• Balance between preservation of old houses and new ones (2)
  • Preservation of existing mansions
  • Fair and equitable housing ordinances
  • Maintain attractive housing for homebuyers
  • Housing - preservation along with a condo evaluation for elderly
  • Impact of demographics on housing
  • Preserve existing estates and green space through tighter housing controls and lot requirements
  • Condos for empty nesters to move to
  • Affordability of homes for potential new comers
  • Maintain older homes
  • Protecting historical homes
  • Planning for land - minimum size of lots
  • Conservation easements to protect large lots
  • Care of aging houses
  • Need for affordable family restaurants in Oakwood
  • Development of upscale condos
Demographics (18):
  • Diversity (3)
  • Diversity in neighborhoods and schools
  • Diversity of population - image
  • Enhance diversity in community
  • Encouraging diversity on all levels
  • Too much focus on diversity
  • Fundamental lifestyle dilemma (2)
  • Accommodating aging and teen populations
  • Need to maintain appeal of area to all age groups
  • People leaving Oakwood
  • Elderly community and residents
  • Stronger roles for seniors in the community
  • Socio-economic segregation
  • Social issues of residents - lonely seniors
  • Changing demographics
Other Development Issues (17):
  • Maintenance of properties (2)
  • Better zoning (2)
  • Architectural review board (2)
  • Maintaining Oakwood’s character (2)
  • Plan review board
  • Strategic planning with bordering communities and improve the area
  • Guidelines for redevelopment of land and rehabilitation of existing structures while maintaining Oakwood’s integrity
  • Perimeter of Oakwood including Sugar Camp
  • Acquire land for space for some use
  • Enhance parks/trees/homes
  • Communications with UD on redevelopment of dorms
  • UD student movement into Oakwood
Final Report: Oakwood Comprehensive Plan Update Page 104