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Home My WebLink About84-07 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 84-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER (SRC) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED OF $25,000.00 TO DESIGN AND CONDUCT THE 2007 CITIZEN SURVEY; AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Arkansas in an amount not -to -exceed of $25,000.00 to design and conduct the 2007 Citizen Survey. Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment in the amount of $25,000.00. PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of May, 2007. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: J 1 C4 By: ��an jA.4.% �P NAIAD -- DA COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer r`'F-R • • • illef `.��V; &-(Y O,r • SGfg'' • =U' • i� c 4.;FAYETTEVILLE' ',9P.9RKANSP�J?:s 1•4741G'TO1tt City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Budget Adjustment Form Budget Year 2007. Department: General Government Division: Miscellaneous Program: Miscellaneous Date Requested 5/1/2007 Adjustment Number Project or Item Added/Increased: Project or Item Deleted/Reduced: $25,000 is requested in the Contract Services account for the conducting of a Citizen's Survey by the University of Arkansas None. $25,000 from the General Fund Use of Fund Balance account. Justification of this Increase: The University of Arkansas will be conducting a 2007 Citizen's Survey. Justification of this Decrease: There is suffcient fund balance remaining to comply with City Policy. Increase Expense Budget (Decrease Revenue Budget) Account Name Contract services Account Name Account Number Amount Project Number 1010 6600 5315 00 25,000 Decrease Expense Budget (Increase Revenue Budget) Account Number Amount Use of fund balance 1010 0001 4999 99 25,000 Project Number Approval Signatures Requested By `/'/1-07 Date • Bud:et �,�nager Date Depar Bent Director Finance Mayor 2-v Date L1 -►1-07 Date to Date Budget Office Use Only Type: A Posted to General Ledger Posted to Project Accounting Entered in Category Log Initial Date Initial Date Initial Date • • UNIVERSITYPIARKANSAS Research Support and Sponsored Programs Office of the Director 120 Ozark Hall Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 April 26, 2007 Mr. Paul Becker Financial and Internal Services Director City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Mr. Becker: (479) 575.3845 E8\IE� (479)ss info@u6k.edu RE0 &mail: rsspinfo@uarkedu http://www.uarkedu/admin/rsspinfo/ MAY 18 2U047 OITMAFAYE LE ORS OFFICE Attached is a proposal entitled "2007 Fayetteville Citizen's Survey" submitted by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on behalf of Dr. Molly Longstreth of the Survey Research Center. All financial and/or contractual negotiations regarding this project should be conducted with this office. If questions arise concerning the technical aspects of the proposal, please contact Dr. Longstreth at (479) 575-4222. The University appreciates the interest and support of the City of Fayetteville. Sincerely, Patricia Turner Research Administrator Pre -Award Services Pkt Enclosure(s) cc: M. Longstreth The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. �a� • • Office of Research Support & Sponsored Programs 120 Ozark Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: (479) 575-3845 Fax: (479) 575-3846 Email: rsspinfo@uark.edu UNIVERSITY 2/ARKANSAS OEM 2007 Fayetteville Citizen's Survey A Proposal Submitted to City of Fayetteville Prepared by Survey Research Center Period of Performance: February 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007 Amount Requested: $23,972.00 Submitted by Board of Trustees Dr. Moll ongs eth, Director Survey Research Center • Rosemary Ruff, [3'rector Research Support & Sponsored Programs UNIVERSITI'?'ARK. SAS • 123 Hotz Hall • Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-1201 • 479.575.4222 • 479.575.2474 (FAX) • src@uark.edu Survey Research Center Proposal to Survey Fayetteville Citizens for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas April 23, 2007 Paul Becker, Finance and Internal Services Director Susan Thomas, Public Information. and Policy Advisor, Project Director Kevin Springer, Budget Manager This is a proposal to survey the citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the City of Fayetteville. Research Design Telephone survey The Survey Research Center (SRC) would conduct a telephone survey of citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the numbers of completed interviews needed to assure a desired estimated sampling error. If the budget allows, additional Fayetteville households would be screened in order to augment the number of surveys completed by African American and Hispanic/Latino households. Estimates in Table 1 are offered for interviews approximately 17 minutes in length. A pre -survey letter would be sent to all sample members for whom an address is available in advance of the telephone survey In addition, the data would be analyzed with at least one bivariate analysis so as to indicate with more confidence phenomena of interest. Data will be compared with previous years' results to identify trends in citizen interest in various issues as well. Questionnaire Design & Field Testing The SRC would work with officials of the City of Fayetteville to revise a questionnaire that addresses the City's objectives for the survey. The 2007 questionnaire would draw on the instrument that the City of Fayetteville used to survey its citizens in 2001, 2003 and 2005. With City officials, the SRC would develop very few additional and/or alternative questions to solicit opinions on issues germane to the current objectives. The 2003 survey took 17.3 minutes on average to administer and the 2005 survey took 23.6 minutes, on average. For the 2007 survey, questions would be limited to those which could feasibly be included in a 17 -minute survey. SRC staff would critique the questionnaire, in consultation with the City. In addition, the SRC, in conjunction with the City, would develop the letter, introductory scripts and any desired press releases. The questionnaire and related correspondence must be reviewed by the University of Arkansas' (UA) Institutional Review Board (IRB), a process the SRC would facilitate. The IRB reviews the questionnaire and associated correspondence for its suitability for the people who would be surveyed. New and alternative questions would be critiqued by SRC staff. Experienced interviewers • • Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 would administer it to each other and critique it. The SRC would subsequently field test approximately 25 questionnaires before beginning the survey. These findings would be shared with City personnel for review. Adjustments to the telephone interview would be made to correct errors or implement desired changes. Prior to the start of calling, a letter would be mailed to all sample members for whom addresses are available, informing them of the nature of the survey and their important role in taking it. The letter establishes credibility for the survey and prepares recipients to receive the call when it comes. City residents are more amenable to answering telephone surveys if they are aware of the survey. The letter is even more effective than general publicity in informing citizens of the survey. The letters would be printed on City of Fayetteville letterhead and mailed in City envelopes. Please note that the letters would be sent to approximately one-fourth of the sample members. In the 2003 survey, 68 percent of the respondents asked about the letter were cognizant of having received it, although only about 50 percent of the sample members were mailed letters. The remaining sample would be called only. The effectiveness of the research design depends partially on personalizing the mailings. Therefore, the SRC would print the envelopes, rather than using labels, and affix stamps rather than using a machine stamp. Furthermore it is expected that electronic signatures of the mayor and city council members would be printed on the letters, if they agree to this strategy. It is the SRC's preference that the City, in conjunction with the SRC, prepare a press release or set of press releases so as to inform the sizable fraction of residents who would not receive pre - interview letters of the survey and its purposes. Sample The SRC would complete surveys of at least 379 citizens of Fayetteville. The estimated sampling error associated with this number of surveys is + 5 percent if a simple random sample is drawn. A random sample of telephone numbers generated for the City of Fayetteville would be purchased. The longer the survey, the more sample needed. In order to garner the desired number of completed interviews, each telephone number would be called as many as six times. The SRC follows methods that are demonstrated to improve response rates. Subject to the client's preferences, the SRC guarantees to carefully follow the agreed-upon research design. As optimistic as the SRC are about response rates, however, they cannot be guaranteed. Only adults (people age 18 or older) would be interviewed. To enable the results to be generalized to individuals rather than households, these estimates include costs of randomly selecting respondents within the household. Bilingual interviewers would interview Hispanic/Latino respondents, if needed All interviewers are trained to forward Spanish-speaking respondents to the bilingual interviewers. • Oversampling Minority Ethnicity Populations While the budget estimates do not include costs of oversampling, this technique could be used if it is found that the project is underbudget. Therefore, the following information is primarily meant to be informative in case, funds were to become available. According to the 2000 Census of 2 • • Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 Population' African American and Hispanic/Latino residents compose approximately 5 percent each of Fayetteville's population. It is likely that citizens from these two groups hold opinions on the survey topics that differ from those held by citizens of the majority ethnicity. Both African Amencan and Hispanic/Latino respondents tend to under -respond to surveys. Because they compose a small fraction of the population and they respond to surveys in percentages lower than their representation in the population, proportionately more households from these two groups would be surveyed. To obtain an estimated sampling error of ± 20 percent, approximately 46 people need to be surveyed. This would provide 23 African American and 23 Latino/Hispanic completed responses. Without the additional screening, it is estimated that about 11 African American and 12 Hispanic/Latino residents would complete the survey. In order to obtain surveys from the additional 11 Hispanic/Latino and 12 African American households the SRC would screen households at numerous additional telephone numbers. If oversampling were used, these numbers would be screened only. Any household members who identify themselves as African American or Hispanic/Latino would be interviewed until the desired number of completed interview is obtained. Please note, however, these estimates guarantee only that the SRC would call all of these numbers at least six times, if appropriate. The SRC cannot guarantee that 23 surveys would be completed by African Amencan and 23 by Hispanic/Latino Fayetteville residents however diligent the effort. If used at all, oversampling to complete additional surveys with African American and Hispanic/Latino households would only be performed within the limits of the budgeted calling hours. Survey Publicity The SRC recommends that the City announce the survey in the issues of any of its publications or other appropriate communications media that would be published prior to or coincidentally with the survey. The SRC would gladly provide information needed in the announcement. Time Line A tentative time line is shown in Table 2. Because the survey is being revised rather than drafted anew, the initial time period could be shortened significantly. The time line is drafted so as to account for a review via a democratic process, however. Data collection is scheduled to begin in late August to follow the opening of the University of Arkansas and return to school of students of the Fayetteville Public Schools.' The later calling period is much more efficient because it is easier 'Census of Population 2000. U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, DP -1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000. Data Set: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF1) 100 -Percent Data Geographic Area: Fayetteville township, Washington County, Arkansas. Washington, DC. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/QTTable?ds_name=D&geo_id=06000US0514391283 &gr_name =DEC_2000_SF 1_U_DP 1 &_lang=en. 3 • • Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 to reach respondents. Furthermore, students and their families are much more likely to be heard from because they have returned to the community from vacations and other activities. d Time Line for the 2007 Fayetteville Citizen's Surve Deliverables Communication about progress would be made to the project director every week during the period of telephoning or mailing. After the study, the SRC would provide a Data Report. It would include a simple codebook and frequencies of the variables. The data would be delivered electronically in Excel. A short Technical Report and graphic presentation would be written and presented to City officials as desired In addition, a slightly more in-depth report indicating changes over time would also be wntten. These would include revisions of charts or figures and up to six or so bivariate analyses. Please note that the latter pertains to tables rather than variables. • 4 Telephone Survey Telephone survey, with initial letter Weeks Dates in 2007 Revise questionnaire 5 February 21 — May 31 Submit questionnaire and letter for IRB review 2 June 1- June 21 Program telephone interviewing system and test 3 June 10 - June 22 Conduct field tests and review responses 1.5 June 25 - June 27 Request Council Members' and Mayor's signatures 2 June 21 - July 5 Address, print and sign letters and mail 1 July 9 - July 10 Conduct interviews 3 August 26 — September 10 Clean and analyze data and write report 5 September 11 — October 15 Revisions and final report 2 October 16 — November 12 Deliverables Communication about progress would be made to the project director every week during the period of telephoning or mailing. After the study, the SRC would provide a Data Report. It would include a simple codebook and frequencies of the variables. The data would be delivered electronically in Excel. A short Technical Report and graphic presentation would be written and presented to City officials as desired In addition, a slightly more in-depth report indicating changes over time would also be wntten. These would include revisions of charts or figures and up to six or so bivariate analyses. Please note that the latter pertains to tables rather than variables. • 4 BUDGET - University of Ark Proposed to (Sponsor): Proposed Project Dates: UA Lead Investigator: ansas City of Fayetteville February 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007 Dr. Molly Longstreth (Survey Research Center) • SALARIES & WAGES Project Director - Longstreth Assist Director Research Assistant 1 @ Research Assistant 2 @ Research Assistant 3 @ Hourly Employees - estimate( Total S&W Base Salary Type Appointment 63,171 12 2.50% % Effort for PERSON -MONTHS Calendar 38,000 12 0.00% 27,974 12 0.75% 27,629 12 2.50% 21,447 12 15.00% 8.29 Hourly X885 FRINGE BENEFITS Longstreth (non -classified personnel) Research Assistants (classified personnel) Hourly Employees Total FB Total Salaries + Benefits OTHER DIRECT COSTS. Toll charges and Line Charges Sample Supplies Postage Printing Subtotal Other Direct Costs TOTAL DIRECT COSTS* Subtotal Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) F & A COST (MTDC subtotal x RATE): TOTAL PROJECT COST Institutional Rate: Other $1,579 $0 $210 $691 $3,217 $7,337 $13,034 26.0% 26.0% 7.8% 35.0% $411 $1,071 $572 $2,054 $15,088 $245 $1,355 $20 $730 $318 $2,669 $17,757 $/7,757 $6,215 $23,972 • • Budget and Justification University of Arkansas, Survey Research Center (SRC) February, 1 2007 — December 31, 2007 City of Fayetteville Paul Becker, Finance and Internal Services Director Questions Submitted for 2007 Fayetteville Citizen's Survey A. Salaries and Wages for time committed to this project: Dr. Molly Longstreth, Principal Investigator (PI) $ 1,579 The PI will be responsible for the overall program management, supervision, and reporting. Research Assistants (2), I 2 -month, 1.0 appointment in the SRC: The RAs will assist with all aspects of the project. Karen Gillow 210 Noel Sharif 691 Kimberly Gillow 3,217 Hourly Employee Wages @ $8.29hr x estimated 885 hours. 7,337 Fringe Benefits at University of Arkansas rates: Non -Classified 26% of salary $ 411 Classified Staff (Research Assistants)26% of salary 1,071 Hourly Employees: 7.0% of wages 572 Other Direct Costs Sample 1,355 Toll Charges are estimated based on prior experience. 245 Materials & Suplies . 20 Printing 318 Postage 730 F & A Costs 6,215 Total Costs $23,972 Susan Thomas Submitted By • City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items or Contracts 5/1/2007 City Council Meeting Date Public Information Division Action Required: ItE' sllor1 80--09 pccri CA -tonal General Government Department Resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $25,000 with the University of Arkansas Survey Research Center to design and conduct the 2007 Citizen Survey for the City of Fayetteville; and approving a budget adjustment for $25,000. 25,000.00 Cost of this request 1010-6600-5315-00 Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item Category / Project Budget Program Category / Project Name Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached x Department Director idt City Attorney Finance and Internal Service Director 4/13/2007 Date �t-tl-o7 Date Mayo Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: nw- Received in Mayor's Office Comments: City Council Memo TO: Mayor Coody and City Council FROM: Susan B. Thomas, Ph.D., Public Information & Policy Advisor DATE: April 13, 2007 SUBJECT: 2007 Citizen Survey RECOMMENDATION Resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $25,000 with the University of Arkansas Survey Research Center and approving a budget adjustment for that same amount. BACKGROUND Every other year beginning in 2001, the City has conducted a Citizens Survey to assess citizen opinion on issues ranging from transportation to parks to planned and managed growth. Since 2003, the University of Arkansas Survey Research Center has assisted the City with that project. In 2005, you received critical information on citizen willingness to support additional taxes for improved infrastructure, and each year Council can use the survey data to ensure that City projects and programs are in line with Citizen priorities. DISCUSSION At Council's Agenda Setting Session on March 13, 2007, Council was informed that no funds were budgeted for this project. During that meeting, Council requested that staff move forward, working with the Survey Research Center, to develop a survey that would allow the City to continue tracking public opinion I informed Council that I believed we could develop and implement the 2007 Citizen Survey for no more than $25,000. There appeared to be general agreement from Council that the Citizen Survey was important, useful, and something that staff should pursue at or around a price of $25,000. The 2005 survey cost approximately $30,000. To minimize that, we have reduced the survey time from 23 to 17 minutes. All questions that were added in 2005 have been removed, with two exceptions. First, in 2003 we asked one question that combined Downtown Fayetteville, Dickson Street, and College Avenue together. Because the improvements to Dickson Street were complete, in the 2005 survey we removed Dickson Street from the questions and split Downtown Fayetteville and College Avenue into two separate choices. Second, we have included a demographic question to identify likely voters. The proposed survey document is attached. The SRC has estimated a pnce for this survey of $23,971.88. It should be noted that the estimate does not allow for over -sampling of minority populations, which would cost an additional $3,732.16. However, minority responses will be properly weighted to reflect their actual population in the community. For example, the 2006 Special Census indicates that Fayetteville's population is 6.5% Hispanic. Therefore, responses from Hispanic citizens will be weighted so their opinions make up approximately 6.5% of the survey respondents. Additionally, if instrument develop time is minimized (and it should be minimized since there will likely be no new questions developed), there could be room in the budget to complete some over -sampling of minorities. Using the weighting of answers instead of (or in addition to) over -sampling is commonly accepted survey research practice. BUDGET IMPACT Funds for this project were not included in the 2007 budget. The estimated cost for design and implementation of the survey is $23,971.88. Staff is requesting a budget adjustment of $25,000 from the Use of Fund Balance account to cover the full cost of the survey and to allow for as much over -sampling of minorities as possible. • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER (SRC) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED OF $25,000.00 TO DESIGN AND CONDUCT THE 2007 CITIZEN SURVEY; AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF :T' E CI• OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to negotiatfrkansas id execute a:c trlit with t urvey Research Center (SRC) at the University in%unt notexceed of $25,000.00 to design at uct the 2 7 Citizen Suvey0. hat theI Section 1. /C ty Cour{c_ , hereb Sapp`` es a bur diet adlustmentthe a o t25,000.00. PASSED and APPROVED this1st day of May, 2007 City ofi ayetteville, Arkansas A ,P OVED: _ "� ATTEST: '15N COODY, Mayor By: SONDRA E SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer • Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 �N TOTO E: QUESTIONS HIGHLIGHTED INYELLOW WEREASKEDrON THE2003 FAYETTEVILLECITIZEN'S SURVEYQUESTIONS NOT HIGHLIGHTED WERE NEW IN THE 2005 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZENS SURVEY. QUESTIONS WHICH ARE CROSSED OUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET BROVIDED FOR THE 2007 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZENS SURVEY. 54:: Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate Fayetteville as a place to live?. Excellent Good I 2 Neither good nor poor 3 4 Poor Very poor `5 Don't know 8 Refused 9 Q1A 55. How would you ra e effectiveness of Fayetteville's City gove ent? Excellent 1 Good 2 Neither good nor poor 3 Poor 4 Very poor 5 Don't know.... • • Refuse. 9 Q1B With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities 01 Public Safety Services 02 Transportation 03 Streets 04 Parks and Recreation Services 05 Information Programs 06 Other 07 0 Don't know 98 Refused 99 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 . 7 ., n wta ", SY7. b€2' ' . ,�` .. 3• i i kith." ltiat Sc%_yam'". ,kMa'fi sc� "' `d . r f } s $'s Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library 01 Growth and Development 02 Surface and Ground water 03 Development of Downtown Fayetteville 04 College Avenue Improvement 05 Housing 06 A Clean and Green City 07 Other @8 O Don't know 98 Refused 99 Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities 1 Public Safety Services 2 Transportation Streets Parks and Recreation Services Information Programs Other Don't know Refused 9 => Q3A => Q3B => Q3C 4 => Q3D 5 => Q3E 6 => Q3F 7 0 => Q3TX • 8 => Q4. _> Q4 • 59 afx: What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Garbage collection 1 Recycling 2 Water and sewer maintenance services 3 Meter reading and utility billing services 4 All of the above aspects of utilities 5 Other 6 Dont know 8 Refused 9 _> Q3TX => Q3TX • Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX 0 => Q3TX _> Q4 => Q4 Q3A 2 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What aspect o -• ‘5,t, _. .. public safety services needs the most attention? Police 1 => Q3TX Fire 2 => Q3TX Animal control 3 => Q3TX Ambulance 4 => Q3TX Disaster preparedness 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of public safety services 6 => Q3TX Other 7 0 => Q3TX Don't know 8 => Q4 Refused 9 => Q4 What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Ease of car travel in the city 1 => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation 2 => Q3TX Razorback Transit 3 => Q3TX Alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of transportation 5 => Q3TX Other 6 0 => Q3TX Don't know 8 => Q4 Refused - 9 => Q4 62" .no. ._ - What aspect of streetsneedsthe most attention? Street maintenance 1 => Q3TX Cleanliness of streets 2 => Q3TX Street repair 3 => Q3TX Sidewalk maintenance - 4 => Q3TX Sidewalk accessibility, such as cut -away curbs 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of streets 6 => Q3TX Other 7 0 => Q3TX , Don't know 8 => Q4 Refused 9 => Q4 3 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 tlagsgarr What aspect of parks and recreation services needs the most attention? Development of new parks 01 => Q3TX Park maintenance 02 => Q3TX Improvement to existing parks 03 => Q3TX Recreational facilities 05 => Q3TX Recreation for youth 06 => Q3TX Recreation for adults 07 => Q3TX Concerts in city parks 08 => Q3TX Lights of the Ozarks 09 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of park and recreation services 10 => Q3TX Other 11 0 => Q3TX Don't know 98 => Q4 Refused 99 =>-Q4 t9.>R P� Y:�•.«. Y�imle]vYar w..... .. What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? Definitions: Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16, Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CATs purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Public Access Television (CAT) 1 => Q3TX Govemment Access Channel 2 => Q3TX City's information system for resolving complaints 3 => Q3TX City website 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of information programs 5 => Q3TX Other 6 0 => Q3TX Don't know 8 => Q4 Refused 9 => Q4 In order to address <Q3>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes 1 Maybe 2 No 3 Don't know 8 Refused 9 4 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 g. � Ar -kat. i:h- -`ip4> {ski± `5*.xfsJ�r`Avit fu+r*.«w�.... .-.-.<. Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library 01 => Q4A Growth and Development 02 => Q4B Surface and Ground water 03 => Q4C Development of Downtown Fayetteville 04 => Q4F College Avenue Improvement 05 => Q4G Housing 06 => Q4D A Clean and Green City 07 => Q4E Other 08 0 => Q4TX Don't know 28 => Q5 Refused 99 => Q5 67 = -• •,. ,,..,......,., ...°... What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Hours open 01 => Q4TX Books available 02 => Q4TX Audiovisual items available (eg videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) 03 => Q4TX Computer resources available 04 => Q4TX Children's and teen programs and services 05 => Q4TX Adult programs and services 06 => Q4TX Availability of branch libraries 07 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of the Fayetteville Public Library 08 => Q4TX Other 09 0 => Q4TX Don't know 98 => Q5 Refused 99 => Q5 o - i:mt% z ,,,ho ( z)'c"r is r t'^ -0a " ? ...,*".'l, d_Q4B What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Stricter development standards 1 => Q4TX Lower development standards 2 => Q4TX Limiting growth 3 => Q4TX Promoting growth 4 => Q4TX More environmental protection 5 => Q4TX Less environmental protection 6 => Q4TX Other 7 0 => Q4TX Don't know 8 => Q5 Refused 9 => Q5 5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Water quality 1 => Q4TX Storm drainage " 2 => Q4TX Flood control 3 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of water 4 => Q4TX Other 5 0 => Q4TX Don't know 8 => Q5 Refused 9 => Q5 70 fig=, ...4e.m What aspect of housing needs the most attention? 11,;x -err--<^- t .✓x 5;4b: Q4D, Promote affordable housing 1 => Q4TX Code enforcement 2 => Q4TX Public housing 4.3 => Q4TX Funding for safety or handicap accessibility 4 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of housing 5 => Q4TX Other 6 0 => Q4TX Don't know 8 => Q5 Refused 9 => Q5 as SyFaryr'w What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Definitions: Code Enforcement examples include enforcing city building codes dealing with issues such as abandoned homes and cars, trash, weeds and debris. Hillside preservation Tree planting and landscaping Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets Removal of power lines from street frontage Stronger codes Improved code enforcement All of the above Other Don't know Refused 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 O 98 99 _> Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX _> Q4TX => Q4TX _> Q5 _> Q5 4E 6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... I More attractive buildings and streets ...................................................... 2 More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 Moreoffice space................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement" landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Papa John's Pizza Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street...................................................................... Maple to Sycamore Street...................................................................... Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard .......................................... Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road ................................................... Allof College Avenue needs improvement ........................................... Don't know............................................................................................. Refused............................................................................ Which aspect of the <Q4G> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections....................................................... 5 Streetresurfacing....................:............................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 . v ev. -�sf 1K�uaw ✓:[ N�`i' ^..k .ti.tAs y9 �dT In order to address <Q4>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... 1 Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No............................................................................................................ 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 gs �•f.•"JaR t .... T �e .sa✓..,.5 Ti?T(Gla �i << <t �)aa--l' t 4 u.ec�xe [.v:). } •k.. R5 iT' , 4)wy( V .L"wa rxlaR«�..',c-si.L'eA� ..' tai att. .aY.7,µ`. �a%,7.k n.:Ja4i:Y,L i'' f}$LY>i$�.`ar.ier, tY. Okay, let's look at a slightly different subject. Of the following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. - Planned and managed growth................................................................_ I => Q5A Development of Downtown Fayetteville ................................................ 2 => Q5B Improvement of College Avenue............................................................3 => Q5F Development of South Fayetteville........................................................ 4 => Q5C Improved mobility and street quality......................................................5 => Q5D A beautiful city- clean and green............................................................ 6 => Q5E Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Interviewer: If the R is unsure what option two means tell them, "Denser housing means more units per acre." Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans................................................................................. 1 => Q5TX Develop denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and row houses..........................................................................4................... 2 => Q5TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................................. 3 => Q5TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure.........................................4 => Q5TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................ 5 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 xg To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville -includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... I => Q5TX More attractive buildings and streets ...................................................... 2 => Q5TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q5TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q5TX Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 => Q5TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 79 N • $'Yx. '4' - or s..s O'i Y • 4M ^hA^ . . • 4 �".'LI G ' N(N [ + ['hr. A ry V [ v. a+ jre.1 ray. dYc}unY�W l.Y{iYal�nn$p� �Isi?sa�f c �.... Hsu ae�.L" c. nvlifLc b.m�.ra41aVK� a[Aiy{'u]4 �•u�r4M Two-ai�K4i[f To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. I => Q5TX Developnew parks ............................................................................... 2 => Q5TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q5TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q5TX Developsidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q5TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q5H Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 80�TIY f[gj}i� o "arn_.5fAN.Y-^'�9Y'-.-ry....,a.s-a,s5�X" '�}•.��('�\/''-'� . J , %?l iiy +i .n Nli h c srL.er.rr n .5-...ws s.,5Y...?.:..�Y .aj>.�u.US.ys v .v+.:`.su .rr.':4vlid�...e�x:"n: - •.VNryy.:.>rtiG�•. ., i In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks.....................................................:................... I => QSTX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts...........................................3 => Q5TX Develop improved public transportation................................................4 => Q5TX Improve traffic flow................................................................................ 5 => Q5TX Don't know...............................:.............................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (eg brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (eg interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue......... I => Q5TX Preserve hillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q5T)C Improve quality of parks throughout the city ......................................... 3 => Q5TX Preservetrees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q5TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q5TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q5TX Enact a rental property inspection program ............................................ 7 => Q5TX Don't know........................................................:..................................... 8 => Q6 Refused..................................................................................................79 => Q6 82: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Traffic light, pizza shop, frame shop Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... I Maple to Sycamore Street• ........................................................................ 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard...........................................3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................... 4 All of College Avenue needs improvement ............................................ 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 83: Which aspect of the <Q5F> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets........................................................... I - _> Q5TX Landscaping improvements other than trees ...........................................2 2 => Q5TX Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 => Q5TX Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 => Q5TX The center turn lane at intersections....................................................... 5 => Q5TX Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q5F Q5G 10 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 84: Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets........................................................... 1 Landscaping improvements other thantrees...........................................2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks................................................................:............................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Streetresurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know............................................................................................... 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q5H 85`x„ --yam=• a.s - , 9e s. . 'N Y - . Q5TX In order to address <Q5>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... 1 Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 86 J 1: 2 h�i.�'1'Y�']' l J'} .a.. ,1:1Y �..� i..-nth ( 42. yl i"any y .� ��T�l✓�1�.'}J' .,,`at*'.' YeJ °L _ r'�..s r':t.es '.e�r3-.�r�-d+sr+i+ra r-: '.a.+. Yi:Yl avifaph ..+Wd.i31L:'..•;' ..` .. ` V Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth..............................................:.................. 1 => Q6A Development of Downtown Fayetteville................................................2 => Q6B Improvement of College Avenue............................................................ 3 => Q6F Development of South Fayetteville........................................................4 => Q6C Improved mobility and street quality ......................................................5 => Q6D Abeautiful city- clean and green............................................................6 => Q6E Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 71 ]y.�C�:�i �. •�}F�(+'�. �J 81 iM� ThM YVYJ eY.�}[�1•'• UyRiL�31'1,y '1'? 1rj♦a APL♦ - 1 PASAajZQ6A i F fM Y,J`�Jw IS T.≥l E1 j.Y/S. N . Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans......................................................................... 1 => Q6TX Develop affordable housing.................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................... ........ 3 => Q6TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure ......................................... 4 => Q6TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................ 5 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A `'-+••n-.t' ;- :t! T+Se +... yrW,+...wrs�yan T Y..eP�: W �ipTnt- S'e."`Rq�p5fs-...., { bl .r . '. '.v ?8: b < ...L• v r +t .._ ll..JJ..,�a � � ��Y r\!S R .R l. ♦ rm.YWRNYIilranlS�v`56�ur 4�.�e041 sc� x4Y:t ..w�oY? �..sA.w aWwTYaY.Ja{'i. +.r. r.I. y..ti-�e•. ar�.YaQ VB To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you mostprefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... I => Q6TX More attractive buildings and streets ...................................................... 2 => Q6TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q6TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q6TX Greater ease of access and parking......................................................... 5 => Q6TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 89: Q6C .an -f-- w9ul --R.umogt pffder o improve South Ffiyetteville .�R.}.which would 'yottmosQprefefl Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville ..............I - => Q6TX Develop new parks................................................................................. 2 => Q6TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 _> Q6TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q6TX Develop sidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q6TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q6H Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 12 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 4Y• to 4 :w. 90 •.ri iF3.`-.rt�}.j ,•..ai -,�:e P We. s .:. '.'�F ^a +ns Va-^"^.: ..:r ��rw �?� �ea..r,;L-�L.\�a:ro-w4�w.za rw.~Ci...'��.� • .r �. .. ......i Q6�, In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... I => Q6TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q6TX Develop improved public transportation................................................ 4 => Q6TX Improve traffic flow..................................................:............................. 5 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A i'f'+F`R.Y. Y,'Yw+ yiy .•M.R 9ev u .?:�n�Ihr mw:'. . .,➢`w �.\rn'.!.i'^1e a.ya�r.x -.. qWWPs•�1(.tp Rrtnc. [.. - Y 1_ 9..N.r�va*t�nvr�hdavia;+n'wk':.r+sthz#c4=.d^zze'a�:,:x6a".4w.=,mu:..�.s.,w:c`++h'B` To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (eg brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (eg interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue ......... I => Q6TX Preservehillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city .........................................3 => Q6TX Preservetrees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q6TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q6TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q6TX Enact a rental property inspection program ............................................ 7 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 92: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Traffic light, Pizza Shop, Frame Shop Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... 1 Maple to Sycamore Street....................................................................... 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard ........................................... 3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................... 4 All of College Avenue needs improvement............................................5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A Q6F 13 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 93: Which aspect of the <Q6F> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers; etc. Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................I => Q6TX Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 => Q6TX Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 => Q6TX Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 => Q6TX The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 => Q6TX Street resurfacing .................................................................................... 6 = > Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 94: Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs. the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................1 Landscaping improvements other than trees...........................................2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections....................................................... 5 Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know........ Refused ............. ............................................................................. 8 ........ 9 1 GJ....................................................................................... 4.............. I... Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q6H 1EI Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 'ii In the past fe ears, the City has developed .the Downtown Master Plan revitalizing downibwQ Fayetteville. How satisfied are you with the plam process? Are you: Interviewer: Don't read "haven't d of the plan". Examples of th evitalization include the Convention Center, mo ' the library downs , financing the rebuilding of the Mountain Inn block, remo ing the old urthouse, redesigning and improving the gardens on the square and i o ' g the Lights of the Ozarks Festival. Very satisfied ............................... Satisfied ....................................... Neither satisfied nor dissatis£ .. 97: To what extent Was it to: .. .......................... ...................................................... in the Planning process? Agreat extent...................................................................................... 1 Someextent........................................................................................ 2 Neither some or a small ex ................................3 ............................................................ 3 Smallextent ........................................................................................ 