Great Neighbourhoods Input Survey - Results

Survey Responses from

May – June 2010

Great Neighbourhood Input Survey

Question 1 & 2

1. What street do you live on ?2. What neighbourhood do you live in?




# 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.




Question 5

5. Please select the option(s) that BEST describes your household?



Question 6

6. In your opinion, what are the top three qualities that make a great

neighbourhood ?



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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? ?



# of neighbours responders know

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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?



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.)



Welcome Package

YesNoMaybe

Question 10

10. I could count on people in my neighbourhood to help when in

need of assistance.



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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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.



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?



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

Best Neighbourhood Factors


Best Neigbourhood Factors

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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?













Green Areas, Trails, Parks, Schools, and Cas suggestions

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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.



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?



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.



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?


Great Neighbourhood Input SurveyCommunication

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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

Email

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?



Knowlege of Community Associations

YesNoI don't know

Question 21

21. In your opinion, what are the top three things community

associations should focus on?


Great Neighbourhood Input SurveyBeing a voice for communityplanning Community gardening

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?



$ 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?



Interest in Online Community Association Membership

YesNoMaybeNot interested

Question 24

24. If you were willing, how much time would you volunteer in

your neighbourhood?



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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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

Question 30

30. Additional general comments received.










Thank You / Questions


Great Neighbourhoods Input Survey - Results

Documents

neighbourhood activities

neighbourhood orplaying

neighbourhood watch

survey responses

good neighbours

people households

neighbours responders

community associations