3) Peer Univesity Cities saw decreases as follows: Manhattan, -5.3% (19 to 18); Stillwater, -25% (20 to 15); and Columbia, -36.5% (52 to 33). The following chart shows percentage change from 2015 to 2016 for commercial new construction permits issued in Lawrence and Peer University Cities.
Among Peer University Cities, Lawrence had the largest percentage increase in commercial permits issued in 2016 compared to its 5-year annual average (2012-2016), 57.3% (28 permits in 2016 compared to 5-year annual average of 17.8 permits, or 28:17.8). Fayetteville and Iowa City followed at 33.1% (37:27.8) and 18.8% (24:20.2), respectively. Manhattan and Norman saw modest increases of 5.9% (18:17) and 4.3% (96:92), respectively. Ames had the largest decrease on this metric, -35.9% (15:23.4). Columbia and Stillwater had decreases of -13.2% (33:38) and -2.6% (15:15.4), respectively.
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Peer University Cities: 2015 to 2016: % Change in # of New Office,
Commercial, Industrial & Public/Institutional Permits
Lawrence
Ames, Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
57.3%
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Peer University Cities: No. of 2016 New Office,Commercial, Industrial & Public/
Institutional Permits Compared to 5-Year Average (2012-2016)
Lawrence
Ames, Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
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2016 Building Trends Report Appendix B: Peer University Cities Comparisons
Remodel and Addition Permits- Peer University Cities
From 2015 to 2016, Lawrence saw a 3.3% decrease in the total number of remodel and addition permits issued (commercial and residential), 391 to 378. Two (2) Peer Univesrsity Cities reported decreases from 2016 to 2015, Columbia (-20%, 830 to 664) and Stillwater (-48%, 523 to 272). Norman had the greatest percentage increase from 2015 to 2016, 365.8% (298 to 1,388), followed by Iowa City (19.1%, 461 to 549), Manhattan (17.9%, 229 to 270) and Fayetteville (6.2%, 486 to 516). Ames reported no change (487 to 487).
Among Peer University Cities, Lawrence was ranked fifth on percentage increase in total number of 2016 remodel and addition permits issued compared to the 5-year annual average (2012-2016), 5.5% (378 permits issued in 2016 compared to the City’s 5-year annual average of 358.2 permits, or 378:358.2). Norman had the highest percentage increase in 2016 over its 5-year average, 153.4% (1,388;547.8). Manhattan, Iowa City and Fayetteville had increases of 15.7% (270:233.4), 13.4% (549:484.2) and 6.7% (516:483.8), respectively, on this metric. Peer Cities with percentage decreases from 2015 to 2016 were: Ames at -5.9% (487:517.6); Columbia at -22.7% (664:859); and Stillwater at -34.5% (272:415).
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Peer University Cities: 2015 to 2016: % Change in Remodel & Addition Permits Issued
Lawrence, KS
Ames, IA
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK
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Peer University Cities: 2016 Remodel & Addition Permit Compared to 5-Yr. Annual Average (2012-2016)
Lawrence, KS
Ames, IA
Iowa City, IA
Columbia, MO
Norman, OK
Manhattan, KS
Fayetteville, AK
Stillwater, OK