4 Have not partici ed at all in the planning process ..... ....................... 5 Don't know.................................................:........................ ............... 8 Refuse......................................................................................... .......9 In the past fetj%ars, the City rebuilt and repaved Dickson Stresk1Italled new lighting, installedn4 repaired sidewalks, gutters and cujb< added handicap accessibility features aIM.dded new street crossings, page and landscaping. How satisfied or dissatisfied you with the changer" Verysatisfied...................................................................................... Satisfied.......................................................2 .. .............. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfie ............................ ............................. 3 Dissatisfied................................................................... ..................... 4 Very. dissatisfied ................................................................................ 5 Don't know.................................................................................... ..... 8 Refused................................................................................................. 15 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Faye Ile has initiated several new programs in the last few years. Please tell m.� which of the following programs you are aware of? Yes No Don't know Refusea The anti -litter program = Street resurfacing,==_ idewalk, curb and gutter improvements ew ark ro rammin ;: New multi -use trail system Council of _ eighborhoods' neighborhood ssociations ublic safety -_ m rove is 105: How effective has thi Very effective .......... Effective .................. Neither effective nor Ineffective ................ Very ineffective.... Don't know... Refuse .................. 106: How has the et resut quality of your typen Interviewer: This is also A lot smoother .............. Smoother....................... The same as before ....... Rougher .................. ... A lot rougher.. ........... Don't I,_nnt ................................................................................... Re................................................................................................. 9 program been? ig, sidewalks, curbs and gutters Is it: / "overlay" propafi. 1 2 Q� 'Is 16 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 How has your us Fayetteville's parks changed, if at , as are: changes in park pro g? Has your park use: Increaseda lot ................................... ............................................... 1 Increased............................................................................................. 2 Stayedthe same ........................ ........................................................ 3 Decreased................................................................ ......................... 4 Decreaseda lot................................................................................... 5 Don't know................................................................................ ........ 8 Refused............................................................................................. 9 One oTie goals for the multi -use trail system is to provide a well- ed, safe and efficie system for pedestrians and bicyclists th will connect neighborhoods, ptck, schools and businesses. If such a t system existed in your neighborhood, TIIbw likely would you bet se it to get around for transportation and/or recreaIbn Very likely .......... Likely .................. Neither likely nor Unlikely .............. Very unlikel ..... Don't is your neighborhood association to your concerns: Interviewer: This associations. Very responsive .................. Responsive .......................... Neither responsive nor unre Unresponsive ................... Very unresponsive .. ........ - 4444 ....................4.4.46...... I am not a me r of a neighborhood association (silent) ................. 6 Don't kn ................_... _ _. _4444 e only to Council of Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 1 i6Q9F 111Q9G Police ................................................. .............................................. 1 Fire............................................ ........................................................ 2 Ambulance..............................................................'3 . Don't know....................................................................... ................. 8 Refused..........................................................................4............ ..... 9 Now we're going to do something a bit different. For each of the following types of housing in Fayetteville, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the number of these housing units is just about right. if`u� t w., ys 113 , r n`: p}5 t �i �Mt44c #R@L R 4i r P(e�l Oti _'nvn.ci. .t.Y4� ::.i rj.5 "sc.3}xa5i+=_�T rre` Housing for first time buyers Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................:............................................................................... 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 14� �x� ♦�\aeG-raRec'�`t�'X+vv<..�yR�ol�nY^ ,xMsaR ,t+�wlYe<'Ya✓aP'Yss�e4is�lOL ..wfvv♦ar... A. SrY.ada.St..A� ar+• ♦ .v 2 i •4�.1 V yYiY. a.. .. M4.' Condominiums Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Condominiums are individually owned homes or apartments contained in a multi -unit complex or on land owned commonly by all residents. Too many .e. mmev�aiz ae.:.�y ^F.j'4!a♦.wr+r�a�- II IS •. � S Y � I' j l V- \ _ \ice � �F� � NV's. a•�.-'S�.-.I I� J f4� YntfZ) wn �4-wvi:?t atv...J..e elm.. Y�iw R �.fTY'.i.♦4 .♦ry Ia .. n._ jay-yT.y.�yy4RW�SW.v\ �s.s♦.I Apartments Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Too many Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 LT1 K'IlC' '�fn >,<e,y<, w•"i)v.'MMquw',a�.F 1�'++f'�ttix"VFm" ��qr.,��.ypv�'a'44 Maw -rsr-. YlV♦ .. - vA t L:` ri3 ..3. � • ni -v \tat v,l�i S+i IA A*#`•. 1/�/r �a.L�+iOatr+u:.w�ai l•iL♦..{�." �w....wi.4'+c«N:'\lir.Y�.a,•rvsW.i�•r..i.w Single family homes Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount...................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 emu n-.L.y..kJYw\M Housing for older adults .♦.Y...,� Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany ............................................... Toofew .................................................. Just about the right amount .................... Don't know............................................. Refused.................................................. 19 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 • y,'3. . h }.•{V"yMrm. "lOF �''� �i�a✓�'t(� .'i95�AXitw:9FYl�3liai{t ^MfiWaugqyy,,��`` in 3^�'W �..Y a �. ] H... Affordable housing Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Affordable housing is housing which costs no more than 30%. of a household's annual income. Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused...................................................................................................9 .c=-4..'�Y+'"� xnxwr'n'.�M~r`nr�J'1 �f.0.+.r%�.i[Js �'a'i�r ��i. AaI..LGa�.A�f•'rt �Sesli�-Y:'�'sA�W�ra»�+✓.w�-a�'.eY.`:+�� Switching gears, I'm about to ask you two questions where you can select all the answers that apply. To start, when you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: Definitions: Personal Contact includes such activities as. attending City Council meetings, visiting with Council representatives, attending public meetings, visiting City Hall and talking to neighbors, friends or relatives. Newspapers include the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the Morning News, the NWA Times, Fayetteville Free Weekly and All About Town among others. Radio includes stations such as KUAF, KKEG, KXNA and others. Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT); a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Internet includes going to the city website or to other websites. Inserts in utility bills are fliers and handbills included in the utility bills mailed by the City. These inserts inform citizens of changes in policy, suggest energy -saving techniques and other things. Personal contact.................................................................................... 01 Ward meetings ...................................................................................... 02 Council of Neighborhood Association meetings .................................. 03 Newspapers...........................................................................................04 . Radio..................................................................................................... 05 Public access television (CAT)............................................................. 06 Government access channel.................................................................. 07 Other television stations....................................................................... 08 Internet.................................................................................................. 09 Inserts in utility bills............................................................................. 10 I don't seek information from the City..................................................11 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 20 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 amt�. ,. rT -n..,. ! Ai rya0.s�=Mii.�4�� How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell M1. me all the answers that apply. Do you: Attend City Council meetings.............................................................. 01 Visit with City Council representatives................................................ 02 Attend Ward meetings...............................::......................................... 03 Attend Council of Neighborhood Association meetings ...................... 04 Visit with other governmental representatives (eg mayor, city staff) ... 05 Communicate via telephone.................................:............................... 06 Communicate via letter......................................................................... 07 Communicate via e-mail...........................................:........................... 08 Communicate via the city website........................................................ 09 Don't contact the city............................................................................ 10 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 -�,1 t9xx........�.vae.ew <rure�v r^-/�'.�.� lZl'e .., iu.£....:.i._..:..> P�' i{Wks"+a..L'9'ifU�K`'lxs'' tT.1231°ts.W°:t;�E -Y. 9, tne'.LxirtAtil]:l F�1 �C1`3 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: Much too slow .................... Somewhat too slow ............. The right amount ................ Somewhat too fast .............. Much too fast ...................... Don't know .......................... Refused ............................... .rte s.`"`+". .}"'^"'4,39GF+'�+- pv. l {{`` nj4'AY`�`°'�4TI��ACp.�� r..�A'�Po" t�1JN � 4 nF /ry �•M��.+�,�1 Gnva•efra{w'N sue*.. ,:r,�ST• ,. <.u;, -a-• �'t •„, xi'T� Tll�' L ' < Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Much too slow Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 21 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 11Z>.ns • .Y! M1S k, r n ` {fir^ a' d_i�-t`�\J4sii4iT"4er.��r in�4YT�[` f`Y{..{ir^�{.G 3r�,%��/�`vr�.' Fayetteville's job growth has been:. Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ 1 Somewhat too slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.............................................:............................................ 5 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs ............................ 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 r-^-+•.r-..Y�" -.sae :1 %TTP 4�nh' ,F -'Y . 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Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth. �^�r-a-,+S"�c ia�' n$�"c>� \asp x+Hw.�a'++o5'. rn aAv+r "Nk.^ irw^s\-vnx ue .w x�.F-a.eNx cwT",+ya� �wV ^'•"'""N Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans ...... 1 Outside currently established neighborhoods ......................................... 2 Neitherone............................................................................................. 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 RefLused................................................................................................... 9 1 12V 3;RP gT i P�ipR ^ZYYt^T'�ciyu1FK$$C�i. �a Va> 43 fe a.n Bg}rya WGr l� °°YY3} G r v 4 1 A uaewY+vuia.�\�avwi✓VGC�}'Kiwi.�.:Fc��+5'i�l�n=4raj�Yuli fnY.f�-£N�rv`r-Yr..\s...i�-ijJiau.'.".a._+.m\�.mnYYa�.a.al.vY�.44 W��.h��.4a S.G:iti i. 1 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Very supportive Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive......................................................3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 22 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 t] ± / .{.'?i9>G'C ♦♦ (( t"Y-!W!r��y1^^'^.� .dVY.a.♦.>.>cT ..y.�pYyj.�ay�yjZ �•t'a�r �1?Y�W •T/ul'5�i1 ci�'�F�iFaMi'F�.iw3Y.v�Xi:4�1 Ji-,:b �h }4 �$ i <'♦�rF"Vl.Q�jQ WW�lr.�sv.��'r�aPe3fwiri[�W.+aTiJc��„ .� How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land - use plans? Are they following them: Definitions: Long-term land use plans are plans for an area of land that prepares for growth and use of the land over a time span of decades. Verywell................................................................................................ 1 Well........................................................................................................ 2 Neither well nor poorly........................................................................... 3 Poorly..................................................................................................... 4 Verypoorly............................................................................................. 5 Don't know................................................................:............................. 8 Refused.................................................:................................................. 9 .i'•.xh�i.t:...aS.'��rw.9�i'.'ci"��•iwtw;waaJw..••-`...:.:tea+.....-3:]-e''�FI> Cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development. How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city? Are you: Interviewer: Examples include the TIF district, South Fayetteville. Verysupportive...................................................................................... l Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive......................................................3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Very unsupportive .............. 4......................... 5 .......................................... Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 I]29•i ..4. , ,,,�� , -(( t ♦.4}.,. �.'W.1 .^��°j'.-,�ti p°�',�� , J�� ..-. w. � ��1�J�}4�'C��.}S.V�.Q20 • 41. �: {! h W$t .V�M1. ^f'.'♦1 f� N'• •IvT�W 4•l�a �.OYY�'�♦a[�Ai �� Y 1}V� J�SY<+Yu 4]'S�•`%i✓ ,.x w�LeN>nwa�.a+aw w.$.uH.+a.ny..rt,:..�wfApuw...n.A6•ivay...L;�.,r�..yF,c:M..�,x?a�.�i,.i:•G�.°5s.'�' ,w; Art...c.zl+as�ii.- .._. For which of the following would you be willing to pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area............................................I Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed ...................... 2 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed ............................. 3 Buying land for parks............:................................................................ 4 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent)........................................5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 23 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Q21 Curve 3/4 of a cent of Fayetteville's sales tax is used for sew mprovement. Do you fa or oppose extending the existing 3/4 cen ax to make other infrastructural i vements? Interviewer: If the tax is a ded, citizens not see an increase in their sales tax. This will simply extend t urati of the tax to provide money for other infrastructural improvements suc 'mproving city water services and road maintenance. 131: Q22 Do you favor or op sending additional tax dolla street improvements? Favor............................................... ................................................ 1 Oppose.............................. ................................................................ 2 Unsure........................................................................... .................. 3 Refused........................................................................................ .... 9 Q23 Is there any area of Fa�etteyille where you woul4befraid to walk alone at night? Yes................................................. ................................................... 1 ................. No..........................6........... ............................................. 2 => Q25 Don't know.................................................................. ............6.4.......8 => Q25 Refused.................................................................................. .......... 9 => Q25 133: / Q24 Where? Enter location here ......................... .. O Don't know....................................................................................... 8 Refused.......................................................................... .................. 9 Q25 How about at home atli igltb- do you feel safe azure, or not? r� Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 135: DEMO We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city. sure we've Less than one year ^•� i.. i � 'I � �.1.` r '^ve s'.�+^^^jtilrfvxr[. rnn�o _.''yyjS'.R Ni On what street do you BettyJo Dr............................................................................................ 01 => /CSST CatoSprings Rd.................................................................................... 02 => /CSST CollegeAve.......................................................................................... 03 => /CSST Crossover (Highway 265) ................. ................................................... 04=> /CSST GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 05 Huntsville Rd. (Route16)..................................................................... 06 => /CSST Lafayette............................................................................................... 07 => /CSST LakeSequoyah Dr................................................................................ 08 => /CSST Leverett................................................................................................. 09 => /CSST MapleSt...:............................................................................................ 10 => /CSST Mission(Route 45)............................................................................... 11 NorthSt............................................................................................... 12 => /CSST OldWire Rd.......................................................................................... 13 RollingHills Blvd................................................................................. 14 => /CSST SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 => /CSST SchoolSt................................................................:.............................. 16 => /CSST SixthSt. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 17 => /CSST Sycamore.............................................................................................. 18 => /CSST TownshipRd......................................................................................... 19 WedingtonRd....................................................................................... 20 => /CSST ZionBlvd.............................................................................................. 21 => /CSST Otherstreet........................................................................................... 22 O => /CSST Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => /CSST Refused.....................................................:........................................... 99 => /CSST 25 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 138: Is your house number odd or even? Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." - Odd......................................................................................................... I Even........................................................................................................ 2 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 a 1 a Y (�/Ml� 1 sy� t i 79771s!�n '. .yi..'^ �r r��nry�`Nn W • Wi a. {.vy. b'{ s� .. '�'.,p. ��._a'''....r' ii�.......lTi_:tU'U'� 2�¢i`�"ss".�1it7.:i 5`Ae" i'in«ruYFIiV JT What is the nearest cross street to your home? - Cleveland.............................................. Crossover (Highway 265) ..................... Garland Ave .......................................... Huntsville Rd. (Route 16) ..................... Lafayette............................................... Leverett................................................. MapleSt............................................... Mission Blvd. (Route 45) ..................... North St............................ Old Missouri Rd............... Old Wire Rd...................... Razorback Rd ................... RockSt............................. S. School St...................... ............................................ 01 ............................................ 03 Which of these best describes your residence: One family house detached from any other houses................................1 One family house attached to one or more houses..................................2 A building with two or more apartments ................................................ 3 Mobilehome........................................................................................... 4 Dormitory or residence hall.................................................................... 5 => /FUTR Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 26 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 HOME Do you rent or own 142: FUTR In the next five years, ou plan to rent a home you plan to buy a home? Rent a home .......................................• 1 => /REAS Buya home ..............................................2 => /REAS Neither................................................................... ...........................4=>/REAS Other................................................................................ ..............:.. 3 O => /REAS Don't kno.........................................:.......................................... ...... 8 => /REAS Re......................................................................................6............ _> /REAS 14 Demog. . FUTO In the next five ye o you plan to continue$3jjigf home or do you plan to rent a home? 27 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? I have a list: Interviewer: if the R gives more than one reason, get the TOP reason. Schoolquality ................................................. The weather ..:................................................. High value for the tax dollar ........................... Recreation opportunities ................................. Bornhere........................................................ All of the above .............................................. Other............................................................... Don't know ...................................................... AnrlouA Which of the following best describes you? Are you: Interviewer: If the R gives you two answers, ask them which BEST describes them. Working full-time (35 hours a week or more) Working part-time ......................................... Looking for work ........................................... Student, not working ...................................... Student, working part-time ............................ Student, working full-time ............................. A full-time homemaker.................................. Retired and work part or full-time ................. Retired and dnn't vnrle 01 02 03 ................................... 04 ................................... 05 Other..................................................................................................... 10 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 How long, on average, does it take you to go one way to work, school or a place to which you regularly commute? Interviewer: If they have two or more activities, e.g. work and school, ask about their longer commute. One quarter hour or less (15 minutes or less) ....................................... 01 Half hour (30 minutes).......................................................................... 02 Three quarters hour (45 minutes).......................................................... 03 Onehour (60 minutes).......................................................................... 04 Hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).......................................................05 Hour and a half (90 minutes)................................................................ 06 Hour and three-quarters (105 minutes).................................................07 Two hours (120 minutes)...................................................................... 08 Two and a quarter hours or more (135 minutes or more) ..................... 09 Not applicable (doesn't leave home).....................................................TJ7 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Definitions: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino describes people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race (US Census Bureau definition). Yes.......................................................................................................... I No........................................................................................................... 2 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 What is your race? White...................................................................................................... 1 Black or African-American.................................................................... 2 Asian....................................................................................................... 3 American Indian or Alaska native..........................................................4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander..............................................S Other.......................................................................................................6 O Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 29 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? 12th grade or less, no diploma................................................................ I - High school graduate or GED................................................................. 2 Some college, no degree......................................................................... 3 Associate degree (eg AA, AS, vocational school, certificate program).. 4 Bachelor's degree (eg BA, BS, AB)........................................................5 Graduate or professional degree.............................................................6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 150: VOTE Demoeraolrres " In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick,. or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you Tn the 2004 presidential election: Interviewer: If the R is unsure which election you are referring to tell them, "In 2004, you remember that John Kerry ran for president on the Democratic ticket against George W. Bush for the Republicans. For that election, which of the following best describes you:" I did not vote (in the election last November) ........................................ 1 I thought about voting last time- but didn't ............................................. 2 I usually vote, but didn't last time........................................................... 3 Iam sure I voted..................................................................................... 4 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 e'''�,6i:€ta' in`'rrt `'x~ .i.'isrm,.z ' _ 'Sk'h,^ ^v�•� F {� %i¢mO .... res A a'. In what year were you born? Enteryear................................................................................... Don't know........................................................................................ 9998 Refused............................................................................................. 9999 30 Codebook for. the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be in 2005? Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. Less than $15,000 $15,001 to $25,000................................................................................. 2 $25,001 to $35,000................................................................................. 3 $35,001 to $50,000..................................................:.............................. 4 $50,001 to $75,000................................................................................. 5 $75,001 to $100,000............................................................................... 6 Morethan $100,000................................................................................ 7 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Male.................................. Female .....:........................ Refused ............................. 154: How many people, Enter response......... Don't know .............. Refused _.. live in .4...I ............... 1 ............4....4... 2 ........... 9 SIZE .............6......... ............. 98 1 �....... 99 CHIL How many c t live in this household? Interviews i dren are ages 17 or younger. Enternumber ...................... .............................................................. Don't know................................................................ .................. 98 Refused...................................................................................... ... 99 31 a4 a &rd 7fQ4tCtL '5"�7 123 Hotz Hall • Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-1201 • 479.575.4222 • 479.575.2474 (FAX) • src@uark.edu Survey Research Center Proposal to Survey Fayetteville Citizens for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas April 23, 2007 Paul Becker, Finance and Internal Services Director Susan Thomas, Public Information and Policy Advisor, Project Director Kevin Springer, Budget Manager This is a proposal to survey the citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the City of Fayetteville. Research Design Telephone survey The Survey Research Center (SRC) would conduct a telephone survey of citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the numbers of completed interviews needed to assure a desired estimated sampling error. If the budget allows, additional Fayetteville households would be screened in order to augment the number of surveys completed by African American and Hispanic/Latino households. Estimates in Table I are offered for interviews approximately 17 minutes in length. A pre -survey letter would be sent to all sample members for whom an address is available in advance of the telephone survey. In addition, the data would be analyzed with at least one bivariate analysis so as to indicate with more confidence phenomena of interest. Data will be compared with previous years' results to identify trends in citizen interest in various issues as well. Questionnaire Design & Field Testing The SRC would work with officials of the City of Fayetteville to revise a questionnaire that addresses the City's objectives for the survey. The 2007 questionnaire would draw on the instrument that the City of Fayetteville used to survey its citizens in 2001, 2003 and 2005. With City officials, the SRC would develop very few additional and/or alternative questions to solicit opinions on issues germane to the current objectives. The 2003 survey took 17.3 minutes on average to administer and the 2005 survey took 23.6 minutes, on average. For the 2007 survey, questions would be limited to those which could feasibly be included in a 17 -minute survey. SRC staff would critique the questionnaire, in consultation with the City. In addition, the SRC, in conjunction with the City, would develop the letter, introductory scripts and any desired press releases. The questionnaire and related correspondence must be reviewed by the University of Arkansas' (UA) Institutional Review Board (IRB), a process the SRC would facilitate. The IRB reviews the questionnaire and associated correspondence for its suitability for the people who would be surveyed. Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 New and alternative questions would be critiqued by SRC staff. Experienced interviewers would administer it to each other and critique it. The SRC would subsequently field test approximately 25 questionnaires before beginning the survey. These findings would be shared with City personnel for review. Adjustments to the telephone interview would be made to correct errors or implement desired changes. Prior to the start of calling, a letter would be mailed to all sample members for whom addresses are available, informing them of the nature of the survey and their important role in taking it. The letter establishes credibility for the survey and prepares recipients to receive the call when it comes. City residents are more amenable to answering telephone surveys if they are aware of the survey. The letter is even more effective than general publicity in informing citizens of the survey. The letters would be printed on City of Fayetteville letterhead and mailed in City envelopes. Please note that the letters would be sent to approximately one-fourth of the sample members. In the 2003 survey, 68 percent of the respondents asked about the letter were cognizant of having received it, although only about 50 percent of the sample members were mailed letters. The remaining sample would be called only. The effectiveness of the research design depends partially on personalizing the mailings. Therefore, the SRC would print the envelopes, rather than using labels, and affix stamps rather than using a machine stamp. Furthermore it is expected that electronic signatures of the mayor and city council members would be printed on the letters, if they agree to this strategy. It is the SRC's preference that the City, in conjunction with the SRC, prepare a press release or set of press releases so as to inform the sizable fraction of residents who would not receive pre - interview letters of the survey and its purposes. Sample The SRC would complete surveys of at least 379 citizens of Fayetteville. The estimated sampling error associated with this number of surveys ±5±5 percent if a simple random sample is drawn. A random sample of telephone numbers generated for the City of Fayetteville would be purchased. The longer the survey, the more sample needed. In order to gamer the desired number of completed interviews, each telephone number would be called as many as six times. The SRC follows methods that are demonstrated to improve response rates. Subject to the client's preferences, the SRC guarantees to carefully follow the agreed -upon research design. As optimistic as the SRC are about response rates, however, they cannot be guaranteed. Only adults (people age 18 or older) would be interviewed. To enable the results to be generalized to individuals rather than households, these estimates include costs of randomly selecting respondents within the household. Bilingual interviewers would interview I-lispanic/Latino respondents, if needed. All interviewers are trained to forward Spanish-speaking respondents to the bilingual interviewers. Oversampling Minority Ethnicity Populations While the budget estimates do not include costs of oversampling, this technique could be used if it is found that the project is underbudget. Therefore, the following information is primarily meant to be informative in case, funds were to become available. According to the 2000 Census of Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 Population' African American and Hispanic/Latino residents compose approximately 5 percent each of Fayetteville's population. It is likely that citizens from these two groups hold opinions on the survey topics that differ from those held by citizens of the majority ethnicity. Both African American and Hispanic/Latino respondents tend to under -respond to surveys. Because they compose a small fraction of the population and they respond to surveys in percentages lower than their representation in the population, proportionately more households from these two groups would be surveyed. To obtain an estimated sampling error of± 20 percent, approximately 46 people need to be surveyed. This would provide 23 African American and 23 Latino/Hispanic completed responses. Without the additional screening, it is estimated that about 11 African American and 12 Hispanic/Latino residents would complete the survey. In order to obtain surveys from the additional 11 Hispanic/Latino and 12 African American households the SRC would screen households at numerous additional telephone numbers. If oversampling were used, these numbers would be screened only. Any household members who identify themselves as African American or Hispanic/Latino would be interviewed until the desired number of completed interview is obtained. Please note, however, these estimates guarantee only that the SRC would call all of these numbers at least six times, if appropriate. The SRC cannot guarantee that 23 surveys would be completed by African American and 23 by Hispanic/Latino Fayetteville residents however diligent the effort. If used at all, oversampling to complete additional surveys with African American and Hispanic/Latino households would only be performed within the limits of the budgeted calling hours. Survey Publicity The SRC recommends that the City announce the survey in the issues of any of its publications or other appropriate communications media that would be published prior to or coincidentally with the survey. The SRC would gladly provide information needed in the announcement. Time Line A tentative time line is shown in Table 2. Because the survey is being revised rather than drafted anew, the initial time period could be shortened significantly. The time line is drafted so as to account for a review via a democratic process, however. Data collection is scheduled to begin in late August to follow the opening of the University of Arkansas and return to school of students of the Fayetteville Public Schools. The later calling period is much more efficient because it is easier to reach respondents. Furthermore, students and their families are much more likely to be heard 'Census ofPopulation 2000. U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, DP -I. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000. Data Set: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF1) 100 -Percent Data Geographic Area: Fayetteville township, Washington County, Arkansas. Washington, DC. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/QT Fable?ds_name=D&geoid=06000US0514391283&gr_nam e=DEC_2000_SFl_U_DPI &_Tang=en. Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 from because they have returned to the community from vacations and other activities. Table I Proposed Time Line for the 2007 Favetteville Citizen's Survey Telephone Survey Telephone survey,with initial letter Weeks Dates in 2007 Revise questionnaire 5 February 21 — Ma31 Submit questionnaire and letter for IRB review 2 June 1- June 21 Program telephone interviewing stem and test 3 June 10 - June 22 Conduct field tests and review responses 1.5 June 25 - June 27 Request Council Members' and Mayor's signatures 2 June 21 - July 5 Address, print and sign letters and mail 1 Jul 9 - July 10 Conduct interviews 3 August 26 — September 10 Clean and analyze data and write report 5 September 11 — October 15 Revisions and final report 2 'October 16 —November 12 Deliverables Communication about progress would be made to the project director every week during the period of telephoning or mailing. After the study, the SRC would provide a Data Report. It would include a simple codebook and frequencies of the variables. The data would be delivered electronically in Excel. A short Technical Report and graphic presentation would be written and presented to City officials as desired. In addition, a slightly more in-depth report indicating changes over time would also be written. These would include revisions of charts or figures and up to six or so bivariate analyses. Please note that thelatter pertains to tables rather than variables. e Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 Table 2 Proposed Projec BUDGET - University of Proposed to (Sponsor): 1 Proposed Project Dates: Dr. Molly un SALARIES & WAGES Project Director - Longstreth Assist Director Research Assistant 1 @ Research Assistant 2 @ Research Assistant 3 @ Hourly Employees - FRINGE BENEFITS Longstreth (non -classified personnel) Research Assistants (classified personnel) Hourly Employees OTHER DIRECT COSTS Toll charges and Line Charges Sample Supplies Postage Institutior al Rate: 25.3% 25.3% 7.0% $1,579 $0 $210 $691 $3,217 $411 $1,071 $572 $245 $1,355 $20 $730 I VIAL UIKCUI UVSIS` $17,757 Subtotal Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) $17,757 F & A COST (MTDC subtotal x RATE): 0.0% 0.0% $6,215 TOTAL PROJECT COST $23,972 'Note: Any slight calculation discrepancy is due to spreadsheet rounding. 5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 r ri.rr, i�ir,vtLa�r,�.1:11G>N.1V,J;,�'UtCVEY QUESTIONS NOT HIGHLIGHTED WERE NEW IN THE 2005 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZENS SURVEY. QUESTIONS WHICH ARE CROSSED OUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET BROVIDED FOR THE 2007 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZENS SURVEY. 54TMYv�. �.p�ry T.RlfrtT '•9•., r '1 (i ♦V, YWi�.rvya�M.y�we».T..p1•tWV.},�.s.Ii'T�.`i.]vraJ'..�Wt- � . . 1 fL.t�- . Y . : n C t l.. .} Y . ".^r.�'(A_ .�.Y.NJ4. .n R�:l . M1.SY l.:q .Y.. ..i..V4:.-•� a =. vli, QIA Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate -:.1...�afr �.11l�r. Fayetteville L - as a place to live? Excellent................................................................................................. Good....................................................................................................... 2 Neither good nor poor............................................................................. 3 Poor......................................................................................................... Verypoor................................................................................................ Don't know.............................................................................................. Refused................................................................................................... 9 55: Q1B How would you ra a effectiveness of Fayetteville's City gove ent? Excellent......................................... .................... .............................. 1 Good........................................................................:.......................... 2 Neither good nor pool -......................................3 Poor.............................................. Verypoor................................................................................ ......... 5 Don't know.......................................................................................... Refuse..................................................................................................9 5Vlrcrw+a•n. JM `1r•'.j •`�'• ! 1i°"W ae m+mr?�^.�+s'r-ovau\t, n.� e+yyM1�Nrny • � • n�a+ wr- L 4 (MyF Fi Y+.ji i �' F' M•N^!dM-�(y i1% 'i �.S♦nv •arAM1]RLV2k•�YWI�fH�tyy�r ��yiK.ue ii�43 S�T•t....��.a 1«�1Ah5C•�•� vLkwK._iY�.tiilllfvnurvv�pi+r1YroYQ�s ni,inhl+M1�vzitlQ2Li With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. - Utilities................................................................................................. 0I - Public Safety Services.......................................................................... 