Community access continues to top housing preferences

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1459435066\/wsco9g1agogjhubvpxn8.jpg","id":"4261"}],"caption":"(% respond. report. popularity of feature \u201cincreasing\u201d minus % report. \u201cdecreasing\u201d; Q3)"}],["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1459435103\/ytmg81sx4pq7ynrrss9p.jpg","id":"4266"}],"caption":"(% respond. report. popularity of feature \u201cincreasing\u201d minus % report. \u201cdecreasing\u201d; Q3)"}],["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1459435124\/hbqcuciu5jyhxa9edkb0.jpg","id":"4271"}]}]],"markups":[["i"],["u"],["strong"],["b"],["a",["href","http:\/\/www.aia.org","target","_self"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"For immediate release"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Washington, D.C. - December 14, 2015 - As the nation\u2019s metro areas continues to\nexpand, homeowners are seeking community amenities that allow them to remain\nconnected to people and commerce. Walkability, higher density and infill\ndevelopment, as well as access to public transportation are all on the rise\naccording to the findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home\nDesign Trends Survey for the third quarter of 2015, which focuses on community\nand neighborhood design. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n \n \n \n"]]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThere has\nbeen a pronounced shift in driving habits over the last few years, with\nincreasing numbers of people being far more interested walking and utilizing\npublic transit options,\u201d said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. \u201cWith that is a desire for proximity to\nemployment and commercial activities.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Additionally, more simple contemporary styles of homes are growing in\npopularity. This reflects an evolving\ntaste in homeowner preference. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n"]]],[10,1],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Housing\nmarket business conditions"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA Home Design Survey Index for Q3 2015\n(any score above 50 is positive)"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Billings: 59"]],[[0,[],0,"Inquiries for new projects: 61 "]],[[0,[],0,"Regional averages: Midwest (48.6), South (59.8), West (71.5), Northeast (50.0)"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Baker noted, \u201cBusiness conditions in\nmost residential construction segments and regions are looking very strong,\nwith the exception of the investment-oriented second and vacation home market.\nThe jump in demand among first-time buyers, coupled with a surge in the move-up\nmarket is an especially promising indication for the overall housing market.\u201d"]]],[10,2],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n \n \n"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[3],1,"About the AIA\nHome Design Trends Survey"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AIA Home Design Trend Survey is\nconducted quarterly with a panel of over 500 architecture firms that\nconcentrate their practice in the residential sector. Residential architects\nare design leaders in shaping how homes function, look, and integrate into\ncommunities and this survey helps to identify emerging trends in the housing\nmarketplace. Business conditions are also monitored on a quarterly basis. Future\nsurveys will focus on kitchen and bath trends (March 2016), overall home layout\nand use (June 2016), and specialty rooms and systems (September 2016)."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[3],1,"About The\nAmerican Institute of Architects"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to\ncreate more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings,\nneighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters,\nthe AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public\nwellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest\nprofessional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to\nassist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and\ngovernment leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing\nour communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit "],[0,[4],1,"www.aia.org"],[0,[],0,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n"]]]]}