This section touches upon issues such as housing, nutrition/food security, equality, and financial resources. The following pages include data relevant to each Basic Human Needs subcategory. Further analysis focusing on Housing can be found in the Special Topics section.
Basic Human Needs
Housing
Housing, an issue that emerged as an important to residents in NA 2020, is one of the three main issues focused on NA 2025. Survey results and conversations with residents continue to indicate the lack of affordability of living in the town. High cost, limited space, policy, political polarization, zoning regulations, and strong feelings about Greenwich’s character are still some of the factors that contribute to the complexity of this issue. The type of housing varies dramatically between neighborhoods, as does the mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied. Many families, across all neighborhoods, make enormous financial sacrifices to live in Greenwich, both for a single-family home or for rental housing.
Renter-Occupied Housing Units
Renter-Occupied Housing Units – Rent Under $2000
Owner Occupied Housing Units
Housing Burden – Owner Occupied
Housing Burden – Renter Occupied
Nutrition
Nutrition, and more specifically food security, continues to be a critical issue facing communities across the United States. Although it was not an issue focused on for this assessment, national and regional trends indicate that many households are still experiencing challenges accessing consistent and nutritious food. Recently, reductions in federal support programs have heightened concerns about food access in many communities. As stakeholders continue to navigate these challenges within the town, food security remains an important area to monitor when assessing community wellbeing and access to essential resources.