02 Transportation....................................................................................... 03 Streets................................................................................................... 04 Parks and Recreation Services.............................................................. 05 Information Programs........................................................................... 06 Other.....................................................................................................07 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville 'includes the region of Fayetteville bordered' by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library............................................................:...... 01 Growth and Development..................................................................... 02 Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 Development of Downtown Fayetteville..............................................04 College Avenue Improvement.............................................................. 05 Housing................................................................................................. 06 A Clean and Green City........................................................................ 07 Other..................................................................................................... 08 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 6 >afj4» _ ¢ r c } r✓.!}e N V r}Y. �aa� rc�� ..i2,....r+e.:i.a%acLx�Y'��awer&Yr�'4YE=J% .r'a'M-�w>' e.be'urt%Jw+Lk.�e..i...Sy'ari�laer. na�tiewr�.. w...atii�r�. Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities................................................................................................... I => Q3A Public Safety Services............................................................................ 2 => Q3B Transportatio0......:................................................................: => Q Streets..................................................................................................... 4 => Q31) Parks and Recreation Services................................................................ 5 => Q3E Information Programs............................................................................. 6 => Q3F Other....................................................................................................:.. 7 O => Q3TX Don't know.........................................................:.................................... 8 => Q4. Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 R�fx aS. c'^^4RSRY1' ,ri`tal""'eel'yn.✓wf,"N?��e"NM+"RR^.�1is.C,S+-.y r.,.+ac'+.z4 `nMV }`'Cj°a"[e 'MS' ° `.Y`»"^"e{�ym"`"-y `a 4;" ' A' What ��(�• f�y+. x^y5�,uiAi b axe S.+ �"i+ry s �'.t.iT ¢- h gym; Jl� , t r a. . {x v.p fart. 3��'5Q3A1 Jv��iii�a�W4¢N xt�+�1Ww«T.5,i'ee .�JY1.MYkWMv.Wbe.≥_iVa.�'.x>.x uiF+vA.rt.�k.�3'.'xaxmiau�.ds4.rv�cxirw>'5]03.4 What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Garbage collection.................................................................................. I => Q3TX Recycling................................................................................................ 2 => Q3TX Water and sewer maintenance services ................................................... 3 => Q3TX Meter reading and utility billing services ............................................... 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of utilities......................................................... 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused......................................................:............................................ 9 => Q4 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? Police......................................:............................................................... 1 => Q3TX F'tre................................................:......................................................... 2 => Q3TX Animalcontrol........................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Ambulance.............................................................................................. 4 => Q3TX Disaster preparedness............................................................................. 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of public safety services..................................6 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 vgpyry t 3�^i�Y�.'�M1e/ ♦'.`/sst r+Y ��.\{ +./r+� Sj(vi Y�f/Y4. 1�Tti.1'1'3TFti �/r1/�� Wt ifM�R i � � �i.h 0. .t � #?.i..l. � �l R n.♦ YWi�ir a,[ �� 'fir/ .sri.z. ma ss omr.®'F+.»�m.as�+r't�".dLv'�1�'Yr..f�s:.:WLt.�.(.*.ek678Nv.��li.hgdaM«i+�'i=:w`CR^.Ci. .�/u•./��V What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Ease of car travel in the city................................................................... 1 => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation ........................................ 2 => Q3TX RazorbackTransit................................................................................... 3 => Q3TX Alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking ......................4 => Q3TX Allof the above aspects of transportation ...............................................5 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................:. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 t_.. �.]f � " a- Via. va•1o�63eMv:�i:$e iiR..a. <�r.:v3r'e.2�i}v�y' fx.�.�.:1i31 f.%lcf !/ 4M�� i ..w�x`IF. . cap../ v4� �_Q3D What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Streetmaintenance.................................................................................. 1 => Q3TX Cleanliness of streets.............................................................................. 2 => Q3TX Streetrepair............................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Sidewalk maintenance............................................................................ 4 => Q3TX Sidewalk accessibility, such as cut -away curbs ...................................... 5 => Q3TX Allof the above aspects of streets.......................................................... 6 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What aspect of parks and recreation services needs the most attention? Development of new parks................................................................... 01 => Q3TX Park maintenance.................................................................................. 02 => Q3TX Improvement to existing parks............................................................. 03 => Q3TX Recreational facilities........................................................................... 05 => Q3TX Recreation for youth............................................................................. 06 => Q3TX Recreation for adults............................................................................. 07 => Q3TX Concerts in city parks........................................................................... 08 => Q3TX Lights of the Ozarks............................................................................. 09 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of park and recreation services ...................... 10 => Q3TX Other..................................................................................................... 11 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q4 yM® ',L�y✓, ' R12 �A I� {�!( F�L Y:. �A\ �Y SFISi�a S'iY�$➢' yJy �,. Ll ..:l .l Fy Gy. _'/fir 11 L ��. L1rsiL�.t. � L� a F �ec-e}wnl •`•.�C .,Ms�r ^ `._. t i , r �' �.�$'^ �'M'yy'�+.r ��md'S.Y-a �ariis.^Y�SSc<�P' sr..., awwS.e@udr'3 ri y n�'n.v .sGirYa`aSI�� 31vi.. .ilia What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? Definitions: Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Public Access Television (CAT)............................................................1 => Q3TX Government Access Channel.................................................................. 2 => Q3TX City's information system for resolving complaints ............................... 3 => Q3TX Citywebsite............................................................................................ 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of information programs .................................. 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 p .;. ,. t . F:: `i , f��.F't .pn.iY S . ,. raj �• "<- Q3TX f. l' N.1.. .I • L .P.. ! I?V .S p •• f 65 WYi ZG ..!` �L.m'.�T.:�(h^.. � � IY r_�e4f t •3':�'�if'w'4t:i ! Kr.�iswa{"( 9ft Ye.:f.. In order to address <Q3>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... I Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 *eSe `d�,q+V T4�°} m� km�i4� � I n •�." � ts� R ', tM4rz'rasae�v � ff��, ♦iR ,IAF� _`�'2�� u •yob �" •�•�9• G: � '('��1}�I�i¢ h� i`.5q �..�� Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library................................................................... 01 => Q4A Growth and Development..................................................................... 02 => Q4B Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 => Q4C Development of Downtown Fayetteville .............................................. 04 => Q4F College Avenue Improvement.............................................................. 05 => Q4G Housing................................................................................................. 06 => Q4D AClean and Green City........................................................................ 07 => Q4E Other..................................................................................................... 08 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 P ♦ � j��1jyyTT�� i� i>'L ^ FM1T PP4T9M .. ..�..z �a� : What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Hoursopen............................................................................................ 01 => Q4TX Booksavailable..................................................................................... 02 => Q4TX Audiovisual items available (eg videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks)...... 03 => Q4TX Computer resources available............................................................... 04 => Q4TX Children's and teen programs and services...........................................05 => Q4TX Adult programs and services................................................................ 06 => Q4TX Availability of branch libraries.............................................................07 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of the Fayetteville Public Library .................. 08 => Q4TX Other..................................................................................................... 09 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => QS Refused...............................'................................................................. 99 => Q5 What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Stricter development standards............................................................... I => Q4TX Lower development standards................................................................ 2 => Q4TX Limitinggrowth...................................................................................... 3 => Q4TX Promotinggrowth................................................................................... 4 => Q4TX More environmental protection..............................................................5 => Q4TX Less environmental protection................................................................ 6 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q4TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 �-/ C• JE^F �+�1�+-P C E rL � barer Srll[..'22 _'r What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? ......4 ............. 1 => Q4TX 2 => Q4TX ........6...... 3 => Q4TX ...........4.....:.. 4 => Q4TX .................... 5 O => Q4TX 8_> .................... 9 =>Q5 RTt .. ♦:FAn �al+r ir:GTk'.,} y� {NY.fM1i.��5j Y M:- 'li.�.�� 1iY ^l' rJrl�"[y.v� 11/�'�iy: X�LP4Y��+�.yi�. i m � u.d..y .Y��ir 4 �� What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Promote affordable housing.................................................................... I => Q4TX Codeenforcement................................................................................... 2 => Q4TX Public housing 3 => 4TX Funding for safety or handicap accessibility .......................................... 4 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of housing........................................................5 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q4TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Definitions: Code Enforcement examples include enforcing city building codes dealing with issues such as abandoned homes and cars, trash, weeds and debris. Hillside preservation............................................................................. 01 => Q4TX Tree planting and landscaping.............................................................. 02 => Q4TX Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets ................................................03 03 => Q4TX Removal of power lines from street frontage ....................................... 04 => Q4TX Strongercodes...................................................................................... 05 => Q4TX Improved code enforcement................................................................. 06 => Q4TX All of the above.................................................................................... 07 _> Q4TX Other..................................................................................................... 08 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 . v 4..n...v,YS+r�L�i"xs '+t'rxAt� �F' f Y*•c'"`�+" "Rr.Y iNl`£ :i y-aata '^�t�]�,�z. ti a�f. n„:� -tom `l 's°+.v� 'ty� me To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................I => Q4TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q4TX More entertainment businesses and venues............................................3 => Q4TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q4TX Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 => Q4TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q4TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 73: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Papa John's Pizza Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's . Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... 1 Maple to Sycamore Street....................................................................... 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard ........................................... 3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................... 4 All of College Avenue needs improvement ............................................ 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused....................................................................................................9 > Q5 74: Which aspect of the <Q4G> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets........................................................... 1 Landscaping improvements other than trees...........................................2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks............................:................................................................. 4 The center mm lane at intersections.......................................................5 Streetresurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q4G Q4H Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 r k5be Q41N In order to address <Q4>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? .............6..6.6......6............. 1 ....................................... 2 ....................................... ....................................... 8 ....................................... 9 i^''�p,-mq¢''YxP"°.°.s+rtr�s�^c++F.w,iw♦v."yf.''mr . "-'-2''Y°9"'4?`fi5^;l�Ax'`` i,. xc+..era Okay, let's look at a slightly different subject. Of the following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................. 1 => Q5A Development of Downtown Fayetteville ................................................ 2 => Q5B Improvement of College Avenue............................................................ 3 => Q5F Development of South Fayetteville........................................................ 4 => Q5C Improved mobility and street quality......................................................5 => Q5D A beautiful city- clean and green............................................................6 => Q5E Don't know......................................................................6.6.....6......6........ 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 77.a Y.. e ..ew o . fi i. a , .�,�. ;,G� ), '� ,mss (�S�♦1 •x"'."`7ulirlrwl.at�it:.`te�aas3snNvK3e�wusl, eoii�`.s�=a rsm` .r.alaa`..i.r�.st+=R:�9 �e1-�izdf3.w��f.'ftirfi�rY'ar `��4 I'Fr.2'Et�GCt1 Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Interviewer: If the R is unsure what option two means tell them, "Denser housing means more units per acre." Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans...............................................................6................. 1 => Q5TX Develop denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and rowhouses.............................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville ...................:........ = Q Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure.........................................4 => Q5TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................ 5 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 •L vrt. C $� R�sr:�rx�'.,w^-""`:.,-�.r_2Sk.tEE'S�.aas.x.> R �"'•�'p, �c�sd,• 178: r�we ...i,a�.y 'Ym c'�f�A'�'wl�Fu4�'•y �^. vr�ab°�t`�'4�� zti63'i'v�+k`,��yal. �a��xt�x°'Y�r� To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville; which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville' includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................1 => Q5TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q5TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q5TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q5TX Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 => Q5TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 79 Yti § F �}CsT sx , AG4 Ft, mi.- W ^�4Fl�c'`a'r�'miR�MMMs ^N' F f!T• 1 •` u r <J:i� r'.." .1Y i �YrFE rf,r}.L•a. r fi]R f•-i43wy. M'J�a•y `r}+•;Ln a atr�:1 S r� `-}�:, Y 'r 'l� r mxu4e.axnala a�irviYtn 1la'kdrS"[L%a.�Su...�WkaeK*s'.`-4i�?Yiu.Vra .Z.n6i!�ajs,wcS` .,ai1r' +��114?J.' t •ic+.i.+w� nui ��HfR. 4 To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. I => Q5TX Developnew parks................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q5TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q5TX Developsidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q5TX Improve South School Avenue..........................................................4.... 6 => Q5H Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 'r.......-..; :•4 cU. fiYRI"r•Ti • r k T r `�' a s S��L+F';l n1 M rx•. Y^f•�' ^Y«. N �� Ybverw�u'3y �,�{iiY�_lr,R �' wFYB.'viecswX # v ry+• • ry e a/�'J�1 a=••WfNN�d-� ��i YP �a{.Ai4A]ii'. c�'�,YF l .. In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limitsto reduce travel time and congestion.. and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... I => Q5TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q5TX Develop improved public transportation................................................4 => Q5TX Improvetraffic flow..............:................................................................. 5 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 .11' •SSY'e \1�{~�,�.[ � TrN��r � .fin � X+ b'��.�`�t_wr�.,��Sb �.�''�x�y'��'�� nett'-! r � To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (eg brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (eg interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue......... 1 => Q5TX Preserve hillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q5TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city ......................................... 3 => Q5TX Preserve trees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q5TX Enforce codes suchas less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q5TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q5TX Enact a rental property inspection program ............................................ 7 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 82: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Traffic light, pizza shop, frame shop Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... 1 Maple to Sycamore Streett....................................................................... 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard ........................................... 3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................... 4 All of College Avenue needs improvement ............................................ 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q5F 83: Q5G Which aspect of the.<Q5F> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................1 => Q5TX Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 => Q5TX Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 => Q5T)C Crosswalks................................................... ......................................... .. 4 => Q5TX The center turn lane at intersections....................................................... 5 => Q5TX Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused..........................:........................................................................ 9 => Q6 10 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 84 Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................1 Landscaping improvements other thantrees........................................... 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Streetresurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q5H J>.=y)t�'�'�}yK�'�`rW-��tiav�^��3"`=�" ngHe ]in^f[rii�' a�1-•b-•wua r >,.� ^F;�q. �F) s r .A +iA c?.t L .� : D ^I _ �- J M �.1v-v �'-8.�]vvC,�n'] vw✓YM4Y �W Fes. } 5.1 a `E �eLl-".! �Y :.. �,._I.��n�"T 4 f wi:.-vb arv�F�fi3.lsu.1.m_o-c.u;cil.Gl�uS4we-,'2aYwci!Em- u.e�.-x +�.T .v::ui}v)S'L ��__ In order to address <Q5>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... I Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 86`rur i�yy'; ' ai)sl# nakh� }w�a'S "°Hyy ^Y 5 hTe .....�1r.4.. sa9rl..TO'Rii'%itgy p2nNv Max•'£'i /' v_ F) rf[ "9�it"`� ; ..j�fri hEi -J�A �a 1µi aA t�. r F.dAHv /��n/ 3Y.«.sA>.ss.tvGur'4r.:c..lrt cyy.=,-!3sa'R'zx';4i'a-.`a.n,s:.n".aws �`.s,Q:6 Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered 'by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth..............................................::................. 1 => Q6A Development of Downtown Fayetteville................................................2 => Q68 Improvement of College Avenue............................................................3 => Q6F Development of South Fayetteville........................................................4 => Q6C Improved mobility and street quality......................................................5 —> Q6D Abeautiful city- clean and green............................................................6 => Q6E Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 11 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 i r� m „ � t Y sex. �t � nom`♦ nv+4a��'�',�;�^—w�4t11.rr e f � T7. S V m'ryv�y��'y � o?�tr : Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? _ Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans......................................................................... I => Q6TX Develop affordable housing.................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville..................................:.......................................................... 3 => Q6TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure .............. Q6TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................ 5 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................1 => Q6TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q6TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q6TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q6TX Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 => Q6TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 89: Q6C To pr ve-S uo th Faye etteville; W hrch ou d y` o mo p fer4f Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. 1 => Q6TX Developnew parks;................................................................................ 2 . => Q6TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q6TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses.................................4 => Q6TX Develop sidewalks........................................................................._....... 5 => Q6TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q6H Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 12 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 90 c gy pi ra_r T �y Al?g'<yv . CTTe Mq/y�. v:' aLmit`G'irI, - I r35[ A.�nva.°.,:ywag 'Eii` '�, ; j•5 j?3 ' ` ' Q6� In order to improve mobility and'street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving• conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... 1 => Q6TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q6TX Develop improved public transportation................................................ 4 => Q6TX Improve traffic flow..................................................:............................. 5 => Q6TX Don't know...............................................................:.............................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 9'i .,{�mT.m sy�TµN3 R^ P� tt1 i4T A vT t •�n'�t 1`;f�yY it 1. i' i^ To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (eg brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (eg interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue......... I => Q6TX Preservehillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city ......................................... 3 => Q6TX Preservetrees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q6TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures .. 5 => Q6TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances..............6 => Q6TX Enact a rental property inspection program............................................7 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 92: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Traffic light, Pizza Shop, Frame Shop Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... I Maple to Sycamore Street....................................................................... 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard...........................................3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road....................................................4 All of College Avenue needs improvement............................................5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A Q6F 13 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 93: Which aspect of the <Q6F> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets........................................................... I => Q6TX Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 => Q6TX Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 => Q6TX Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 => Q6TX The center turn lane at intersections....................................................... 5 => Q6TX Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 94: Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................1 Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q6G 95 : 4c �?.��^''sa7� I h, 6 ,, _encvv� :. " aQ In order to address <Q6>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes........................................................................................................... 1 Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 Don't know.................................................:..................................:......... 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 MAI Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 9. ow A In the past fe ears, the City has developed the Downtown Master Plan revitalizing downto Fayetteville. How satisfied are you with the plan process? Are you: Interviewer: Don't read "haven't d of the plan". Examples -of th evitalization include the Convention Center, mo ' the library downt financing the rebuilding of the Mountain Inn block, remo ing the old urthouse, redesigning and improving the gardens on the square and i o ' g the Lights of the Ozarks Festival. Verysatisfied...................................................................................... Satisfied.............................................................................................. Neither satisfied nor dissatisf............................................................. 3 Dissatisfied........................................................................................... 4 Verydissatisfied................................................................................... 5 Haven't heard a plan (silent)............................................................6 => Q8 Don't lcno.............................................................................................. 8 => Q8 Re..................................................................:...4.4.......................... 9 => Q8 97: To what extent h you participated in the Down Master Planning process? Was it to: - Agreat extent ................................ ...................................................... I Someextent........................................................................................ 2 Neither some or a small e t............................................................. 3 Smallextent........................................................................................ 4 Have not partici d at all in the planning process ............5 5 Don'[ know...:.......................:.............................................. ..:............ 8 Refuse................................................................................. .......9 in me past to ears, the City rebuilt and repaved Dickson Stree stalled new lighting, 1nsta11efim4 repaired sidewalks, gutters and cuft< added handicap accessibility features an added new street crossings, page and landscaping. How satisfied or dissatisfiecfareyou with the changes.' Verysatisfied...................................................................................... 1 Satisfied.......................................................2 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfie ............................ ............................ 3 Dissatisfied........................................................................................ 4 Verydissatisfied ................................................................................ 5 Don't know.................................................................................... .... 8 Refused................................................................................................. Gl 15 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 99, Faye Ile has initiated several new programs in the last few years. Please tell e which of the following programs you are aware of? Yes No Don't know Refusea The anti -litter program Street resurfacing, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements New park programming. Yew multi -use trail _ stem Council of eighborhoods' neighborhood ssociations ublic safety im rove is Q/ 105: Q9A How effective has the'MMt -litter program been? Very effective .................................. 1 Effective................................................2 Neither effective nor ineffectiv........................................................... 3 Ineffective............................................................... 4 Veryineffective ............................................................. ................... 5 Don't know.............................................................................. ........... 8 Refuse............................................................................................ .. 9 How has the et resurfacing, sidewalks, curbs and gutters prochanged the quality of your type ride? Is it: - Interviewer: This is also calleil4hp "overlay" Alot smoother .................................... ..... ..........................0................ 1. Smoother................................... ....................... .................................. 2 The same as before ...................................................3 Rougher............................................................................................. 4 Alot rougher............................................................................. ........ 5 Don't kn............................................................................................ 8 Re................................................................................................... 9 ILi Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Wi 11 ' /.., �. _\ ~•�`Y""taF�„'t� a}i•..�e.�...e'[we�..�'.+. , "'1* 1 y'�i=.f a f�3'..C r '�`W �r-. r a •i.. .rl�.iF-�1R_: Increaseda lot. ................................................................................ I Increased............................................................................................. 2 Stayed the same ......................................................3 Decreased................................................................ ......................... 4 Decreaseda lot.................................................................................... Don't know................................................................................ ........ 8 108: Q9D One'Nbgoals for the multi -use trail system is to provide a well- ed, safe and efficiemn.system for pedestrians and bicyclists th will connect neighborhoods, j3tnk, schools and businesses. If such a d system existed in your neighborhood, 11b4a likely would you bet a it to get around for transportation and/orrecreat Verylikely..........................................1 - Likely.................................................................................................. 2 Neither likely nor unlike ........................................ ........................... 3 Unlikely........................................................................... .................. 4 Veryunlikel............................................................................ .......... 5 Don't k......................................................................................... 8 Rsed................................................................................................... 109:. Q9E How r'≥peijive is your neighborhood association to your concerns: Interviewer: This ains only to Council of associations. neighborhood Very responsive ................................. ............ 1 Responsive......................................... ............................................... 2 Neither responsive nor unrespo e .................. ................................. 3 Unresponsive............................................................4 Very unresponsive ............................................................5.. I am not a me r of a neighborhood association (silent) ................... 6 Don't kn c 17 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Q9F Which of the best? Police................................................ .............. 1 . Fire............................................................. ...............4....664.............. 2 Ambulance............................................................. .......6.........444...... 3 Don't know............................................................4............. .....4....... 8 => HOU Refused........................................................................................... . 9 => HOU ilk Q9G Which of the follbwing'public safety Police.............................................. ... ............................................... I Fire............................................ ............... ......................................... 2 Ambulance........................................................... ............................. 3 Don'fknow..................................................................... ................. 8 Rrfi.crd_..___.___.______................................................ ..... 9 Now we're going to do something a bit different. For each of the following types of housing in Fayetteville, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the number of these housing units is just about right. Ll3 _. y;_.=fµ '`%rm`cS'-`•.wcvvcn..uri"«a�<.vt.i.F.'S "'.,ua«zY,�e.a° y'. w" . +� A Housing for first time buyers Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ I Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 IV Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 t A="` ql'Y ""4''� k .�`✓.7u n h•x w ixt_y.mtaA'i"'}'iYIL�:'cY�".sy aR'a w' ' li1II'diiL l'�+12 4110 2`3�GaV'L7 d -n. c1 t ' tei.�a' 'y 9..+,. ss-k�L`Y.:.i `iF.". s`n`1»<'r"'.wYG 4,fie- bQIOB Condominiums Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Condominiums are individually owned homes or apartments contained in a multi -unit complex or on land owned commonly by all residents. Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know................................................................:............................. 8 �1Refusedi..............................................................................S.�.)................... 9 1 /� `Ilse �.._Ss:"^.�:a�.`ui yi: • � t .� . y.Y''�i-..a wY t�a�'4'W fn�� }.. '��5 j�. , y �.Y`� �u� .( �i ��11],lr� Apartments Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ I Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Iltl V{4K'ii y • Y .'1 . rj 1' TCOIIC.'!. 11 •v-"-•-+ �L.)W[i�N`.1i1Ns Ficsitl(.••�p�".y`S...[144�{45-eu-=�yvn{h^1.��.Yhiis dt� 1._Y Single family homes Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". rywgr/-Irv,=,•�c,-s,��e�.ry�•��+F'`:d�"'.R•"""%' 3i"f +Yi at'^.x.tl9�.-.Ga=.-NMx•6aMf3.'.w..;.,rrm. �ll / i 1c� u iY .nJi«Ft 1pe • m`.1#+y` f n ,. ate.. a�ics y t$'A V•AYS< vt x. rF x... }� -„-..+ . .t :& -Adlat�.N•'�iyeS4`.VY/u �y.�F1n\.�IYl•i�iIbGYTYli�4.4.��Y`i.hV+PY! .i �1..�}i14 v.Mas �M.ud'.`ti..•i• �dle�ri.G� 1 Housing for older adults Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 19 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 . Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Affordable housing Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Affordable housing is housing which costs no more than 30% of a household's annual income. Toomany................................................................................................ I Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 •''"Wi=.,utm'iaM%.e+a'ywAla.Q- Switching gears, I'm about to ask you two questions where you can select all the answers that apply. To start, when you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: Definitions: Personal Contact includes such activities as attending City Council meetings, visiting with Council representatives, attending public meetings, visiting City Hall and talking to neighbors, friends or relatives. Newspapers include the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the Morning News, the NWA Times, Fayetteville Free Weekly and All About Town among others. Radio includes stations such as KUAF, KKEG, KXNA and others. Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated'by Community Access Television (CAT); a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Internet includes going to the city website or to other websites. Inserts in utility bills are fliers and handbills included in the utility bills mailed by the City. These inserts inform citizens of changes in policy, suggest energy -saving techniques and other things. Personal contact............................................................... Wardmeetings................................................................. Council of Neighborhood Association meetings ............. Newspapers........................................................................................... ua Radio..................................................................................................... 05 Public access television (CAT)............................................................. 06 Government access.channel.................................................................. 07 Other television stations....................................................................... 08 Internet.................................................................................................. 09 Inserts in utility bills............................................................................. 10 I don't seek information from the City .................................................. 11 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 20 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell me all the answers that apply. Do you: Attend City Council meetings.............................................................. 01 Visit with City Council representatives................................................ 02 Attend Ward meetings.......................................................................... 03 Attend Council of Neighborhood Association meetings ......................04 Visit with other governmental representatives (eg mayor, city staff).:. 05 Communicate via telephone................................................................. 06 Communicate via letter......................................................................... 07 Communicate via e-mail....................................................................... 08 Communicate via the city website........................................................ 09 Don't contact the city............................................................................ 10 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 nC{t6'riS�LS- 3isF .3"i`SC r `s11v Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ 1 Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ 1 Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast......................................................................................... 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 21 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 23 �• ` Y .s�_`�3tlS ,, -�. �'L�i, .mow>rye ...$tea'°[W�+a.,� .w Y- Q.:5 ...a i{GiiY9'AyQLYIAT.,. ��. �TY'dn� fA� i t�i�i!�ili�f�e� � *�F�.3.�R�t'��' v � IYA � � ��1. •�, } Fayetteville's job growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ 1 Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhat too fast..............:................................................................... 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs ............................ 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused r�+.^.�'£ y""F+u':'.MT•iV f *� ^Ha+J*x4 1" '?W� fFAe: n :f{+'i .TUYn :'riy9LT t4f3iw"'J. ,1. t/ar��y�y��i}7j f Ian` !�v.T' �, R� 1124:3£u°€b`vG7.�`:�rYu�$aa.ix":T: 9:• �2dJ� J�j. i:.'�`'� C..e .��". .-i^, lrti.W3l.'.w Y�mnrsr��.i Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth. k Q;6 -`_ �• �•.��w:'�bf•"."li.G'°3{TeciY«Ysl�:a'R��S`JiYSIGNK.a.Y1�3ffipuYi�G.'c.ati9T�eif.�aks$ki :�i3�++iL's8�.rc1<4aiS:_ � Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans...... 1 Outside currently established neighborhoods ......................................... 2 Neitherone............................................................................................. 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Verysupportive...................................................................................... I Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 �12`� 7 �-f�ti��ju.+�`�.�`�ca`x^.C�:J•icd,�ti �::--l• -Y.^ rkiul ,�r"M��"� �`N`�."�'�``;�ifT�s, .I'. }`,.;�.s�+id;f;34 t'i?S. �,:_(•z��. � .��I ! I- t. S`. 4i 4 r`:.z9 't y -1 �•`z Y .l Tf` -l- .y -w`Su'ri n..ux..n.0. 2•�- :pia.