great neighbourhoods input survey - results
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Great Neighbourhoods Input Survey - Results From May - June 2010TRANSCRIPT
Question 1 & 2
1. What street do you live on ?2. What neighbourhood do you live in?
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# of Responses
AndersAspen RidgeDeer ParkGlendaleInglewood WestLancasterMorrisroeNormandeauOriole ParkWest Park
Question 3 & 4
3. Please indicate the housing style.4. Please indicate the ownership of
your home.
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Question 5
5. Please select the option(s) that BEST describes your household?
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Question 6
6. In your opinion, what are the top three qualities that make a great
neighbourhood ?
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Response Percent
Clean and green
Knowing your neighbours
Helping your neighbours
Participating in communityactivitiesSafe
Well planned and designed
Question 7
7. How many people (households) do you know who live in your
neighbourhood? ?
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# of neighbours responders know
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35.00%
None 1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 to 12 Over 12
# of neighbours respondersknow
Question 8
8. If you know people in your neighbourhood, how did you
get to know them?
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Question 8 Through children; childcare orschoolThrough common interest orissue of concernThrough community(neighbourhood) associationThrough culture, environmentalor sports groupThrough employment
They are family
Through a social event
Through pets
Through casual conversationwhen out in yardThrough mutual friends
Walking in neighbourhood orplaying at local park
Question 9
9. When you moved, would a "Welcome to the Neighbourhood/Red
Deer package" have helped you to connect with your community?
(i.e. A package containing information about community associations,
neighbourhood activities, amenities, City bylaws and planning,
Neighbourhood Watch, special interest groups etc.)
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Question 10
10. I could count on people in my neighbourhood to help when in
need of assistance.
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People to count on
Yes
No, and it is not a concern
No, and I would like to havepeople to count on when inneed of assistanceI don't know
Question 11
11. Would you be interested in having ways to be able to thank and
recognize good neighbours? (such as special postcards, thank you
notes, or online thank you options)
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0.00%
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45.00%
Yes No Maybe I don't know
Desire to recognize neighbours
Desire to recognize neighbours
Question 12
12. In your opinion, what are the most important factors that make
a neighbourhood safe? Please select three.
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Neighbourhood Safety Factors
Cleanliness
Lighting
Healthy environment, cleanair, water, and soilHousing and street design
Knowing your neighbours
Local program for all ages -keep occupied/engagedNeighbourhood Watch
Police
School
Traffic speed
Question 13
13. What are the three things you like best about living in your
neighbourhood?
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Best Neighbourhood Factors
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Living close to park space
Neighbours
Living close to shopping
Natural amenities - trees, creek,pond
Living close to trails
Quiet and secluded
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Minimal traffic
Size of lot (property, yard)
Living close to work
Living close to school
Living close to major roads
Sense of belonging
Housing design and variety
Rear lanes
Best Neigbourhood Factors
Question 14 & 15
14. What are your top three concerns about your neighbourhood?
15. What are the potential solutions to these concerns?
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Green Areas, Trails, Parks, Schools, and Cas suggestions
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Preserve and maintain Green Areas
Neighbourhood Plans
More Parks, Green Space and Trails
Build NA Events
Community Centers
Build schools
School involvment
No suggestions
Question 16
16. Select up to three interests you'd like to support or participate in with
other people in your neighbourhood.
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Participation Interests Special event planning
Special interest group
Activity centre skatingsupervisionCrime prevention,Neighbourhood WatchLitter clean up
Neighbour relations
Land use and park planning
Preservation of natural areas
Road, street lights, snowclearing, maintenance issuesNone, not interested
Question 17
17. In general, what would motivate you to participate
in your neighbourhood?
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Motivation to participate
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Part-time employment or extraincome
Enhancing personal growth
Activities to participate in as afamily
Meeting new people
Sense of giving to community
Sharing ideas and skills
Motivation to participate Motivation to participate
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Influencing decisions that impactmy neighbourhood
Community AssociationMembership
To have fun
Nothing - not interested inparticipating
Motivation to participate
Question 18
18. How interested would you be in having community-based programming offered in your neighbourhood? i.e. culture, arts and music, sports programming, home
safe/babysitting courses, environmental stewardship, equipment rental, child
care, etc.
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Community Programming
Very interestedSomewhat interestedNot interested
Question 19
19. What are your top three preferred methods of receiving information about what's happening in your
neighbourhood?
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0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% 50.00%
City of Red Deer's Community Association w eb page
Red Deer's Online Community Events Calendar
Community (neighbourhood)Association w eb page
Social Media - Facebook, Tw itter, blogs
Community new sletter, f lyers, posters, brochures
Communication
0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% 50.00%
Community new sletter, f lyers, posters, brochures
Signs - i.e. sandw ich boards
Community messages/events board
Addressed Mail
New spaper advertising
Phone
Radio
Through place of w orship
Word of mouth
Question 20
20. Does your neighbourhood have a community (neighbourhood)
association?
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Question 21
21. In your opinion, what are the top three things community
associations should focus on?
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Community safety
Membership benefits - discountopportunitiesNewsletter regarding communityinformationSpecial events - Green Deer,block parties, socializingSupport those in need
Welcoming new residents
Rental and scheduling of activitycentre and outdoor rink ice Encouraging neighbours tointeract with one anotherCommunity programming
Question 22
22. Many community associations sell memberships to generate awareness, build a volunteer base and financially support their annual activities. Many are also actively pursuing ways to add-value to their memberships, such as offering
activity centre discounts and recreation facility discounts etc. What amount would you be willing to contribute annually to support the
work of community associations?
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$ will pay for Community Association Membership
Up to $10
From $11-20
From $21-30
From $31-40
Not interested in supportingcommunity associations
Question 23
23. Would you be willing to pay fora community association
membership online if it were available as an option in the
Community Services Activity & Program Guide?
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Interest in Online Community Association Membership
YesNoMaybeNot interested
Question 24
24. If you were willing, how much time would you volunteer in
your neighbourhood?
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Potential Volunteer Hours
1-2 hours per year - i.e. for aspecial event
1-2 hours per month - i.e. as askate shelter supervisor
1-2 hours per week - i.e.community associationexecutiveNo time/interest
Question 29
29. What would increase your desire or willingness to walk/cycle in your
neighbourhood?
Note: Questions 25 – 28 are land use related questions intended to assist with a review of
the Neighbourhood Planning Guidelines and Standards.
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0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00%
Access to bicycle, and child carrier
Designated bike lanes
Good lighting
Helping the environment
More amenities (parks, schools, shopping,services, employment) close to home
Pedestrian friendly roads
Wider sidewalks
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Treed boulevards
No front drives
Fewer cars parked onstreet
Slower traffic
Separate trail system
Shower facilities atplace of employment
I do not walk or bike