By the numbers

425

Housing permits issued by the city in 2006 for construction of new homes, including single-family houses, duplexes and multifamily dwellings. Of those, 279 were for single-family homes.

714

Housing permits issued by the city in 2005. Of those, 584 were for single-family dwellings.

8

Annexation requests filed in the last year, encompassing 475 acres. One project has been denied, dropping the total acreage to 195 acres. Few of the annexation requests have been finalized.

5 to 20

Range in parcel size (acres) of most annexations in 2006.

24

Approximate subdivisions or planned unit developments filed with the city in 2006.

3

Average density, in units per acre, for residential developments. The number is edging toward four per acre.