-�.a..Mftim'a�rwa�S' ww�.c�x'�Yitih `��3�s'L�i`=�'.. �..ti. How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: Definitions: Long-term land use plans are plans for an area of land that prepares for growth and use of the land over a time span of decades. Verywell........................::...................................................................... 1 Well........................................................................................................ 2 Neither well nor poorly........................................................................... 3 Poorly..................................................................................................... 4 Verypoorly............................................................................................. 5 I. know................................................................:............................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 -•�"w �y k-5t/t rt� +. ii .',Ir .• ra.-....,..w5aWYa:�Y:deu_ Srl�o-'-w..flc-s.;:..7r;+ta �r+Y�r'.:i..a.�u '&it.*k.-.L .& Cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development. How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city? Are you: Interviewer: Examples include the TIF district, South Fayetteville. Very supportive Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 X129• �y 32�1ic+ b'3 a',•h r 'j r •srefn'. .r�V-ii 1.» t., v�. y 1 i • ' `9%4r L , x ,.+5w�,a�•-s ��";: > y�� . i of For which of the following would you be willing to pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area ............................................ 1 Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed ...................... 2 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed ............................. 3 Buying land for parks........................................................................:.... 4 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent)........................................5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 23 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Q21 Curve 3/4 of a cent of Fayetteville's sales tax is used for sew improvement. Do you fa or oppose extending the existing 3/4 cen ax to make other infrastructural i vements? Interviewer: If the tax is e ded, citizens not see an increase in their sales tax. This will simply extend urati of the tax to provide money for other infrastructural improvements sue mproving city water services and road maintenance. 131: 22 Do you favor or op s ending additional tax dolrl street improvements? Favor............................................... ... .............................................. I Oppose.............................. ............................... ............................... 2 Unsure............................................................................ ...4.4...4...4.... 3 Refused........................................................................................ .... 9 Q23 Is there any area of Fa ville where you woul afraid to walk alone at night? Yes................................................. ................................................... I No..................:.:................. ...........................:................................. 2 => Q25 Don't know.................................................................. ...................... 8 => Q25 Refused.................................................................................. ........ 9 => Q25 Q25 How about at home afltigbx-- do you feel safeure, or not? FM Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 135: DEMO We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to make sure we've talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city. How long have you lived in Fayetteville? Lessthan one year.................................................................................. I Ito 5 years................................................................:............................. 2 6 to 10 years............................................................................................ 3 11 to 20 years .......................................................................................... 4 More than 20 years, but not all my life...................................................5 Allof my life.......................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 On what street do you live? Betty Jo Dr .................................. Cato Springs Rd.......................... College Ave ................................ Crossover (Highway 265)........... Garland Ave ................................ Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)........... Lafayette..................................... Lake Sequoyah Dr...................... Leverett....................................... MapleSt ....................................... Mission(Route 45)............................................................................... 11 NorthSt................................................................................................ 12 OldW re Rd.......................................................................................... 13 RollingHills Blvd................................................................................. 14 SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 .School St............................................................................................... 16 SixthSt. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 17 Sycamore.............................................................................................. 18 TownshipRd......................................................................................... 19 Wedington Rd....................................................................................... 20 ZionBlvd...............................`............................................................... 21 Otherstreet........................................................................................... 22 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98. Refused................................................................................................. 99 ........................................4...........4.... 01 => /CSST ......................................................... 02 => /CSST ......................................................... 03 => /CSST ......................................................... 04 => /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST _> /CSST _> /CSST _> /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST =>/CSST =>/CSST =>/CSST =>/CSST =>/CSST => /CSST => /CSST _> /CSST =>/CSST 25 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 138:. Is your house number odd or even? Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." Odd......................................................................................................... 1 Even........................................................................................................ 2 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 ODEV 13%�iiuYS �CK~'}{i 's�.f<iii}¢iw•-Zvi.'' pr 'yy-- '�i.o '�a'�a r lil What is the nearest cross street to your home? - Cleveland.............................................................................................. 01 Crossover (Highway 265)..................................................................... 02 GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 03 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16).........................................:........................... 04 Lafayette............................................................................................... 05 Leverett...........................................06 MapleSt................................................................................................ 07 Mission Blvd. (Route 45)..................................................................... 08 NorthSt................................................................................................ 09 OldMissouri Rd................................................................................... 10 OldWire Rd.................................................................:........................ 11 RazorbackRd....................................................................................... 12 RockS t................................................................................................. 13 S. School St.......................................................................................... 14 SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 Sixth St. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 16 SycamoreSt.......................................................................................... 17 TownshipAve....................................................................................... 18 Wedington Rd....................................................................................... 19 _ ZionRd................................................................................................. 20 Otherstreet........................................................................................... 21 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Which of these best describes your residence: One family house detached from any other houses ................................ I One family house attached to one or more houses .................................. 2 A building with two or more apartments................................................3 Mobilehome........................................................................................... 4 Dormitory or residence hall ........................................: _ > /FUTR Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 26 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 HOME you rent or own yau<current residence? 9 • 0 � � ",w".vc iC�j�vyY.�-' .� c. iJS' , �t,..� mac_ a. r ,ct#�"`,.•'i+� ,Y...�al2k,•�o- an�+'':� :�'` In the next five yea , o you plan to continue o a home or do you plan o rent a home? 4. ■ 27 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? I have a list: Interviewer: if the R gives more than one reason, get the TOP reason. Closetofamily...................................................................................... Ul Qualityof life........................................................................................ 02 Closeto work........................................................................................ 03 Closeto the U ofA. ............................................................................... 04 Schoolquality....................................................................................... 05 Theweather.......................................................................................... 06 High value for the tax dollar................................................................. 07 Recreation opportunities....................................................................... 08 Bomhere.............................................................................................. 09 Allof the above.................................................................................... 10 Other..................................................................................................... 11 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Which of the following best you: Interviewer: If the R gives you two answers, ask them which BEST describes them. Working full-time (35 hours a week or more) ...................................... 01 Workingpart-time................................................................................ 02 Lookingfor work.................................................................................. 03 Student, not working............................................................................. 04 Student, working part-time................................................................... 05 Student, working full-time.................................................................... 06 A full-time homemaker......................................................................... 07 Retired and work part or full-time........................................................08 Retired and don't work.......................................................................... 09 Other..................................................................................................... 1 0 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 now sung, on average, noes it take you to go one way to work, school or a place to which you regularly commute? Interviewer: If they have two or more activities, e.g. work and school, ask about their longer commute. One quarter hour or less (15 minutes or less).......................................01 Halfhour (30 minutes).......................................................................... 02 Three quarters hour (45 minutes).......................................................... 03 Onehour (60 minutes)..............................................1........................... 04 Hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).......................................................05 Hour and a half (90 minutes)................................................................ 06 Hour and three-quarters (105 minutes).................................................07 Twohours (120 minutes)..................................................................... 08 Two and a quarter hours or more (135 minutes or more) ..................... 09 Not applicable (doesn't leave home) ..................................................... 97. Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Definitions: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino Puerto Rican, South or Central America regardless of race (US Census' Bureau definition). What is your race? describes people of Cuban, Mexican, n or other Spanish culture or origin, White...................................................................................................... 1 Black or African-American.................................................................... 2 Asian....................................................................................................... 3 American Indian or Alaska native..........................................................4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander..............................................5 Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 29 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 12th grade or less, no diploma High school graduate or GED................................................................. 2 Some college, no degree......................................................................... 3 Associate degree (eg AA, AS, vocational school, certificate program).. 4 Bachelor's degree (eg BA, BS, AB) ........................................................ 5 Graduate or professional degree............................................................. 6 Dont know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 150: VOTE In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you in the 2004 presidential election: Interviewer. If the R is unsure which election you are referring to tell them, "In 2004, you remember that John Kerry ran for president on the Democratic ticket against George W. Bush for the Republicans: For that election, which of the following best describes you:" I did not vote (in the election last November) ........................................ 1 I thought about voting last time- but didn't ............................................. 2 I usually vote, but didn't last time........................................................... 3 - I am sure I voted..........................................................:.......................... 4 - Dont know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Enteryear................................................................................... - Don't know........................................................................................ 9998 Refused............................................................................................. 9999 30 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 �L �1J{ "u�stn��.ie�u��SfbYa -� "� m2`aT$3./�'•�%'..i?v'Ks'.,Ti'tsYL,.'r:�-ice' Nl•�'.O Mo a - SS How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be in 2005? Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. Lessthan $15,000................................................................................... $15,001 to $25,000................................................................................. 2 $25,001 to $35,000................................................................................. 3 $35,001 to $50,000................................................................................. 4 $50,001 to $75;000................................................................................. 5 $75,001 to $100,000............................................................................... 6 Morethan $100,000................................................................................ 7 Don't know.............................................................................................. Refused................................................................................................... 9 Finally, are you: Male 154: SIZE How many people, m yourself, live in this a old? 155 / CHIL How many c i live in this household? Interviewe - dren are ages 17 or younger. Enter number ................................................ Don't know.................................................................. .................. 98 Refused...................................................................................... ... 99 31 CODEBOOK OF THE 2007 FAYETTEVILLE SURVEY OF CITIZENS Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 54: Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate Fayetteville as a place to live? Excellent................................................................................................. 1 Good....................................................................................................... 2 Neither good nor poor............................................................................. 3 Poor........................................................................................................ 4 Verypoor................................................................................................ 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 RECEIVED APR 26 2007 CIIYOFFAYETTEVILLE CITY CLERICS OFFICE QIA 55: QIB How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's City government? Excellent................................................................................................. I Good...................................................................................................... 2 Neither good nor poor...........................:................................................. 3 Poor........................................................................................................ 4 Verypoor................................................................................................ 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 56: With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities................................................................................................. 01 Public Safety Services.......................................................................... 02 Transportation....................................................................................... 03 Streets................................................................................................... 04 Parks and Recreation Services.............................................................. 05 Information Programs........................................................................... 06 Other..................................................................................................... 07 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Q2A Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 57: Q2B Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street oh the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library ................................................................... 01 Growth and Development...........................................I......................... 02 Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 Development of Downtown Fayetteville .............................................. 04 Housing................................................................................................. 06 A Clean and Green City........................................................................ 07 Other..................................................................................................... 08 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 58: Which one of the following city services do you think needs the. most improvement? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities................................................................................................... 1 => Q3A Public Safety Services............................................................................ 2 => Q3B Transportation......................................................................................... 3 => Q3C Streets..................................................................................................... 4 => Q3D Parks and Recreation Services................................................................ 5 => Q3E InformationPrograms............................................................................. 6 => Q3F Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Q3 59: Q3A What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Garbage collection.................................................................................. 1 => Q3TX Recycling.........................................:....................................................1. 2 => Q3TX Water and sewer maintenance services .................................................. 3 => Q3TX Meter reading and utility billing services................................................4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of utilities.........................................................5 => Q3TX Other............................................................................... ........................ 6 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 E Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 60: What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? ......... I => Q3TX ......... 2 => Q3TX ......... 3 => Q3TX ......... 4 => Q3TX ......... 5 => Q3TX ......... 6 => Q3TX .........7 O =>Q3TX 8 =>Q4 ......... 9 => Q4 I 61: Q3C What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Ease of car travel in the city................................................................... I => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation........................................2 => Q3TX RazorbackTransit................................................................................... 3 , _> Q3TX Alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking ......................4 => Q3TX Allof the above aspects of transportation..............................................5 => Q3TX Other........................._...................._.....................................................: 6 O => Q3TX. Don't know ............................................... = Q Refused........................................................... = Q 62: What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Q3D Street maintenance.................................................................................. I => Q3TX Cleanliness of streets.............................................................................. 2 => Q3TX Streetrepair............................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Sidewalk maintenance......................................................._................... 4 => Q3TX Sidewalk accessibility, such as cut -away curbs......................................5 => Q3TX Allof the above aspects of streets.......................................................... 6 => Q3TX Other..............................................._...................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know .................. => Q4 Refused ................. =>Q4 3 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 63: What aspect of parks and recreation services needs the most attention? Development of new parks................................................................... 01 Park maintenance.................................................................................. 02 Improvement to existing parks..............................................................03 Recreational facilities............................................................................ 05 Recreation for youth............................................................................. 06 Recreation for adults............................................................................. 07. Concerts in city parks........................................................................... 08 Lightsof the Ozarks............................................................................. 09 All of the above aspects of park and recreation services ...................... 10 Other..................................................................................................... 11 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refued................................................................................................. 99 64: What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX _> Q3TX _> Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX =>Q4 =>Q4 Definitions: Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization, under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Public Access Television (CAT)............................................................ I => Q3TX Government Access Channel.................................................................. 2 => Q3TX City's information system for resolving complaints ............................... 3 => Q3TX Citywebsite............................................:............................................... 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of information programs..................................5 => Q3TX. Other....................................................................................................... 6. O => Q3TX Don't know.........:................................................................................... 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Q3E Q3F 65: Q3TX In order to address <Q3>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... I Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 66: Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library ................................................................... 0] => Q4A Growth and Development..................................................................... 02 => Q4B Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 => Q4C Development of Downtown Fayetteville..............................................04 => Q4F Housing................................................................................................. 06 => Q4D AClean and Green City........................................................................ 07 => Q4E Other..................................................................................................... 08 O => Q4TX Don't know........................................................................................... 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 Q4 67: Q4A What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Hoursopen............................................................................................ 01 => Q4TX Booksavailable.................................................................................... 02 => Q4TX Audiovisual items available (e.g., videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) .. 03 => Q4TX Computer resources available............................................................... 04 => Q4TX Children's and teen programs and services...........................................05 => Q4TX Adult programs and services................................................................ 06 => Q4TX Availability of branch libraries.............................................................07 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of the Fayetteville Public Library .................. 08 => Q4TX Other..................................................................................................... 09 O => Q4TX Don't know.......................................:................................................... 98 _> Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 68: Q4B What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Stricter development standards............................................................... I => Q4TX Lower development standards................................................................ 2 => Q4TX Limitinggrowth..........:........................................................................... 3 => Q4TX Promotinggrowth................................................................................... 4 => Q4TX More environmental protection.............................................................. 5 => Q4TX Less environmental protection................................................................ 6 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q4TX Don't know .................... => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 69: What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Water quality => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX _> Q4TX => Q4TX =>Q5 =>Q5 Q4C 70: Q4D What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Promote affordable housing => Code enforcement................................................................................... 2=>.Q4TX Publichousing........................................................................................ 3 => Q4TX Funding for safety or handicap accessibility .......................................... 4 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of housing => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 71: What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Definitions: Code Enforcement examples include enforcing city building codes dealing with issues such as abandoned homes and cars, trash, weeds anddebris. Hillside preservation............................................................................ 01 => Q4TX Tree planting and landscaping.............................................................. 02 => Q4TX Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets ............................................... 03 => Q4TX Removal -of power lines from street frontage.......................................04 => Q4TX Stiongercodes...................................................................................... 05 => Q4TX Improved code enforcement................................................................. 06 => Q4TX All of the above.................................................................................... 07 => Q4TX Other....................:.......:........................................................................ 08 O :_> Q4TX Don't know..............:.:.......................................................................... 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 Q4E Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 72: To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown .........................................I I => Q4TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q4TX More entertainment businesses and venues............................................3 => Q4TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q4TX Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 => Q4TX Moreoffice space................................................................................... 6 => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 76: Okay, let's look at a slightly different subject. Of the following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of -Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on. the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................. 1 => Q5A Development of Downtown Fayetteville................................................2 , => Q5B Development of South Fayetteville........................................................ 4 => Q5C Improved mobility and street quality ...................................................... 5 => Q5D Abeautiful city- clean and green............................................................6 => Q5E Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused...............::.................................................:................................ 9 => Q7A Q4F Q5 77: Q5A Which method of managing growth Would you most prefer? Interviewer: If the R is unsure what option two means tell them, "Denser housing means more units per acre." Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans................................................................................. 1 => Q5TX Develop denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and rowhouses.............................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................................ 3 => Q5TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure ......................................... 4 => Q5TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development........................................................................................... 5 => Q5TX Don't know........................................................................................_... 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26,2007 78: To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... I => Q5TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q5TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q5TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q5TX Greater ease of access and parking.........................................................5 => Q5TX Moreoffice space................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q5B 79: Q5C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. I => Q5TX Developnew parks................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q5TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses.................................4 => Q5TX Develop sidewalks.................................................................................. S => Q5TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q5H Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 80: In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... I => Q5TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q5TX Develop improved public transportation................................................4 => Q5TX Improve traffic flow............................................................................... 5 => Q5TX Don't know.......................................................................:..................... 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q5D Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 81: To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (e.g., brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (e.g., interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue......... 1 =>Q5TX Preservehillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q5TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city.........................................3 => Q5TX Preserve trees 5 > Q5TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 ==>> Q5TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q5TX Enact a rental property inspection program............................................7 => Q5TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 84: Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees ...........................................2 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections....................................................... 5 Streetresurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know............................................................................................ 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q5E Q5H 85: Q5TX In order to address <Q5>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... 1 Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No.......................................................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 86: Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................. I => Q6A Development of Downtown Fayetteville ................................................ 2 => Q6B Development of South Fayetteville........................................................4 => Q6C Improved mobility and street quality......................................................5 => Q6D.. A beautiful city- clean and green............................................................6 => Q6E Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 87: Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans........................................................................ I => Q6TX Develop affordable housing 2 => Q6TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................................. 3 => Q6TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure..........................................4 => Q6TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development ...................................: ... 5 =≥ Q6TX .................................................... Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 88: To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... I => Q6TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q6TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q6TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q6TX Greater ease of access and parking .......................................................5 => Q6TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q6TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A Q6 I�• II: 10 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April26,2007 89: To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. 1 Developnew parks................................................................................. 2 Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 Developsidewalks.................................................................................. 5 Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 90: In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q6TX. _> Q6TX _> Q6TX => Q6H => Q6TX => Q7A Definition: Improve traffic flow may include. improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... I => Q6TX. Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q6TX .Develop improved public transportation................................................4 => Q6TX Improvetraffic flow................................................................................ 5 => Q6TX Don't know ....................... => Q6TX Refused................................................................................._................. 9 => Q7A 91: To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (e.g., brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (e.g., interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Q6C Q6D Q6E Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue ......... 1 => Q6TX Preserve hillsides...................._.............................................................. 2 => Q6TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city.........................................3 => Q6TX Preservetrees......................._................................................................. 4 - _> Q6TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q6TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances ........._... 6 => Q6TX Enact a rental property inspection program............................................7 => Q6TX ._ Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused........................_..........................................._............................ 9 => Q7A 94: Q6H Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc: Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................I Landscaping improvements other than trees...........................................2 2 Sidewalks..................................._........................................................... 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Streetresurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused.................................................................................:................. 9 95: Q6TX In order to address <Q6>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... I Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No..................................__..................................................._................ 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 112: HOU dus7n Es Now we're going to do something a bit different. For each of the following types of housing in Fayetteville, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the number of these housing units is just about right. 113: Q10A Housing for first time buyers Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are. there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany.................................:........:..................................................... l Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused...............:..........----...................... _..................... _.................. 9 12 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 ' Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 114: Q10B Condominiums Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Condominiums are individually owned homes or apartments contained in a multi -unit complex or on land owned commonly by all residents. Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know................................................................:............................ 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 115: Q10C' Apartments Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Too many ........................ .........:.1 ......................................................... Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 116: Q1OD Single family homes Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 117: Q10E Housing for older adults Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Too many Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 13 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26,2007 118: Q10F Affordable housing Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Affordable housing is housing which costs no more than 30% of a household's annual income. Toomany................................................................................................ I Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 119: Q11 Switching gears, I'm about to ask you two questions where you can select all the answers that apply. To start, when you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: Definitions: Personal Contact includes such activities as attending City Council meetings, visiting with Council representatives, attending public meetings, visiting City Hall and talking to neighbors, friends or relatives. Newspapers include the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the Morning News, the NWA Times, Fayetteville Free Weekly and All About Town among others. Radio includes stations such as KUAF, KKEG, KXNA and others. Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Internet includes going to the city website or to other websites. Inserts in utility bills are fliers and handbills included in the utility bills mailed by the City. These inserts inform citizens of changes in policy, suggest energy -saving techniques and other things. Personalcontact.................................................................................... 01 Wardmeetings...................................................................................... 