Point Lay Housing Survey (used in NNA Track 1: Landscape Evolution and Adapting to Change in Ice-Rich Permafrost Systems), 2022

Point Lay, Alaska, is experiencing some of the most severe ice-rich permafrost-related impacts of any place in the Arctic but has received relatively little research and agency attention. To address these issues, a housing survey was executed such that future housing strategies relevant to many arctic villages facing similar impacts could be developed. This housing survey was conducted in April 2022 and documents housing issues present in the Point Lay community. The survey form consists of a variety of questions regarding the following topics.: 1) Introduction 2) Population, 3) Housing characteristics, 4) Building condition, 5) Foundation 6) Stairs, Porch, Arctic Entry, 7) Outbuildings, and 8) Driveway and roads. Surveyors filled out forms for each house with information provided by the head of household; they also took photos after obtaining the homeowner’s permission.