02 Council of Neighborhood Association meetings..................................03 Newspapers........................................................................................... 04 Radio.................................................................................................... 05 Public access television (CAT)............................................................. 06 Government access channel.................................................................. 07 Other television stations....................................................................... 08 Internet.................................................................................................. 09 Inserts in utility bills............................................................................. 10 I don't seek information from the City .................................................. I I Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 14 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 120: Q12 How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell me all the •answers that apply. Do you: Attend City Council meetings.............................................................. 0] Visit with City Council representatives................................................02 AttendWard meetings.......................................................................... 03 Attend Council of Neighborhood Association meetings ...................... 04 Visit with other governmental representatives (e.g., mayor, city staff) 05 Communicate via telephone................................................................. 06 Communicate via letter......................................................................... 07 Communicate via e-mail....................................................................... 08 Communicate via the.city website........................................................09 Don't contact the city............................................................................ 10 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 121: Q13 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ I Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoofast.......................................................................................... 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 122: Q14 Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 15 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 123: Fayetteville's job growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ I Somewhat too slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs ............................6 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................. 9 Q15 124: MGR Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth. 125: Q16 Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans ..... I Outside currently established neighborhoods.........................................2 Neitherone.....:....................................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 126: Q17 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Verysupportive...................................................................................... I Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 L'. Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 127: Q18 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: Definitions: Long-term land use plans are plans for an area of land that prepares for growth and use of the land over a time span of decades. Verywell................................................................................................ Well........................................................................................................ 2 Neither well nor poorly........................................................................... 3 Poorly................................................... Verypoorly............................................................................................. 5 Don't know.................................................................:........................... 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 128: Q19 Cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development. How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city? Are you: Interviewer: Examples include the TIF district, South Fayetteville. Very supportive Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Very unsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 129: Q20 For which of the following would you be willing to pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area ............................................ 1 Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed ...................... 2 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed ............................. 3 Buyingland for parks............................................................................. 4 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent)........................................5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused........................................................................:.......................... 9 135: DEMO ' PhI(Sg•+.Q� ICS` - -. � =r "' a 3:. -_- :». x... We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to make sure we've talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city. 17 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 Betty Jo Dr........................................ Cato Springs Rd ................................ College Ave...................................... Crossover (Highway 265) ................. GarlandAve...................................... Huntsville Rd. (Route 16) ................. Lafayette........................................... Lake Sequoyah Dr............................ Leverett............................................. MapleSt ............................................ Mission (Route 45) ........................... NorthSt............................................ Old Wire Rd ..................................... Rolling Hills Blvd ............................. SangAve......................................... SchoolSt.......................................... Sixth St. (Highway 62) .................... Sycamore.......................................... DA .............................. ..01 =>./CSST ................................ 02 => /CSST ................................ 03 => /CSST ................................ 04 => /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST _> /CSST _> /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST =>/CSST _> /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST =>/CSST => /CSST =>/CSST _> /CSST TENU i Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 138: Is your house number odd or even? ODEV Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." 139: What is the neatest cross street to your home? CSST Cleveland.............................................................................................. o l Crossover(Highway 265)..................................................................... 02 GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 03 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)..................................................................... 04 Lafayette............................................................................................... 05 Leverett................................................................................................. 06 MapleSt................................................................................................ 07 Mission Blvd. (Route 45)..................................................................... 08 NorthSt................................................................................................ 09 OldMissouri Rd................................................................................... 10 0ldWire Rd......................................................................................... 11 RazorbackRd....................................................................................... 12 RockSt.....:........................................................................................... 13 S. School St. ......................................................................................... 14 SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 Sixth St. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 16 SycamoreSt.......................................................................................... 17 TownshipAve...................................................................................... 18 WedingtonRd....................................................................................... 19 ZionRd..........................................:...................................................... 20 Otherstreet........................................................................................... 21 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 l I" ssnmts c4. 1 1 1 I 1 1 One family house detached from any other houses................................1 One family house attached to one or more houses .................................. 2 A building with two or more apartments ................................................ 3 Mobilehome........................................................................................... 4 Dormitoryor residence hall.................................................................... 5 => /FUTR Other.......................................................................................................6 O Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 19 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 144: REAS What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? I have a Interviewer: if the R gives more than one reason, get the.TOP reason. Closeto family..................................................................................... 01 Qualityof life....................................................................................... 02 Closeto work........................................................................................ 03 Closeto the U of A............................................................................... 04 Schoolquality....................................................................................... 05 Theweather................................................................:......................... 06 High value for the tax dollar................................................................. 07 Recreation opportunities....................................................................... 08 Bom here.............................................................................................. 09 Allof the above.................................................................................... 10 Other..................................................................................................... 11 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 145: you? Are you: WORK Interviewer: If the R gives you two answers, ask them which BEST describes them. Working full-time (35 hours a week or more) ...................................... 01 Workingpart-time................................................................................ 02 Lookingfor work.................................................................................. 03 Student, not working............................................................................. 04 Student, working part-time................................................................... 05 Student, working full-time.................................................................... 06 A full-time homemaker........................................................................ 07 Retired and work part or full -time ........................................................ 08 Retired and don't work.......................................................................... 09 Other..................................................................................................... 10 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 20 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26,2007 146: .How long, on average, does it take you to go one way to, work, school ora place to which you regularly commute? Interviewer: If they have two or more activities, e.g., work and school, ask about their longer commute. One quarter hour or less (15 minutes orless)....................................... 01 Half hour (30 minutes)......................................................................... 02 •Three quarters hour (45 minutes).......................................................... 03 One hour (60 minutes).......................................................................... 04 Hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).......................................................05 Hour and a half (90 minutes)................................................................ 06 Hour and three-quarters (105 minutes).................................................07 Two hours (120 minutes)...................................................................... 08 Two and a quarter hours. or more (135 minutes or more) ..................... 09 Not applicable (doesn't leave home).....................................................97 Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 CONG 147: HISP ..........._ Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Definitions: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino describes people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, White...................................................................................................... I Black or African-American.................................................................... 2 Asian....................................................................................................... 3 American Indian or Alaska native..........................................................4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander..............................................5 Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 21 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 149: What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? 12th grade or less, no diploma................................................................ I High school graduate or GED................................................................. 2 Some college, no degree................................:........................................ 3 Associate degree (e.g., AA, AS, vocational school, certificate program)4 Bachelor's degree (e.g., BA, BS, AB)_ ................................................... 5 Graduate or professional degree.............................................................6 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Ill's" 150: VOTE In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick; or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you in the 2004 presidential election: Interviewer: If the R is unsure which election you are referring to tell them, "In 2004, you remember that John Kerry ran for president on the Democratic ticket against George W. Bush for the Republicans. For that election, which of the following best describes you:" I did not vote (in the election last November) ........:............................... 1 I thought about voting last time- but didn't ............................................. 2 I usually vote, but didn't last time...........................................................3 Iam sure I voted..........................................................::......................... 4 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Enteryear................................................................................... Don't know....................................................................................... 9998 Refused............................................................................................. 9999 22 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 152: INCO •;7. e n ogres ncs .. How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be in 2005? Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. Lessthan $15,000................................................................................... 1 $15,001 to $25,000................................................................................. 2 $25,001 to $35,000................................................................................. 3 $35,001 to $50,000................................................................................. 4 $50,001 to $75,000................................................................................. 5 $75,001 to $100,000............................................................................... 6 Morethan $100,000................................................................................ 7 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 23 5.2.07) Clarice Pearman - 2007 Citizens Survey Page 1 From: Clarice Pearman To: Thomas, Susan Date: 5.2.07 3:41 PM Subject: 2007 Citizens Survey Susan: The City Council passed the agenda item regarding the 2007. Citizens Survey. Please let me know the status of the agreement with the University to continue processing the resolution. Have a good day. Thanks. Clarice (5.16.07 Clarice Pearman - Re: 2007 Citizens Survey Page 1 From: Susan Thomas To: Pearman, Clarice Date: 5.16.07 9:43 AM Subject: Re: 2007 Citizens Survey Attachments: 2007 Citizens Survey Proposal from U of A.pdf I handed out the attached agreement from the U of A...is this what you need? I believe the packet from 2005 only included the proposal. >>> Clarice Pearman 5/2/2007 3:41 PM >>> Susan: The City Council passed the agenda item regarding the 2007 Citizens Survey. Please let me know the status of the agreement with the University to continue processing the resolution. Have a good day. Thanks. Clarice (5.16.07) Clarice Pearman - Re: 2007 Citizens Survey Page 1 From: Clarice Pearman To: Thomas, Susan Date: 5.16.07 9:52 AM Subject: Re: 2007 Citizens Survey Yes. The documents that you send were not in the packet. Do you have the original agreement to attach to the resolution? That's what we are needing to finish processing this resolution. Thanks for your help. Have a good day. Clarice >>> Susan Thomas 5.16.07 9:43 AM >>> I handed out the attached agreement from the U of A...is this what you need? I believe the packet from 2005 only induced the proposal. >>> Clarice Pearman 5/2/2007 3:41 PM >>> Susan: The City Council passed the agenda item regarding the 2007 Citizens Survey. Please let me know the status of the agreement with the University to continue processing the resolution. Have a good day. Thanks. Lance From: Clarice Pearman To: Thomas, Susan Date: 5.16.07 12:10 PM Subject: Re: 2007 Citizens Survey Thanks for your help. >>> Susan Thomas 5.16.07 9:57 AM >>> All I received was the email. I just sent Paul a letter to see if the original was actually mailed to him. If he doesn't have it, I will request original from U of A. Thanks... sorry for the delay. Susan >>> Clarice Pearman 5/16/2007 9:52 AM >>> Yes. The documents that you send were not in the packet. Do you have the original agreement to attach to the resolution? That's what we are needing to finish processing this resolution. Thanks for your help. Have a good day. Clarice >>> Susan Thomas 5.16.07 9:43 AM >>> I handed out the attached agreement from the U of A...is this what you need? I believe the packet from 2005 only included the proposal. >>> Clarice Pearman 5/2/2007 3:41 PM >>> Susan: The Oty Council passed the agenda item regarding the 2007 citizens Survey. Please let me know the status of the agreement with the University to continue processing the resolution. Have a good day. Thanks. Clarice L(5.16.07) Clarice Pearman - Re: 2007 Citizens Survey Page 1 From: Susan Thomas To: Pearman, Clarice Date: 5.16.07 12:41 PM Subject: Re: 2007 Citizens Survey they are mailing hard copy. will make sure Paul gets that to you. Thanks. Susan >>> Clarice Pearman 5/16/2007 12:10 PM >>> Thanks for your help. >>> Susan Thomas 5.16.07 9:57 AM >>> All I received was the email. I just sent Paul a letter to see if the original was actually mailed to him. If he doesn't have it, I will request original from U of A. Thanks... sorry for the delay. Susan >>> dance Pearman 5/16/2007 9:52 AM >>> Yes. The documents that you send were not in the packet. Do you have the original agreement to attach to the resolution? That's what we are needing to finish processing this resolution. Thanks for your help. Have a good day. Clarice >>> Susan Thomas 5.16.07 9:43 AM >>> I handed out the attached agreement from the U of A...is this what you need? I believe the packet from 2005 only included the proposal. >>> Clarice Pearman 5/2/2007 3:41 PM >>> Susan: The City Council passed the agenda item regarding the 2007 Citizens Survey. Please let me know the status of the agreement with the University to continue processing the resolution. Have a good day. Thanks. dance j Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZEN'S SURVEY.,QUESTIONS NOT HIGHLIGHTED WERE NEW IN THE 2005 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZENS SURVEY. QUESTIONS WHICH ARE CROSSED OUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET BROVIDED FOR THE 2007 FAYETTEVILLE CITIZENS SURVEY. 54 T Q1A _ Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate Fayetteville as a place to live? Excellent................................................................................................ l Good........................................................................................................ 2 Neither good nor poor............................................................................. 3 Poor......................................................................................................... 4 Verypoor................................................................................................ 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 55: QIB Ho>eeffectiveness you ra a effectiveness of Fayetteville's City gove ent?Exc....................................... .................... .............................. IGoo.................................................. ......................................... 2Neiod nor poor ..................... ................... ............................... 3Poo............................. ......................................... .................... 4Ve................. ............................................................... ......... 5Don .........................................................................................Ref................................................................................................ 9 56: _________ - __2A With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. _ Utilities............................................. Public Safety Services ...................... Transportation ................................... Streets............................................... Parks and Recreation Services .......... Information Programs ....................... Other................................................. Don't know........................................ Refused............................................. Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25. .2005 57: Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library................................................................... 01 Growth and Development..................................................................... 02 Surface and Ground water....................................................................03 Development of Downtown Fayetteville .............................................. 04 College Avenue Improvement.............................................................. 05 Housing................................................................................................. 06 A Clean and Green City........................................................................ 07 Other..................................................................................................... 08 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 9 9 58: Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control. the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities................................................................................................... 1 => Q3A Public Safety Services............................................................................ 2 => Q313 Transportation......................................................................................... 3 => Q3C Streets.................................................. => Q Parks and Recreation Services............................................................... 5 => Q3E Information Programs............................................................................. 6 => Q3F Other.......................................................................................................7 O => Q3TX Don't know .................................... => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 -Q2B Q3 59: Q3A What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Garbagecollection.................................................................................. I => Q3TX Recycling................................................................................................ 2 => Q3TX Water and sewer maintenance services ...................................................3 3 => Q3TX Meter reading and utility billing services...............................................4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of utilities.........................................................5 => Q3TX Other.......................................................................................................6 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 60: Q3B What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? Police...................................................................................................... 1 => Q3TX Fire.....................................................................`..................................... 2 => Q3TX Animalcontrol........................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Ambulance.............................................................................................. 4 => Q3TX Disaster preparedness............................................................................. 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of public safety services..................................6 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 61: Q3C What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Ease of car travel in the city................................................................... 1 => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation ........................................ 2 => Q3TX RazorbackTransit................................................................................... 3 => Q3TX Alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking ...................... 4 . _> Q3TX All of the above aspects of transportation ...............................................5 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 62: Q3D, What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Street maintenance.................................................................................. 1 => Q3TX Cleanlinessof streets.............................................................................. 2 => Q3TX Streetrepair............................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Sidewalk maintenance............................................................................ 4 => Q3TX Sidewalk accessibility, such as cut -away curbs ...................................... 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of streets.......................................................... 6 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know.......................................................... ....... 8 => Q4 ............................. Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25. 2005 63: What aspect of parks and recreation services needs the most attention? Development of new parks................................................................... 01 Parkmaintenance.................................................................................. 02 Improvement to existing parks.............................................................03 Recreational facilities........................................................................... 05 Recreation for youth...................................................7......................... 06 Recreation for adults............................................................................. 07 Concerts in city parks........................................................................... 08 Lights of the Ozarks............................................................................. 09 All of the above aspects of park and recreation services ...................... 1 0 Other..................................................................................................... 11 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 64: What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX => Q3TX =>Q4 =>Q4 Definitions: Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Public Access Television (CAT)............................................................1 => Q3TX Government Access Channel.................................................................. 2 => Q3TX City's information system for resolving complaints ..............................3 => Q3TX Citywebsite............................................................................................ 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of information programs .................................. 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Q3E Q3F Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 66: �Q4 Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library................................................................... 01 => Q4A Growth and Development..................................................................... 02 => Q4B Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 => Q4C Development of Downtown Fayetteville .............................................. 04 => Q4F College Avenue Improvement ................. => Q Housing................................................................................................. 06 => Q4D A Clean and Green City........................................................................ 07 => Q4E Other..................................................................................................... 08 O => Q4TX Don't know ........................................... => Q Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 67: Q4A What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Hoursopen............................................................................................ 01 => Q4TX Books available..................................................................................... 02 => Q4TX Audiovisual items available (eg videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks)...... 03 => Q4TX Computer resources available............................................................... 04 . => Q4TX Children's and teen programs and services ........................................... 05 => Q4TX Adult programs and services................................................................ 06 => Q4TX Availability of branch libraries.............................................................07 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of the Fayetteville Public Library .................. 08 => Q4TX Other..................................................................................................... 09 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 68: _ __Q4B. What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Stricter development standards............................................................... 1 => Q4TX Lower development standards................................................................ 2 => Q4TX Limitinggrowth...................................................................................... 3 => Q4TX Promoting growth................................................................................... 4 => Q4TX More environmental protection.............................................................. 5 => Q4TX Less environmental protection................................................................ 6 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q4TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused...................................................................................................9 => Q5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25. 2005 69: Q4C What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Waterquality.......................................................................................... I => Q4TX Stormdrainage........................................................................................ 2 => Q4TX Flood control ...................... => Q4TX All of the above aspects of water............................................................ 4 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 5 O => Q4TX Don't know ..................... => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 70: Q4D What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Promote affordablehousing = g...:................................................................ 1 > Q4TX Code enforcement................................................................................... 2 => Q4TX Publichousing ............................................................ _ .......................... ..3 > Q4TX Funding for safety or handicap accessibility ..........................................4 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of housing........................................................5 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 (Ti => Q4TX Don't know ................................... = 5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q 5 71: What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Definitions: Code Enforcement examples include enforcing city building codes dealing with issues such as abandoned homes and cars, trash, weeds and debris. Hillside preservation............................................................................. 0 ] _> Q4TX Tree planting and landscaping.............................................................. 02 => Q4TX Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets...............................................03 => Q4TX Removal of power lines from street frontage ....................................... 04 => Q4TX Strongercodes...................................................................................... 05 => Q4TX Improved code enforcement................................................................. 06 => Q4TX Allof the above.................................................................................... 07 => Q4TX Other..................................................................................................... 08 O => Q4TX Don't know ................................ => Q5 Refused.................................... => Q5 Q4E Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 L: Q4Ei To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... I => Q4TX More attractive buildings and streets ...................................................... 2 => Q4TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q4TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q4TX Greater ease of access and parking......................................................... 5 => Q4TX More office space .............................................4.4.4.....4 = Q Don't know.,.......... 4.............................4...4...4.....4..........4.4.4..........4........... 8 => Q5 Refused..........................................................................4.4............4.4....... 9 => Q5 73: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Papa John's Pizza Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... 1 Maple to Sycamore Street....................................................................... 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard ........................................... 3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................... 4 All of College Avenue needs improvement............................................5 Don't know...............................................................4.4.4..........4............... 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 Q4G 74: 1 Q4H Which aspect of the <Q4G> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know...................................................................44..........44............. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 75: In order to address <Q4>. would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No......................................................................................................:.... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 76: Okay, let's look at a slightly different subject. Of the following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................. 1 => Q5A Development of Downtown Fayetteville................................................2 => Q5B Improvement of College Avenue............................................................3 => Q5F Development of South Fayetteville........................................................ 4 => Q5C Improved mobility and street quality......................................................5 => Q5D A beautiful city- clean and green..........................................................6 => Q5E Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused............................................................... => Q7A 77: Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Interviewer: If the R is unsure what option two means tell them, "Denser housing means more units per acre." Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans................................................................................. I => Q5TX Develop denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and rowhouses.............................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville.............................................................................. => Q5TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure ......................................... 4 => Q5TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................ 5 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused ............................ ...Q6 Q4TX H Q5A Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 X78.. _.._-_�.�._- Q. To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ......................................... 1 => Q5TX More attractive buildings and streets ...................................................... 2 => Q5TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q5TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q5TX Greater ease of access and parking......................................................... 5 => Q5TX Moreoffice space................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 79 -- __ - ___ __ .Q5C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. I => Q5TX Developnew parks................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q5TX Redevelop industrial areas for non industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q5TX Developsidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q5TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q5H Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Developmore sidewalks......................................................................... I => Q5TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q5TX Develop improved public transportation................................................ 4 => Q5TX Improve traffic flow................................................................................ 5 => Q5TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (eg brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (eg interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue ........ Preserve hillsides................................................................................... Improve quality of parks throughout the city ........................................ Preserve trees......................................................................................... Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures .. Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances ............. Enact a rental property inspection program ........................................... Don't know............................................................................................. Refused.................................................................................................. Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Traffic light, pizza shop, frame shop Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NNW Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street..................................................................... Maple to Sycamore Street..................................................................... Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard ......................................... Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................. All of College Avenue needs improvement .......................................... Don't know............................................................................................ Refused................................................................................................. Which aspect of the <Q5F> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees ........................................... 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Street resurfacing..................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 84: Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets ............................................ Landscaping improvements other than trees ............................ Sidewalks.................................................................................. Crosswalks............................................................................... The center turn lane at intersections ........................................ Street resurfacing.................................................... Don't know.............................................................. Refused................................................................... Q5H 85: QSTX, In order to address <Q5>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... 1 Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No............................................................'.............................................. 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 86. Q. Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................. 1 => Q6A Development of Downtown Fayetteville ................................................ 2 => Q6B Improvement of College Avenue............................................................ 3 => Q6F Development of South Fayetteville........................................................ 4 => Q6C Improved mobility and street quality ......................................................5 A beautiful city- clean and green............................................................ 6 => Q6E Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 87: Q6A Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans......................................................................... I => Q6TX Develop affordable housing.................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................................. 3 => Q6TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure ......................................... 4 => Q6TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................ 5 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 88: Q6B To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................1 => Q6TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q6TX More entertainment businesses and venues............................................3 => Q6TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q6TX Greater ease of access and parking......................................................... 5 => Q6TX More office space................................................................................... 6 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused ....................................... => Q 74 89: Q6C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. 1 => Q6TX Developnew parks.........................._..................................................... 2 => Q6TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q6TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q6TX Develop sidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q6TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q6H Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 12 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 " Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 90: Q6D In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... 1 => Q6TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q6TX Develop improved public transportation................................................ 4 => Q6TX Improve traffic flow................................................................................ 5 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 91 Q6E, To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (eg brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (eg interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue......... I => Q6TX Preserve hillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city ......................................... 3 => Q6TX Preservetrees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q6TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q6TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q6TX Enact a rental property inspection program ............................................ 7 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 92: Which section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: Don't read "All of College Avenue needs improvement". Use landmarks if needed: Mountain St.: Mountain Inn & Old Courthouse Maple: Traffic light, Pizza Shop, Frame Shop Sycamore: Traffic light north of McDonald's Rolling Hills: Fiesta Square Shopping Center Zion Rd.: NWA Mall & Lowe's Mountain to Maple Street....................................................................... 1 Maple to Sycamore Street....................................................................... 2 Sycamore Street to Rolling Hills Boulevard ........................................... 3 Rolling Hills Boulevard to Zion Road .................................................... 4 All of College Avenue needs improvement ............................................ 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 ' _> Q7A Q6F 13 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 93: Which aspect of the <Q6F> section of College Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets...........................................................1 => Q6TX Landscaping improvements other than trees...........................................2 => Q6TX Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 => Q6TX Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 => Q6TX The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 => Q6TX Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q 7 A 94: Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers. etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees..........................................2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q6G Q6H 95: Q6TX In order to address <Q6>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes Maybe..................................................................................................... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 14 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 In the past fetc.ears, the City has developed the Downtown Master revitalizing down[ Fayetteville. How satisfied are you with the process? Are you: Interviewer: Don't read "haven't d of the plan". Examples of th evitalization include the Convention Center, mo ' the library down[ n, financing the rebuilding of the Mountain Inn block, remo ing the old urthouse, redesigning and improving the gardens on the square and i o ' g the Lights of the Ozarks Festival. Verysatisfied ....................................... .........6............6.6.6............. ...... Satisfied.............................................................................................. Neither satisfied nor dissatis............................................................. 3 Dissatisfied........................................................................................... 4 Verydissatisfied..........................................................6.6.6.6.................. 5 Haven't heard e plan (silent)............................................................6 => Q8 Don't kno.............................................................................................. 8 => Q8 Re............................................. 9 => Q8 97: To what extent Was it to: A great extent....................................... Someextent........................................................................................ 2 Neither some or a small e t ..............................3 Smallextent........................................................................................ 4 Have not partici d at all in the planning process ............5 5 Don't know.......................................................................... ............... 8 Refuse......................................................................................... ....... 9 9 Dickson-_ eramprovements In the past fe ears, the City rebuilt and repaved Dickson Stree nstalled new lighting, installed d repaired sidewalks, gutters and cur , added handicap accessibility features �II&dded new street crossings, nage and landscaping. How satisfied or dissatisfiedirevou with the chane Very satisfied Q7B 15 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center. University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 99:, FayftcQle has initiated several new programs in the last few years. Please tell e which of the following ro rams you are aware of? Ye A'O Don knon Refusea The anti -litter program Street resurfacing, idewalk-, curb and gutter improvements New park programming = =- - New multi -use trail vstem Council of Neighborhoods' neighborhood ssociations m rove is 1'05: City�r gram aw Hess ; ; `zh =+`_-'c : .'�l How effective has the -litter program been? Very effective Effective...................................................................................I ........ 2 Neither effective nor ineffectiv ........................................................... 3 Ineffective............................................................. ............................ 4 Veryineffective ............................................................. ................... 5 Don't know .............................................................................. ........... 8 Refused............................................................................................ ..9 106: Giry;pro -_ mzawarepesS; : s. e::., a 1 AA. 4 .: s,•a r4-. ki• f How has the et resurfacing, sidewalks, curbs and gutters pro changed the quality of your type ride? Is it: Interviewer: This is also calle2'ttt.,e "overlay" A. lot smoother ......................................... I Smoother........................................................................................... 2 The same as before .................................................. ......................... 3 Rougher............................................................................... ................. 4 Alot rougher........................................................................ ....... 5 Don't kn............................................................................................ 8 Re................................................................................................... 9 Q� Q9A 16 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 107: How has your us Fayetteville's parks changed, if changes in park progra . g? Has your park use: Increased a lot ................................... ........ ................... Increased........................................................................ Stayed the same ............................................... Decreased...............................................4................ .... Decreased a lot................................................................ Tlnn't knnw at $1!as a result of the 108: One o e goals for the multi -use trail system is to provide a we11p1at6�, safe and effcie system for. pedestrians and bicyclists th will connect neighborhoods, 3bc1s, schools and businesses. If such a tl system existed in your neighborhood, lIbwjikely would you bet se it to get around for transportation and/or retreat Verylikely.......................................................................................... Likely................................................................................................ 2 Neither likely nor unlike ................................4...4.44 444.4...................... 3 Unlikely.......................................................................... ................... 4 Veryunlikel............................................................................ 44......44 5 Don't.......................................................................................... . 8 ........................................................................................... , 109: How res sive is your neighborhood association to your concerns: Interviewer: This ains only to Council of Neighbo odsneighborhood associations. Veryresponsive ................................ ................................................ I Responsive......................................... ............................................... 2 Neither responsive nor unrespo e ..................3 3 Unresponsive............................................................ ......................... 4 Very unresponsive .. .............................5...6............ I am not a me r of a neighborhood association (silent) ................... 6 Don't kn............................................................................................ 8 Q9C —"p 17 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center. University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 1TO. y� Q9F f I I"OT�a!'C! lIPBYI SS •;.' fin... .. =X.Sr �'•1 Which of the follow ublic safety services perfo e best? Police :t2cph +agQ9G Cro rw�rreness Wof the fol o public safety services needs attention? Police 112: ffousinguypes E Now we're going to do something a bit different. For each of the following types of housing in Fayetteville, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the number of these housing units is just about right. 113: Housing for first time buyers Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Too many 11O13 Q1'OA 18 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 1114: _ .Q 10B Condominiums Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Condominiums are individually owned homes or apartments contained in a multi -unit complex or on land owned commonly by all residents. Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 15: Q10C Apartments Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know..........:................................................................................... 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 116: ____ . Q10D Single family homes Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ I Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q10E 117: Housing for older adults Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 FL'] Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 118: Affordable housing Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Affordable housing is housing which costs no more than 30% of a household's annual income. Too many Q1OF 119.: Q11 Switching gears, I'm about to ask you two questions where you can select all the answers that apply. To start, when you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: Definitions: Personal Contact includes such activities as attending City Council meetings, visiting with Council representatives, attending public meetings, visiting City Hall and talking to neighbors, friends or relatives. Newspapers include the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. the Morning News. the TWA Times. Fayetteville Free Weekly and All About Town among others. Radio includes stations such as KUAF, KKEG, KXNA and others. Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Internet includes going to the city website or to other websites. Inserts in utility bills are fliers and handbills included in the utility bills mailed by the City. These inserts inform citizens of changes in policy, suggest energy -saving techniques and other things. Personal contact.................................................................................... 01 Wardmeetings...................................................................................... 02 Council of Neighborhood Association meetings .................................. 03 Newspapers........................................................................................... 04 Radio..................................................................................................... 05 Public access television (CAT).............................................................06 Government access channel.................................................................. 0? Other television stations....................................................................... 08 Internet.................................................................................................. 09 Inserts in utility bills............................................................................. 10 I don't seek information from the City..................................................II Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 20 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 120: Q12 How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell me all the answers that apply. Do you: Attend City Council meetings.............................................................. 01 Visit with City Council representatives................................................ 02 Attend Ward meetings.......................................................................... 03 Attend Council of Neighborhood Association meetings ...................... 04 Visit with other governmental representatives (eg mayor, city staff).:. 05 Communicate via telephone................................................................. 06 Communicate via letter......................................................................... 07 Communicate via e-mail....................................................................... 08 Communicate via the city website........................................................ 09 Don't contact the city............................................................................. 10 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused.................................................................... 121: Q13 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: 4122: Q14 Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Much too slow ....................... Somewhat too slow ................ The right amount ................... Somewhat too fast ................. Much too fast ......................... Don't know ............................. Refused .................................. ....................................4................ 2 ..............................4.............................. 3 .............4..................4.4.4.4...................... 4 ............................................................. 5 .............................. 8 ........4.4 ..............66... 9 21 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center. University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 123: Fayetteville's jdb growth has been: Muchtoo slow........................................................................................ 1 Somewhat too slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhat too fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs ............................ 6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q15 124: MGR Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth. 125: Q16 Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans...... 1 Outside currently established neighborhoods ......................................... 2 Neitherone............................................................................................. 3 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 126: Q17 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Verysupportive...................................................................................... l Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive......................................................3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Very unsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 127: ___Q18 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: Definitions: Long-term land use plans are plans for an area of land that prepares for growth and use of the land over a time span of decades. Verywell.............................................................................................:.. 1 Well........................................................................................................ 2 Neitherwell nor poorly........................................................................... 3 Poorly..................................................................................................... 4 Verypoorly............................................................................................. 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 28_ Q19 Cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development. How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city? Are you:. Interviewer: Examples include the TIP district, South Fayetteville. Verysupportive...................................................................................... I Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 29: For which of the following would you be willing to pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area ............................................ 1 Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed ...................... 2 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed: ............................ 3 Buying land for parks............................................................................. 4 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent) ........................................ 5 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 23 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25.2005 Q21 Curre 374 of a cent of Fayetteville's sales tax is used for sew improvement. Do you fa or oppose extending the existing 3%4 cen ax to make other infrastructural i vements? Interviewer: If the tax is e ded, citizens not see an increase in their sales tax. This will simply extend t urati of the tax to provide money for other infrastructural improvements sue mproving city water services and road maintenance, Do Q22 Do you favor or op spending additional tax doll r street improvements? Favor Oppose.............................. ............................... ...................4...4....-- 2 Unsure............................................................................ .................. 3 Refused....................................................................................... .... 9 1iiN Q23 SSafe y I • -- - I Is there any area of Fa ville where you woul afraid to walk alone at night? 133: > Q24 \'v'here Enter location here ......................... .. O Don't know.......................................................................I............... 8 Refused.......................................................................... .................. 9 134: Q25 Sufety I How about at home at -- do you feel safe a cure, or not? Yes................................................ .................................................... I No..................................... ................................................................2 Don't know................................................................... ..................... 8 Refused................................................................................... ......... 9 24 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 135: DEMO We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to make sure we've talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city. 136:x' _ _TENU Demog gphits How long have you lived in Fayetteville? Less than one year 11 37: _ �_�. ___ STLVj Demographics On what street do you live? BettyJo Dr............................................................................................ 01 => /CSST Cato Springs Rd.................................................................................... 02 => /CSST CollegeAve.......................................................................................... 03 => /CSST Crossover (Highway 265)..................................................................... 04 => /CSST GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 05 Huntsville Rd. (Route16).........................:........................................... 06 => /CSST Lafayette............................................................................................... 07 => /CSST Lake Sequoyah Dr................................................................................ 08 => /CSST 1everett ................................................................................................. 09 => /CSST MapleSt................................................................................................ 10 => /CSST Mission (Route 45)............................................................................... 11 NorthSt................................................................................................ 12 => /CSST OldWire Rd.......................................................................................... 13 Rolling Hills Blvd ....................... .......................................................... 14 _> (SST SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 => /CSST SchoolSt............................................................................................... 16 =>/CSST Sixth St. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 17 => /CSST Sycamore.............................................................................................. 18 => /CSST TownshipRd......................................................................................... 19 Wellington Rd....................................................................................... 20 => /CSST ZionBlvd.............................................................................................. 21 => /CSST Otherstreet........................................................................................... 22 O => /CSST Don't know............................................................................................ 98 => /CSST Refused................................................................................................. 99 => /CSST 25 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center. University of Arkansas August 25. 2005 138: Is your house number odd or even? Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." 139: What is the nearest cross street to your home? Cleveland.............................................................................................. 01 Crossover (Highway 265)..................................................................... 02 GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 03 Huntsville Rd. (Route16)..................................................................... 04 Lafayette............................................................................................... 05 I_everett................................................................................................. 06 MapleSt................................................................................................ 07 Mission Blvd. (Route 45)..................................................................... 08 NorthSt................................................................................................ 09 OldMissouri Rd................................................................................... 10 OldWire Rd.......................................................................................... l 1 RazorbackRd....................................................................................... 12 RockSt................................................................................................. 13 S. School St.......................................................................................... 14 SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 Sixth St. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 16 SycamoreSt.......................................................................................... 17 TownshipAve....................................................................................... 18 Wedington Rd....................................................................................... 19 ZionRd................................................................................................. 20 Otherstreet........................................................................................... 21 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 ODEV CSST 140: RESD ti .. Deh7agraphtcs Which of these best describes your residence: One family house detached from any other houses................................1 One family house attached to one or more houses .................................. 2 A building with two or more apartments ................................................ 3 Mobilehome........................................................................................... 4 Dormitory or residence hall.................................................................... 5 => i'FUTR Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 26 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 HOME Do you rent or own y current residence? Rent... .............................. 142C, FUTR Demographics In the next fiv>years�,�ou ou plan to rent a home you plan to buy a home? Renta home........................................................................ 1 => /REAS Buya home .............. .......................................................... 2 => /REAS Neither.................................................... ............................ 4 => /REAS Other..................................................................... ................. 3 O => /REAS Don't kno.................................................................................... ...... 8 => /REAS Re.............................................................................................. _> /REAS FUTO In the next five yea , o you plan to continue o ' a home or do you plan to rent a home? Rent a home ............................................ I Continue owning a home .................................. ............................... 2 Other............................................................................ ..................... 3 O Don't know.............................................................................. .......... 8 Refus................................................................................................. 9 27 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August25,2005 144: REAS benfographtcs �'• : .. a.... ? What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? I have a list: Interviewer: if the R gives more than one reason, get the TOP reason. Closeto family...................................................................................... 01 Qualityof life........................................................................................ 02 Closeto work........................................................................................ 03 Close to the U of A............................................................................... 04 Schoolquality......................................................:................................ 05 Theweather.................................................,:..,..,................................. 06 High value for the tax dollar................................................................. 07 Recreation opportunities....................................................................... 08 Bomhere.............................................................................................. 09 Allof the above.................................................................................... 10 Other..................................................................................................... 11 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 145: demograpMcs Which of the following best describes you? Are you: WORK Interviewer: If the R gives you two answers, ask them which BEST describes them. Working full-time (35 hours a week or more)......................................01 Workingpart-time................................................................................ 02 •Looking for work.................................................................................. 03 Student. not working............................................................................. 04 Student, working part-time................................................................... 05 Student, working full-time.................................................................... 06 A full-time homemaker......................................................................... 07 Retired and work part or full -time ........................................................ 08 Retired and don't work .......................................................................... 09 Other..................................................................................................... 10 O Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 28 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 L146: _ CONG, Demographics How long, on average, does it take you to go one way to work, school or a place to which you regularly commute? Interviewer: If they have two or more activities, e.g. work and school, ask about their longer commute. One quarter hour or less (15 minutes or less) ....................................... 01 Half hour (30 minutes).......................................................................... 02 Three quarters hour (45 minutes).......................................................... 03 Onehour (60 minutes).......................................................................... 04 Hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).......................................................05 Hour and a half (90 minutes)................................................................ 06 Hour and three-quarters (105 minutes).................................................07 Two hours (120 minutes)...................................................................... 08 Two and a quarter hours or more (135 minutes or more) ..................... 09 Not applicable (doesn't leave home).....................................................97 Don't know............................................................................................ 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Definitions: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino describes people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race (US Census Bureau definition). Yes.......................................................................................................... 1 No........................................................................................................... 2 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 White...................................................................................................... 1 Black or African-American.................................................................... 2 Asian....................................................................................................... 3 American Indian or Alaska native.......................................................... 4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander .............................................. 5 Other.......................................................................................................6 O Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 PAS Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 149: Dpi iograph>es , }.: s wv�'='. :. • .. :S p What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? 12th grade or less, no diploma................................................................ 1 High school graduate or GED................................................................. 2 Some college, no degree......................................................................... 3 Associate degree (eg AA, AS. vocational school, certificate program).. 4 Bachelor's degree (eg BA, BS, AB)........................................................5 Graduate or professional degree.............................................................6 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 150: �s ¢ntagrgpincs •? . . . - . ! . In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you in the 2004 presidential election: Interviewer: If the R is unsure which election you are referring to tell them, "In 2004, you remember that John Kerry ran for president on the Democratic ticket against George W. Bush for the Republicans. For that election, which of the following best describes you:" 1 did not vote (in the election last November) ........................................ 1 I thought about voting last time- but didn't ............................................. 2 I usually vote, but didn't last time...........................................................3 1 am sure I voted..................................................................................... 4 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 151: Demographics In what year were you born? Enteryear................................................................................... Don't know........................................................................................ 9998 Refused............................................................................................. 9999 EDUC VOTE I r , 30 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey 2005 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas August 25, 2005 [152: _ _ .INCO, Demographics How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be in 2005? Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. Lessthan $15,000................................................................................... 1 $15,001 to $25,000................................................................................. 2 $25,001 to $35,000................................................................................. 3 $35,001 to $50,000................................................................................. 4 $50,001 to $75,000................................................................................. 5 $75,001 to $100,000............................................................................... 6 More than $100,000................................................................................ 7 Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 153: G END_ Demographics Finally, are you: Male........................................................................................................ I Female.................................................................................................... 2 Refused................................................................................................... 9 154: SIZE How many people, in yourself, live in this e old? Enter response ......................................... Don't know............................................................. ....................... 98 Refused................................................................................. ........ 99 1 CHIL . How many c u live in this household? Interviewe • I dren are ages 17 or younger. Enter number .............................................. Don't know................................................................. .................. 98 Refused..................................................................................... ... 99 31 CODEBOOK OF THE 2007 FAYETTEVILLE SURVEY OF CITIZENS RECEIVED Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas APR 2 6 2007 CmOFFAVETTEVILLE By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas CmCLERIMOFFICE April 26, 2007 54: WA Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate Fayetteville as a place to live? Excellent Good....................................................................................................... 2 Neithergood nor poor............................................................................. 3 Poor........................................................................................................ 4 Verypoor................................................................................................ 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 55: QIB How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's City government? Excellent................................................................................................. I Good....................................................................................................... 2 Neither good nor poor............................................................................. 3 Poor........................................................................................................ 4 Verypoor................................................................................................ 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 56: With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities................................................................................................. 01 PublicSafety Services.......................................................................... 02 Transportation....................................................................................... 03 Streets................................................................................................... 04 Parks and Recreation Services.............................................................. 05 Information Programs........................................................................... 06 Other..................................................................................................... 07 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 Q2A Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 57: Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Interviewer: Read the whole list. Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library ................................................................... 01 Growth and Development...._............................................................... 02 Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 Development of Downtown Fayetteville .............................................. 04 Housing................................................................................................. 06 A Clean and Green City........................................................................ 07 Other..................................................................................................... 08 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 58: Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. 'These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities................................................................................................... I => Q3A PublicSafety Services............................................................................ 2 => Q313 Transportation......................................................................................... 3 => Q3C Streets....,................................................................................................ 4 => Q3 D Parks and Recreation Services................................................................ 5 —> Q3E Information Programs............................................................................. 6 => Q3F Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................_.9 => Q4 Q2B Q3 59: Q3A What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Garbagecollection.................................................................................. 1 => Q3TX Recycling................................................................................................ 2 => Q3TX Water and sewer maintenance services..................................................3 => Q3TX Meter reading and utility billing services..............................................4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of utilities........................................................5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused..................................... = Q Yr Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 60: Q3B What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? Police...................................................................................................... 1 => Q3TX Fire.......................................................................................................... 2 => Q3TX Animalcontrol........................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Ambulance.............................................................................................. 4 => Q3TX Disaster preparedness............................................................................. 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of public safety services .................................. 6 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 61: Q3C What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Ease of car travel in the city................................................................... 1 => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation ........................................ 2 => Q3TX Razorback Transit................................................................................... 3 => Q3TX Alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking ...................... 4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of transportation .............................................. 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 62: Q3D What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Street maintenance.................................................................................. 1 => Q3TX Cleanliness of streets.............................................................................. 2 => Q3TX Streetrepair............................................................................................ 3 => Q3TX Sidewalk maintenance............................................................................ 4 => Q3TX Sidewalk accessibility, such as cut -away curbs ...................................... 5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of streets.......................................................... 6 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused...................................................................................................9 => Q4 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 63: Q3E What aspect of parks and recreation services needs the most attention? Development of new parks................................................................... 01 => Q3TX Park maintenance ...................................... => Q3TX improvement to existing parks............................................................03 => Q3TX Recreational facilities........................................................................... 05 -> Q3TX Recreation for youth............................................................................. 06 => Q3TX Recreation for adults............................................................................. 07 => Q3TX Concerts in city parks.......................................................................... 08 => Q3TX Lights of the Ozarks............................................................................. 09 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of park and recreation services ...................... 10 > Q3TX Other.............................._..................................................................... 11 O => Q3TX Don't know .....................................__.... r> Q4 Refused................................................................................................. 99 —> Q4 64: Q3F What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? Definitions: Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. ]ts broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Public Access Television (CAT)............................................................I => Q3TX Government Access Channel.................................................................. 2 => Q3TX City's information system for resolving complaints ............................... 3 => Q3TX City website .............................. => Q3TX All of the above aspects of information programs .................................. 5 => Q3TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q4 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 66: Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library................................................................... 01 => Q4A Growth and Development..................................................................... 02 => Q4B Surface and Ground water.................................................................... 03 => Q4C Development of Downtown Fayetteville .............................................. 04 => Q4F Housing................................................................................................. 06 => Q4D A Clean and Green City........................................................................ 07 => Q4E Other..................................................................................................... 08 O => Q4TX Don't know ..................................... ... 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 67: Q4A What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Hoursopen............................................................................................ 01 => Q4TX Books available.................................................................................... 02 => Q4TX Audiovisual items available (e.g., videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) .. 03 => Q4TX Computer resources available.............................................................. 04 —> Q4TX Children's and teen programs and services ........................................... 05 => Q4TX Adult programs and services................................................................ 06 => Q4TX Availability of branch libraries............................................................. 07 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of the Fayetteville Public Library .................. 08 => Q4TX Other..................................................................................................... 09 O => Q4TX Don't know........................................................................................... 98 _> Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 68: Q4B What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Stricter development standards...................................._......................... 1 => Q4TX Lower development standards................................................................ 2 => Q4TX Limitinggrowth...................................................................................... 3 => Q4TX, Promotinggrowth................................................................................... 4 => Q4TX More environmental protection..............................................................5 => Q4TX Less environmental protection................................................................ 6 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 7 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26,2007 69: Q4C What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Waterquality.......................................................................................... 1 => Q4TX Stormdrainage........................................................................................ 2 => Q4TX Floodcontrol.......................................................................................... 3 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of water............................................................4 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 5 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 70: Q4D What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Promote affordable housing.................................................................... 1 => Q4TX Code enforcement................................................................................... 2 => Q4TX Public housing........................................................................................ 3 => Q4TX Funding for safely or handicap accessibility.........................................4 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of housing........................................................ 5 => Q4TX Other....................................................................................................... 6 O => Q4TX Don't know....................................................._...................................... 8 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q5 71: What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Definitions: Code Enforcement examples include enforcing city building codes dealing with issues such as abandoned homes and cars, trash, weeds and debris. Hillside preservation............................................................................. 01 => Q4TX Tree planting and landscaping.............................................................. 02 => Q4TX Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets ............................................... 03 => Q4TX Removal of power lines from street frontage ....................................... 04 => Q4TX g ..................................................... Stronger............................... 05 _ > Q4TX Improved code enforcement................................................................. 06 => Q4TX All of the above.................................................................................... 07 => Q4TX Other .......................... => , Q4TX Don't know........................................................................................... 98 => Q5 Refused................................................................................................. 99 => Q5 Q4E 6 T. Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 72: To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown ............_ .........................................I => Q4TX More attractive buildings and streets ....................... => Q4TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => Q4TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q4TX Greater ease of access and parking......................................................... 5 => Q4TX Moreoffice space................................................................................... 6 => Q4TX Don't know ............................. Q5 Refused............................................................................................... _.. 9 => Q5 76: Okay, let's look at a slightly different subject. Ofthe following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................. I => Q5A Development of Downtown Fayetteville ................................................ 2 => Q5B Development of South Fayetteville........................................................4 => Q5C Improved mobility and street quality A beautiful city- clean and green ............................. => Q Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused............................................._.................................................... 9 => Q7A 77: Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Interviewer: If the R is unsure what option two means tell them, "Denser housing means more units per acre." Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans................................................................................. I => Q5TX Develop denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and rowhouses.............................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................................. 3 => Q5TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure ......................................... 4 => Q5TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development........................................................................................... 5 => Q5TX Don't know......................._................................................_...._............ 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q4F Q5 Q5A Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 78: Q5B To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown........................................I => Q5TX More attractive buildings and streets.....................................................2 => Q5TX More entertainment businesses and venues............................................3 => Q5TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q5TX Greater ease of access and parking........................................................5 => Q5TX Moreoffice space................................................................................... 6 => Q5TX Don't know....................................................................._...................... 8 => Q6 Refused:................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 79: Q5C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville .............. I => Q5TX Developnew parks................................................................................. 2 => Q5TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q5TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q5TX Develop sidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q5TX Improve South School Avenue..............................................................6 => Q5H Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 80: In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and,.or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... 1 => Q5TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts...........................................3 => Q5TX Develop improved public transportation................................................4 --> Q5TX Improve traffic flow...................._.......................................................... 5 -> Q5TX Don't know..........:.................................................................................. 8 ->Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q5D Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 81: To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (e.g., brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (e.g., interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue ......... I => Q5TX Preserve hillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q5TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city.........................................3 => Q5TX Preserve trees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q5TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q5TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q5TX Enact a rental property inspection program ............................................ 7 => Q5TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6 Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q6 Q5E 84: Q5H Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees ...........................................2 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks.............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections.......................................................5 Streetresurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 86: Q6 Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth................................................................ 1 => Q6A Development of Downtown Fayetteville.................................................2 => Q6B Development of South Fayetteville........................................................ 4 => Q6C Improved mobility and street quality......................................................5 => Q6D A beautiful city- clean and green ...._...................................................... 6 => Q6F Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 87: Q6A Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans........................................................................ 1 => Q6TX Develop affordable housing.................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville............................................................................................. 3 => Q6TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure..........................................4 => Q6TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development..............................--_....................................................... 5 => Q6TX Don't know..........................................................................__............... 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 -> Q7A 88: 7b continue improving Downtown Fayetteville. which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................I => Q6TX More attractive buildings and streets......................................................2 => Q6TX More entertainment businesses and venues ............................................ 3 => .Q6TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ............................. 4 => Q6TX Greater ease of access and parking.......................................................5 => Q6TX More office space......................................................................_........... 6 => Q6TX Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused........................................................................................._........ 9 —> Q7A Opt 10 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 89: Q6C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville..............1 => Q6TX Develop new parks................................................................................. 2 => Q6TX Improve existing parks........................................................................... 3 => Q6TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses ................................. 4 => Q6TX Develop sidewalks.................................................................................. 5 => Q6TX Improve South School Avenue............................................................... 6 => Q6H Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 90: Q6D In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks......................................................................... I => Q6TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts ........................................... 3 => Q6TX Develop improved public transportation................................................ 4 => Q6TX Improve traffic flow....................................................:........................... 5 => Q6TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q6TX Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 91: Q6E To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (e.g., brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (e.g., interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major corridors such as College Avenue ......... 1 => Q6TX Preserve hillsides.................................................................................... 2 => Q6TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city ......................................... 3 => Q6TX Preserve trees.......................................................................................... 4 => Q6TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ... 5 => Q6TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances .............. 6 => Q6TX Enact a rental property inspection program............................................7 => Q6TX Don't know............................................................................................. 8 => Q7A Refused................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A 94: Q6H Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: 11 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets Landscaping improvements other than trees ....._.................................... 2 Sidewalks................................................................................................ 3 Crosswalks............................................................................................. 4 The center turn lane at intersections............__..................................... 5 Street resurfacing.................................................................................... 6 Don't know ............................................................................................. 8 Refused...............................................................,................................... 9 95: Q6TX Inorder to address <Q6>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes.......................................................................................................... 1 Maybe..................................................._._....................................__..... 2 No........................................................................................................... 3 'Don't know.............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 112: HOU Now we're going to do something a bit different. For each of the following types of housing in Fayetteville, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the numberof these housing units is just about right. 113: Q10A Housing for first time buyers Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". ....................... 9 12 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 114: Condominiums Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Condominiums are individually owned homes or apartments contained in a multi -unit complex or on land owned commonly by all residents. Too many 115: Q10C Apartments Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Too many Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 116: Q10D Single family homes Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Too many Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 117: QI0E Housing for older adults Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................ 1 Toofew................................................................................................... 2 Just about the right amount..................................................................... 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 13 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 118: Affordable housing Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there loo many, loo few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Affordable housing is housing which costs no more than 30% of a household's annual income. Too mans Q10F 119: Q11 Switching gears, I'm about to ask you two questions where you can select all the answers that apply. To start. when you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: Definitions: Persona] Contact includes such activities as attending City Council meetings, visiting with Council representatives, attending public meetings, visiting City Hall and talking to neighbors, friends or relatives. Newspapers include the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the Morning News, the NWA Times, Fayetteville Free Weekly and All About Town among others. Radio includes stations such as KUAF. KKEG, KXNA and others. Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings. Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Internet includes going to the city website or to other websites. Inserts in utility bills are fliers and handbills included in the utility bills mailed by the City. These inserts inform citizens of changes in policy, suggest energy -saving techniques and other things. Personal contact.................................................................................... 01 Wardmeetings.............................................................................. ........ 02 Council of Neighborhood Association meetings.................................03 Newspapers........................................................................................... 04 Radio.................................................................................................... 05 Public access television (CAT)............................................................. 06 Government access channel.................................................................. 07 Other television stations..................................................................... 08 Internet.................................................................................................. 09 Inserts in utility bills............................................................................. 10 I don't seek information from the Cily..................................................11 Don't know ......................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 14 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April26,2007 120: Q12 How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell me all the answers that apply. Do you: Attend City Council meetings.............................................................. 01 Visit with City Council representatives................................................ 02 Attend Ward meetings.......................................................................... 03 Attend Council of Neighborhood Association meetings ...................... 04 Visit with other governmental representatives (e.g., mayor, city staff) 05 Communicate via telephone................................................................. 06 Communicate via letter......................................................................... 07 Communicate via e-mail ....................................................................... 08 Communicate via the city website........................................................ 09 Don't contact the city............................................................................ 10 Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 121: Q13 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: Much too slow Somewhat too slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 122: Q14 Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Much too slow Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhat too fast.................................................................................. 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 15 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26. 2007 123: Fayetteville's job growth has been: Much too slow Somewhattoo slow................................................................................. 2 Theright amount.................................................................................... 3 Somewhattoo fast............._................................................................... 4 Muchtoo fast.......................................................................................... 5 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs ............................ 6 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 Q15 124: MGR Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth. 125: Q16 Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Within existing neighborhoods consistent with. neighborhood plans ..... 1 Outside currently established neighborhoods ......................................... 2 Neitherone............................................................................................. 3 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 126: Q17 How :supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Verysupportive...................................................................................... I Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 16 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 127: Q18 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: Definitions: Long-term land use plans are plans for an area of land that prepares for growth and use of the land over a time span of decades. Verywell................................................................................................ 1 Well........................................................................................................ 2 Neither well nor poorly........................................................................... 3 Poorly..................................................................................................... 4 Verypoorly............................................................................................. 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 128: Q19 Cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development. How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city? Are you: Interviewer: Examples include the TIF district, South Fayetteville. Verysupportive...................................................................................... 1 Supportive............................................................................................... 2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive...................................................... 3 Unsupportive.......................................................................................... 4 Veryunsupportive.................................................................................. 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 129: Q20 For which of the following would you be willing to pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area ............................................ 1 Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed ...................... 2 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed ............................. 3 Buying land for parks............................................................................. 4 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent) ........................................ 5 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 135: DEMO We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to make sure we've talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city. 17 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 136: pe�mogrnplit'cs_ How long have you lived in Fayetteville? Less than one year TENU 137: STLV emogrnhi s On what street do you live? BellyJo Dr........................................................................................... 01 => /CSST Cato Springs Rd.................................................................................... 02 => /CSST CollegeAve.......................................................................................... 03 => /CSST Crossover (Highway 265)..................................................................... 04 => !CSST Garland.Ave......................................................................................... 05 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)._.................................................................. 06 => +CSST Lafayette............................................................................................... 07 => !CSST Lake Sequoyah Dr ........................................ ..................................... ... 08 => /CSST Leverett................................................................................................. 09 => ICSST MapleSt................................................................................................ 10 => /CSST Mission (Route 45)............................................................................... I 1 NorthSt..........._................................................................................... 12 => ICSST OldWire Rd......................................................................................... 13 Rolling Hills Blvd................................................................................. 14 => /CSST SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 => /CSST SchoolSt............................................................................................... 16 => /CSST Sixth St. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 17 => /CSST Sycamore.............................................................................................. 18 r> /CSST TownshipRd........................................................................................ 19 WedingtonRd....................................................................................... 20 => /CSST ZionBlvd....___.................................................................................... 21 => /CSST Otherstreet........................................................................................... 22 O => /CSST Don't know........................................................................................... 98 => /CSST Refused................................................................................................ 99 -> /CSST 18 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 138: Is your house number odd or even? ODEV Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." 139: What is the nearest cross street to your home? CSST Cleveland.............................................................................................. 01 Crossover (Highway 265)..................................................................... 02 GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 03 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)..................................................................... 04 Lafayette............................................................................................... 05 Leverett................................................................................................. 06 MapleSt................................................................................................ 07 Mission Blvd. (Route 45)..................................................................... 08 NorthSt................................................................................................ 09 OldMissouri Rd................................................................................... 10 OldWire Rd......................................................................................... 11 RazorbackRd....................................................................................... 12 RockSt................................................................................................. 13 S. School St.......................................................................................... 14 SangAve.............................................................................................. 15 Sixth St. (Highway 62)......................................................................... 16 SycamoreSt.......................................................................................... 17 TownshipAve...................................................................................... 18 Wedington Rd....................................................................................... 19 ZionRd................................................................................................. 20 Otherstreet........................................................................................... 21 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 1 • One family house detached from any other houses ................................ 1 One family house attached to one or more houses ..................................2 2 A building with two or more apartments ................................................ 3 Mobilehome........................................................................................... 4 Dormitory or residence hall.................................................................... 5 => /FUTR Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know.................:........................................................................... 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 19 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 144: c_.__.b. P rte. ••. What is the lop reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? I have a list: lnterviewer:.if' he R gives more than one reason, get the TOP reason. Closeto family..................................................................................... 01 Qualityof life....................................................................................... 02 Closeto work........................................................................................ 03 CloselotheUofA...............................................................................04 Schoolquality....................................................................................... 05 Theweather.......................................................................................... 06 High value for The tax dollar ............_................................................... 07 Recreation opportunities....................................................................... 08 Bornhere.............................................................................................. 09 Allof the above.............................................................._.....,...,.......... 10 Other..................................................................................................... I 1 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 RE AS 145: WORK Which of the following best describes you? Are you: Interviewer: If the R gives you two answers, ask them which BEST describes them. Working full -lime (35 hours aweek or more)......................................01 Workingpart-time................................................................................ 02 Lookingfor work.................................................................................. 03 Student, not working............................................................................. 04 Student, working part-time................................................................... 05 Student, working full-time.................................................................... 06 A full-time homemaker ...................................... 7 Retired and work part or full -time ........................................................ 08 Retired:and don't work.............................................................._.......... 09 Other..................................................................................................... 10 O Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 20 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 146: How long, on average, does it take you to go one way to work, school or a place to which you regularly commute? Interviewer: If they have two or more activities, e.g., work and school, ask about their longer commute. One quarter hour or less (15 minutes or less) ....................................... 01 Half hour (30 minutes)......................................................................... 02 Three quarters hour (45 minutes).......................................................... 03 One hour (60 minutes)......................................................................... 04 Hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).......................................................05 Hour and a half (90 minutes)................................................................ 06 Hour and three-quarters (105 minutes) ................................................. 07 Two hours (120 minutes)...................................................................... 08 Two and a quarter hours or more (135 minutes or more) ..................... 09 Not applicable (doesn't leave home).....................................................97 Don't know........................................................................................... 98 Refused................................................................................................. 99 CONG 147: HISP Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Definitions: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino describes people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race (US Census Bureau definition). Yes.......................................................................................................... I No........................................................................................................... 2 Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 148: is your race? White Black or African-American.................................................................... 2 Asian....................................................................................................... 3 American Indian or Alaska native.......................................................... 4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander .............................................. 5 Other....................................................................................................... 6 O Don't know............................................................................................. 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 21 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 149: EDUC What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? 12th grade or less, no diploma................................................................ 1 High school graduate or GED................................................................. 2 Some college, no degree......................................................................... 3 Associate degree (e.g.. AA. AS, vocational school, certificate program)4 Bachelor's degree (e.g., BA, BS, AB).....................................................5 Graduate or professional degree ............................................ _............... 6 Don't know............................................................................................ 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 150: VOTE In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you in the 2004 presidential election: Interviewer: If the R is unsure which election you are referring to tell them, "In 2004, you remember that John Kerry ran for president on the Democratic ticket against George W. Bush for the Republicans. For that election, which of the following best describes you:" I did not vote (in the election last November) ........................................ 1 I thought about voting last time- but didn't ............................................. 2 I usually vote, but didn't last time...........................................................3 1 am sure I voted..................................................................................... 4 Don't know............................................................................................ 8 Refused................................................................................................... 9 . s r rm�syvi�. sa1�z. Enteryear................................................................................... Don't know....................................................................................... 9998 Refused.......................................................................... .................. 9999 22 Codebook for the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey 2007 Prepared by the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 26, 2007 Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. Male........................................................................................................ 1 Female.................................................................................................... 2 Refused................................................................................................... 9 23 INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDER NO. 07-000275 MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AND CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Project Title: 2007 Fayetteville Citizen's Survey Project Description (Attach additional pages as necessary.): See attached proposal Project Coordinator(s): Dr. Molly Longstreth DM 7/(/67 TO 1OO7 e,fizen`5 Survey Period of Performance: Start Date February 1.2007 End Date December 31, 2007 Project Budget: Salaries & Wages Fringe Benefits Materials & Supplies Other Direct Costs Total Direct Costs Facilities & Administrative Costs Total Project Costs 13,636 2,210 24 2.649 17,757 6,481 25,000 APPROVED: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Rosemary H. Ri ff Date Director Research Support & Sponsored Programs Y UN'1VERSlT iKA1NS,\5 123 Hotz Hall • Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-1201 • 479.575.4222 • 479.575.2474 (FAX) • src@uark.edu Survey Research Center Proposal to Survey Fayetteville Citizens for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas April 23, 2007 Paul Becker, Finance and Internal Services Director Susan Thomas, Public Information and Policy Advisor, Project Director Kevin Springer, Budget Manager This is a proposal to survey the citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the City of Fayetteville. Research Design Telephone survey The Survey Research Center (SRC) would conduct a telephone survey of citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the numbers of completed interviews needed to assure a desired estimated sampling error. If the budget allows, additional Fayetteville households would be screened in order to augment the number of surveys completed by African American and Hispanic/Latino households. Estimates in Table 1 are offered for interviews approximately 17 minutes in length. A pre -survey letter would be sent to all sample members for whom an address is available in advance of the telephone survey. In addition, the data would be analyzed with at least one bivariate analysis so as to indicate with more confidence phenomena of interest. Data will be compared with previous years' results to identify trends in citizen interest in various issues as well. Questionnaire Design& Field Testing The SRC would work with officials of the City of Fayetteville to revise a questionnaire that addresses the City's objectives for the survey. The 2007 questionnaire would draw on the instrument that the City of Fayetteville used to survey its citizens in 2001, 2003 and 2005. With City officials, the SRC would develop very few additional and/or alternative questions to solicit opinions on issues germane to the current objectives. The 2003 survey took 17.3 minutes on average to administer and the 2005 survey took 23.6 minutes, on average. For the 2007 survey, questions would be limited to those which could feasibly be included in a 17 -minute survey. SRC staff would critique the questionnaire, in consultation with the City. In addition, the SRC, in conjunction with the City, would develop the letter, introductory scripts and any desired press releases. The questionnaire and related correspondence must be reviewed by the University of Arkansas' (UA) Institutional Review Board (IRB), a process the SRC would facilitate. The IRB reviews the questionnaire and associated correspondence for its suitability for the people who would be surveyed. New and alternative questions would be critiqued by SRC staff. Experienced interviewers Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 would administer it to each other and critique it. The SRC would subsequently field test approximately 25 questionnaires before beginning the survey. These findings would be shared with City personnel for review. Adjustments to the telephone interview would be made to correct errors or implement desired changes. Prior to the start of calling, a letter would be mailed to all sample members for whom addresses are available, informing them of the nature of the survey and their important role in taking it. The letter establishes credibility for the survey and prepares recipients to receive the call when it comes. City residents are more amenable to answering telephone surveys if they are aware of the survey. The letter is even more effective than general publicity in informing citizens of the survey. The letters would be printed on City of Fayetteville letterhead and mailed in City envelopes. Please note that the letters would be sent to approximately one-fourth of the sample members. In the 2003 survey, 68 percent of the respondents asked about the letter were cognizant of having received it, although only about 50 percent of the sample members were mailed letters. The remaining sample would be called only. The effectiveness of the research design depends partially on personalizing the mailings. Therefore, the SRC would print the envelopes, rather than using labels, and affix stamps rather than using a machine stamp. Furthermore it is expected that electronic signatures of the mayor and city council members would be printed on the letters, if they agree to this strategy. It is the SRC's preference that the City, in conjunction with the SRC, prepare a press release or set of press releases so as to inform the sizable fraction of residents who would not receive pre - interview letters of the survey and its purposes. Sample The SRC would complete surveys of at least 379 citizens of Fayetteville. The estimated sampling error associated with this number of surveys is ± 5 percent if a simple random sample is drawn. A random sample of telephone numbers generated for the City of Fayetteville would be purchased. The longer the survey, the more sample needed. In order to garner the desired number of completed interviews, each telephone number would be called as many as six times. The SRC follows methods that are demonstrated to improve response rates. Subject to the client's preferences, the SRC guarantees to carefully follow the agreed -upon research design. As optimistic as the SRC are about response rates, however, they cannot be guaranteed. Only adults (people age 18 or older) would be interviewed. To enable the results to be generalized to individuals rather than households, these estimates include costs of randomly selecting respondents within the household. Bilingual interviewers would interview Hispanic/Latino respondents, if needed. All interviewers are trained to forward Spanish-speaking respondents to the bilingual interviewers. Oversampling Minority Ethnicity Populations While the budget estimates do not include costs of oversampling, this technique could be used if it is found that the project is underbudget. Therefore, the following information is primarily meant to be informative in case, funds were to become available. According to the 2000 Census of 2 S Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 Population' African American and Hispanic/Latino residents compose approximately 5 percent each of Fayetteville's population. It is likely that citizens from these two groups hold opinions on the survey topics that differ from those held by citizens of the majority ethnicity. Both African American and Hispanic/Latino respondents tend to under -respond to surveys. Because they compose a small fraction of the population and they respond to surveys in percentages lower than their representation in the population, proportionately more households from these two groups would be surveyed. To obtain an estimated sampling error of + 20 percent, approximately 46 people need to be surveyed. This would provide 23 African American and 23 Latino/Hispanic completed responses. Without the additional screening, it is estimated that about 11 African American and 12 Hispanic/Latino residents would complete the survey. In order to obtain surveys from the additional 11 Hispanic/Latino and 12 African American households the SRC would screen households at numerous additional telephone numbers. If oversampling were used, these numbers would be screened only. Any household members who identify themselves as African American or Hispanic/Latino would be interviewed until the desired number of completed interview is obtained. Please note, however, these estimates guarantee only that the SRC would call all of these numbers at least six times, if appropriate. The SRC cannot guarantee that 23 surveys would be completed by African American and 23 by Hispanic/Latino Fayetteville residents however diligent the effort. If used at all, oversampling to complete additional surveys with African American and Hispanic/Latino households would only be performed within the limits of the budgeted calling hours. Survey Publicity The SRC recommends that the City announce the survey in the issues of any of its publications or other appropriate communications media that would be published prior to or coincidentally with the survey. The SRC would gladly provide information needed in the announcement. Time Line A tentative time line is shown in Table 2. Because the survey is being revised rather than drafted anew, the initial time period could be shortened significantly. The time line is drafted so as to account for a review via a democratic process, however. Data collection is scheduled to begin in late August to follow the opening of the University of Arkansas and return to school of students of the Fayetteville Public Schools. The later calling period is much more efficient because it is easier 'Census of Population 2000. U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, DP -1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000. Data Set: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF1) 100 -Percent Data Geographic Area: Fayetteville township, Washington County, Arkansas. Washington, DC. http://fact£inder.census.gov/servlet/QTTable?ds_name=D&geo_id=06000US051439 i 283&qr_name =DEC _2000_S F 1 _U_DP 1 &_lang=en. 3 Proposal of a Project to Survey the Citizens of Fayetteville for the City of Fayetteville Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas April 23, 2007 to reach respondents. Furthermore, students and their families are much more likely to be heard from because they have returned to the community from vacations and other activities. for the 2007 'S telephone none survey, with initial letter Weeks J Dates in 2007 Revise questionnaire 5 February 21 — Ma 31 Submit guestiomiaje and letter for IRB review 2 June 1- June 21 Program telephone interviewing system and test 3 June 10 - June 22 _ Conduct field tests and review responses 1.5 June 25 - June 27 Request Council Members' and Mayor's signatures 2 June 21 - July 5 Address, print and si letters and mail 1 Jul 9 - July 10 Conduct interviews 3 August 26 — September 10 Clean and analyze data and write report 5 September 11— October 15 Revisions and final report 2 October 16 — November 12 Deliverables Communication about progress would be made to the project director every week during the period of telephoning or mailing. After the study, the SRC would provide a Data Report. It would include a simple codebook and frequencies of the variables. The data would be delivered electronically in Excel. A short Technical Report and graphic presentation would be written and presented to City officials as desired. In addition, a slightly more in-depth report indicating changes over time would also be written. These would include revisions of charts or figures and up to six or so bivariate analyses. Please note that the latter pertains to tables rather than variables. El FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS SURVEY OF CITIZENS REPORT OF RESULTS DECEMBER 2007 PREPARED FOR: THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE THE SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Survey Research Center would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance in conducting the Fayetteville Citizens' Survey and the subsequent writing of this report: The Citizens of Fayetteville The Fayetteville City Managers, especially Susan Thomas, Public Information and Policy The Fayetteville City Council Mayor Dan Coody Pam Henson, City of Fayetteville Lana Broyles, City of Fayetteville Bonnie Pay, City of Fayetteville John Goddard, Geographic Information Systems, City of Fayetteville Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements.................................................................................................................... i ExecutiveSummary................................................................................................................. ix How the Survey was Conducted.......................................................................................... ix Fayetteville as a Place to Live and the Effectiveness of City Government ......................... ix Satisfaction with and Need for Improvements to City Services ..........................................ix ix Group One services.......................................................................................................... ix GroupTwo services.......................................................................................................... x Citizens' Priorities for City Goals......................................................................................... x Citizens' Opinions on Tax Initiatives.................................................................................xii Preferences Regarding Growth Management Strategies .................................................... xii Information Programs......................................................................................................... xii TheStudy.................................................................................................................................. 1 Descriptionof the Study....................................................................................................... 1 Objectives............................................................................................................................. 1 StudyMethods...................................................................................................................... 1 Characteristics of Survey Respondents................................................................................. 2 Fayetteville as a Place to Live and City Service Satisfaction................................................... 5 Opinions about City Services.................................................................................................... 9 Most Satisfactory Services: Group One............................................................................... 9 Most Satisfactory Services: Group Two............................................................................ 10 Services Needing Improvement.......................................................................................... 11 Group One services needing improvement..................................................................... 11 Commutetimes........................................................................................................... 12 Aspects of streets needing the most attention............................................................. 13 Aspects of transportation needing the most attention .................................................15 15 Aspects of utilities needing the most attention........................................................... 17 Group Two services needing improvement.................................................................... 19 Aspects of growth and development needing the most attention ............................... 21 Aspects of housing needing the most attention........................................................... 22 Aspects of surface and ground water needing the most attention ............................... 24 Aspects of Downtown Fayetteville needing the most attention ..................................25 25 Aspects of a clean and green city needing the most attention .................................... 26 Citizens' Desires for the Future.............................................................................................. 29 Top Goal: Planned and Managed Growth......................................................................... 30 Top Goal: Improved Mobility and Street Quality.............................................................. 31 Top Goal: Development of South Fayetteville.................................................................. 33 Improving Aspects of South School Avenue and Willingness to Pay ............................35 35 Top Goal: A Beautiful City — Clean and Green................................................................. 36 Top Goal: Downtown Fayetteville..................................................................................... 38 Residents' Preferences Regarding Various Tax Initiatives.................................................... 41 Willingness to Pay for Growth Management Strategies..................................................... 41 in Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Summary of Willingness to Pay for Street Improvement................................................... 42 Growthand Development....................................................................................................... 45 Growth................................................................................................................................ 45 Populationgrowth........................................................................................................... 45 Business and retail market growth.................................................................................. 45 Jobgrowth....................................................................................................................... 45 Preferences Regarding Growth Management Strategies.................................................... 46 Infill or perimeter development...................................................................................... 46 Buying land to preserve open or green space................................................................. 47 Limiting funding for development to only certain areas of the city ............................... 47 How well the city uses long-term land -use plans........................................................... 48 HousingPreferences........................................................................................................... 49 Housing for first-time buyers.......................................................................................... 49 Apartments...................................................................................................................... 49 Condominiums................................................................................................................ 49 Single-family homes....................................................................................................... 49 Housing units for older adults......................................................................................... 50 Affordablehousing units................................................................................................. 50 Information............................................................................................................................. 51 Obtaining Information from the City.................................................................................. 51 Communicating with the City............................................................................................. 52 Citizen's Comments to the City.............................................................................................. 53 Roadsand Mobility............................................................................................................. 54 Alternative Transportation.................................................................................................. 55 Greenspace and Environmental Issues................................................................................ 55 Encourage Businesses and Jobs to Come to Fayetteville................................................... 56 Taxation.............................................................................................................................. 56 Better Planning and Organization....................................................................................... 56 Overall Negative Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government ............................. 57 PublicSafety Services......................................................................................................... 57 HousingIssues.................................................................................................................... 57 Educationand Schools........................................................................................................ 5 8 Quality of Life/Public Programs......................................................................................... 58 Communication and the City Website................................................................................ 58 Control/Slow Growth.......................................................................................................... 58 CityUtilities........................................................................................................................ 59 Equalityof City Spending................................................................................................... 59 Development of Downtown Fayetteville and the Square ...................................................59 59 Overall Positive Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government ............................... 60 Enforce Codes/Enforce Codes for Everyone...................................................................... 60 Need More Infrastructure (Other than Streets)................................................................... 60 ImproveSouth Fayetteville................................................................................................. 61 HomelessIssues.................................................................................................................. 61 Commentsabout the Survey............................................................................................... 61 OtherIssues......................................................................................................................... 61 iv Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Comments about Things over Which the City Has No or Little Control ........................... 62 Summaryand Conclusions..................................................................................................... 65 Fayetteville as a Place to Live and City Government Effectiveness .................................. 65 Satisfaction with and Recommendations about City Services ............................................65 65 Citizens' Priorities for City Goals....................................................................................... 69 InformationIssues............................................................................................................... 71 Citizens' Opinions on Tax Initiatives................................................................................. 71 AppendixA: Research Methods............................................................................................. 75 Sample................................................................................................................................. 75 Questionnaire...................................................................................................................... 75 Interviewing Procedures..................................................................................................... 76 EstimatedSampling Error................................................................................................... 77 GeographicAssignments.................................................................................................... 77 Appendix B: English Language Codebook............................................................................. 79 Appendix C: Spanish Language Codebook.......................................................................... 105 AppendixD: Frequencies..................................................................................................... 131 Appendix E: Crosstabulated Data......................................................................................... 177 Appendix F: Open -Ended Responses................................................................................... 181 v Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 ►" Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 TABLE OF FIGURES Table 1 Rating of the Quality of Life in Fayetteville and Fayetteville as a Place to Live........ 5 Table 2 Top Reasons for Living in Fayetteville....................................................................... 6 Table 3 Effectiveness of City Government.............................................................................. 7 Table 4 Most Satisfactory City Service: Group One.............................................................. 10 Table 5 Most Satisfactory City Service: Group Two.............................................................. 11 Table 6 City Services Needing the Most Improvement: Group One ......................................12 12 Table 7 Daily Commute (One-Way)....................................................................................... 13 Table 8 Most Needing Improvement: Streets......................................................................... 15 Table 9 Most Needing Improvement: Transportation............................................................ 17 Table 10 Most Improvement: Utilities.................................................................................. 19 Table 11 City Services Needing the Most Improvement: Group Two ...................................20 20 Table 12 Aspects of Growth and Development Services Needing the Most Attention & Willingnessto Pay.......................................................................................................... 22 Table 13 Aspects of Housing Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pay .............. 23 Table 14 Aspects of Surface and Groundwater Needing the Most Attention and Willingness toPay.............................................................................................................................. 25 Table 15 Aspects of Downtown Fayetteville Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pay................................................................................................................................... 26 Table 16 Aspects of a Clean and Green City Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pay................................................................................................................................... 27 Table 17 Residents' Priorities for City Goals........................................................................ 30 Table 18 Preferred Methods of Managing Growth and Willingness to Pay ..........................31 31 Table 19 Preferred Ways to Improve Mobility and Street Quality and Willingness to Pay.. 33 Table 20 Preferred Methods for Developing South Fayetteville and Willingness to Pay...... 35 Table 21 Improving Aspects of South School Avenue and Willingness to Pay .....................36 36 Table 22 Preferred Ways to Enhance the Beauty of Fayetteville and Willingness to Pay .... 38 Table 23 Development of Downtown Fayetteville and Willingness to Pay ..........................39 39 Table 24 Willingness to Pay for Growth Management Initiatives ......................................... 42 Table 25 Approval of Additional Tax Dollar Expenditures for Street Improvement in 2007 43 Table 26 Willingness to Pay to Improve Streets as Expressed in Options for Achieving VariousCity Goals.......................................................................................................... 44 Table 27 Opinions about Rates of Growth in the Past Two Years .........................................46 46 Table 28 Infill versus Perimeter Development....................................................................... 47 Table 29 Support for Growth Management Techniques......................................................... 48 Table 30 How Well or Poorly the City Is Following Long -Term Land -Use Plans ................49 49 Table 31 Assessments of Housing Supply.............................................................................. 50 Table 32 Methods Used to Obtain Information from the City ................................................51 51 Table 33 Methods Used to Communicate with the City .........................................................52 52 Table 34 Topics of Residents' Comments to the City of Fayetteville ....................................53 53 vii Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Viii Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY How the Survey was Conducted The City of Fayetteville commissioned the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Arkansas to survey citizens of Fayetteville in the summer of 2007. The Survey Research Center (SRC) interviewed 392 randomly -sampled adult residents of the city. Fayetteville as a Place to Live and the Effectiveness of City Government Residents currently consider Fayetteville a good or excellent place to live, similar to their opinions in all three previous survey years. In 2007, the four top reasons citizens live in Fayetteville, in order, are: proximity to family, quality of life, proximity to work, or proximity to the University of Arkansas. The average resident of Fayetteville asserts the city government's effectiveness is good. Satisfaction with and Need for Improvements to City Services Group One services Citizens were offered two lists of city services to evaluate in 2007. Of the first group of services, Fayetteville residents are most satisfied with the following city services, in the order listed by proportion of residents who selected each: parks and recreation, utilities, public safety, transportation, streets, and information programs. Of these services, over half of the citizens, a larger share of citizens than ever before, assert that streets need the most improvement. A smaller but sizable group of citizens nominate transportation as the city service needing the most improvement. These were similarly ranked in 2003 and 2005. In 2007, to improve street services, the largest group of citizens recommends attending to all five aspects of street services (street repair and maintenance, sidewalk maintenance and accessibility, and cleanliness of streets). Of these, the second and third largest groups of residents rate street repair and maintenance of these five aspects as most meriting upgrades in 2007 as they did in 2005. Overall, percentages of residents who are unwilling to pay for street improvements exceed those willing to pay. Of those, in 2007, who deem transportation services as those needing the most improvement, the largest share prefer that all four aspects of transportation services offered for consideration be improved (Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation; alternative transportation, i.e. bicycling and walking; ease of car travel in the city, and Razorback Transit). A nearly equal share, however, identifies Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation as the aspect most needing improvement. Citizens identifying other individual aspects of transportation services needing upgrades do so in the above order. Citizens desirous of transportation improvements are overwhelmingly willing to pay for them. In 2007, citizens claiming that utilities need the most improvement nominate the following aspects as those needing the most attention in order of votes received: Water and sewer maintenance, all four of the listed aspects, garbage collection and recycling, and meter ix Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 reading and utility billing. As in 2003 and 2005, citizens are mostly unwilling to pay for any of the recommended utility improvements in 2007. Group Two services Of the second group of city services, the majority of citizens in 2007 continue to be most satisfied with the Fayetteville Public Library, as they were in 2003 and 2005. The development of Downtown Fayetteville and a beautiful city — clean and green are the services with which the next largest groups of Fayetteville residents are most satisfied. Of the Group Two city services, the largest share of residents considers growth and development as most in need of improvement. Sizable, but smaller fractions of citizens identify housing, surface and ground water services, the development of Downtown Fayetteville, other ideas, and the Fayetteville Public Library, in declining order, as those most needing attention. Residents who rank growth and development services as those most needing improvement prefer promoting versus limiting growth, stricter versus current development standards, and more environmental protection to less. Overall, residents in 2007 are less willing to pay for the improvements than residents in 2003 or 2005, but willingness varies by the type of growth and development service preferred. Those wanting environmental protection are more willing than unwilling to pay, but by a much smaller margin than in the past. Of residents who support housing as the Group Two city service needing the most improvement, the largest share contends that affordable housing is the aspect needing the most attention. This share of residents has grown steadily since 2003. Housing improvement adherents are more unwilling than willing to pay for these improvements, however. Of citizens who support surface and groundwater upgrades, the highest percentage favor attending to all three ways to improve surface and groundwater: storm drainage, water quality and flood control. Of these three aspects, upgrades in storm drainage garner the most support by far but proponents tend not to be willing to pay for them. As in 2005, residents who identify the development of Downtown Fayetteville as the city service needing the most improvement feel that greater ease of access and parking would best achieve the goal. Willingness to pay for this improvement outweighs unwillingness. Citizens regarding a beautiful city — clean and green as the city service of Group Two that needs the most improvement deem all the aspects of a clean and green city as those needing the most improvement, as they did in 2003 and 2005. Willingness to pay for most of these improvements is disproportionately larger than unwillingness. Citizens' Priorities for City Goals Of five goals, citizens chose one as the most important and another as second most important. The order of the following goals reflects their popularity among citizens in 2007: Planned and managed growth; improved mobility and street quality; a beautiful city — clean ►:r Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 and green; development of South Fayetteville; and the development of Downtown Fayetteville. In 2003 the two top goals were reversed in order of popularity. Residents contend that the goal of planned and managed growth can best be achieved by having growth pay for growth, i.e. charging fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure and then by upgrading infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older sections of Fayetteville. These two categories were citizens' first and second choices in 2003 and 2005 also, but the order was reversed. Supporting quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans, developing denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and row houses, and developing new planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development, enjoy moderate support. While citizens are somewhat more willing than unwilling to pay to develop denser housing of quality, the opposite holds for the other means for managing growth. In 2005 and 2007, almost two-thirds of the citizens propose achieving the goal of improved mobility and street quality first by improving traffic flow. This was also the first choice in 2003, but by a smaller majority. The next most preferred methods for improving mobility and street quality are, in order: Developing improved public transportation, protecting neighborhoods from traffic impacts and developing more sidewalks. Larger shares of residents are willing than unwilling to pay to develop improved public transportation, but not for any of the other methods to improve mobility and street quality. The top two priorities for developing South Fayetteville, according to its 2007 supporters, are to improve South School Avenue and to redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses. Residents supporting the first option tend to be willing to pay for it, but those supporting redevelopment are tied in their willingness or unwillingness to pay for it. The next two largest groups of citizens favor developing more housing units in and around South Fayetteville and developing sidewalks and in order to achieve their goal of developing south Fayetteville. Proponents of sidewalks show more willingness to pay than do their peers promoting housing. To achieve the goal of a beautiful city — clean and green, proponents favoring appearance of major corridors such as College Avenue, School and Sixth Streets outnumber those in any of the next three largest groups, namely advocates for enforcing codes or preserving trees or hillsides. Willingness to pay to make the city cleaner and greener in all the strategies, except code enforcement, solidly exceeds unwillingness. Chief among methods for developing Downtown Fayetteville, according to residents who prioritize it as the city's top goal, is increasing the number of unique retail opportunities for shoppers. This is followed by a desire for greater ease of access and parking in the area, increasing the number of housing units in and around downtown, enhancing the attractiveness of buildings and streets and soliciting additional entertainment businesses and venues. While increasing the amount of housing and the number of unique retail opportunities for shoppers is sanctioned by more residents willing than unwilling to pay for xi Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 them, the opposite is true for the other potential options for developing Downtown Fayetteville. Citizens' Opinions on Tax Initiatives In 2007, evidence is mixed regarding whether the citizens would favor or oppose spending additional tax monies for street improvements. A larger contingent of residents say they would be willing than unwilling to pay for improvements to mobility and street quality and for some specific street improvements, but not for improving aspects of streets needing the most attention. Preferences Regarding Growth Management Strategies In 2003, 2005 and 2007, citizens conclude, on average, that Fayetteville's population has grown somewhat too fast over the two years prior to the surveys, while business and retail markets grew by about the right amount. In 2007, as in 2003, the largest share of residents believes that Fayetteville's job growth has been too slow. Even stronger in 2007 than in 2005 are Fayetteville's residents' preferences for the city to buy land to preserve open or green space and to limit funding, while similar percentages support the city in providing incentives for development to only certain areas of the city at certain times. Residents evaluate the City as following its long-term land use plans neither well nor poorly, on average. In all three surveys, citizens favor development within existing neighborhoods compared with development around the city's edges. Whether residents are willing to pay for these and related growth management strategies is not the quandary in 2007 that it was in 2005. A larger percentage than in either 2003 or 2005 espouse willingness to pay an extra $10 to $20 annually in taxes for buying land for parks, instituting a smart growth plan for the area and buying land for green space that would not be developed. Substantially fewer, but nonetheless a significant fraction of residents, vow they would pay an extra $10 to $20 per year in order to buy land to keep farmland from being developed. Queried about the supply of housing available, citizens continue to believe that Fayetteville has too many apartments, but is short on affordable housing, housing for first-time buyers, and housing for older adults. Those holding these opinions constitute very sizable majorities. Information Programs Nearly all of Fayetteville's citizens say they seek information about the city. The four sources on which the largest shares of citizens rely for city news are newspapers, the internet, personal contact, and television stations other than public or government access channels, in that order. Nearly all of Fayetteville's residents also contact the city. The telephone is citizens' most popular means by far for communicating with the city followed by e-mail, visiting with governmental representatives other than City Council members, and visiting with City Council representatives. Yet substantial groups of citizens also use numerous other means both for learning about the city and communicating with it. xii Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 THE STUDY Description of the Study This fourth survey of citizens of Fayetteville evaluates aspects of Fayetteville's strategic planning efforts as well as growth issues. The survey also assesses citizens' satisfaction with city services and provides them a forum to express their opinions about city services and planning. The study is designed to provide decision -making information to policy makers, city administrators, activists and business people. It is also meant to inform all other members of the community about citizens' opinions of their government. Objectives The four objectives of the survey were: 1. To examine assessments of the quality of city services. The survey asks residents to assess the overall quality of life in Fayetteville and their satisfaction with the city government, and to name services with which they are most and least satisfied. Residents identify aspects of services that, in their opinions, need the most improvement and then provide an estimate of their willingness to pay for the improvements. 2. To determine Fayetteville citizens' opinions of many of the most important goals developed by the citizens, city council and mayor of Fayetteville. 3. To learn about residents' preferences on difficult decisions related to growth and development that the city faces regularly. Questions probed residents' perceptions of the rates of growth Fayetteville has experienced in recent years, and the supply of housing, as well as their preferences for growth management options and their willingness to pay for those options. 4. To investigate how residents obtain information from the city and how they communicate with the city. Each objective is discussed in a separate chapter. The final chapter summarizes the findings. Study Methods The Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Arkansas surveyed Fayetteville residents at the request of the Fayetteville city government. A telephone survey was used in order to reach the widest possible group of Fayetteville residents. Random -digit dialing of Fayetteville phone numbers enabled all households with working telephones to have an equal chance of participating. The SRC conducted the telephone survey from August 28 through September 9, 2007. Carefully trained interviewers, most with previous interviewing experience, conducted the interviews. Interviewers completed 392 surveys with residents of Fayetteville ages 18 or older. About 27 percent of all potentially eligible households in the sample responded. A cooperation rate of 64 percent is the share of known eligible Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 households in the sample who responded. A more complete description of research methods is given in Appendix A. The survey is located in Appendices B and C. For all questions answered by residents of 392 households, the potential sampling error is plus or minus 5 percent. This means that, on average, the answers to the questions should be within 5 percent in either direction of answers that would have been obtained by having interviewed all adults in Fayetteville with working telephones during the same time period. When responses of subgroups are analyzed, the sampling error rises. Characteristics of Survey Respondents Respondents answered a series of questions about themselves and their households. Citizens responding to the survey range in age from 18, the minimum age of allowable response, to 96 years. Half of respondents are ages 55 or younger, the remaining half are older. Five percent of respondents are ages 18 to 25; 19 percent 26 to 40; 17 percent 41 to 50; 29 percent 51 to 64; and 30 percent are 65 years of age or older. Twenty-three percent of survey respondents possess bachelor's degrees. A fourth hold graduate or professional degrees. Another 21 percent have attended or attend college without having earned a degree. About 10 percent of respondents have associate's degrees. About 16 percent are high school graduates or have obtained a G.E.D., and the remaining 5 percent have a twelfth grade education or less. About 2.5 percent of respondents describe themselves as Hispanic or Latino. For purposes of this study, all but one of the Hispanic/Latino respondents are considered white, and white respondents compose 91 percent of all. Black or African American residents form 2.6 percent of the respondents; American Indian and/or Alaskan Natives 2.3 percent; Asian 2.6 percent; Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander .5 percent; and multi -ethnic or some other race 0.8 percent of all survey respondents. Women are slightly overrepresented, composing 53 percent of the respondents. About 43 percent of the respondents expect to have 2007 household incomes of $50,000 or less and 57 percent higher incomes. Although the average income of survey respondents in 2005 was $35,000 to $50,000, it was $50,000 to $75,000 in 2007. About 9 percent each of the respondents are at the far ends of the income spectrum with expected 2007 household incomes of less than $15,000 or more than $150,000 (Appendix D). Citizens living in single-family detached housing compose 76 percent of the survey respondents and are overrepresented in this sample. Those living in apartment buildings, the next largest group surveyed, are 16 percent of all respondents. People living in single-family homes attached to other units make up 6 percent of the respondents. The remaining respondents dwell in mobile homes, retirement communities or other types of living spaces. The largest group of respondents, 33 percent, has lived in Fayetteville for more than 20 years, but not all of their lives; the next smallest group, 22 percent, has lived in Fayetteville for between 10 and 20 years. Seven percent have lived in Fayetteville for less than a year and 7 2 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 percent have lived here all of their lives. About 75 percent of residents answering the survey have lived in Fayetteville for over 5 years. The distribution of survey respondents by ward closely reflects the actual population in Fayetteville's four wards. Ward 1, containing a quarter of the city's population, is moderately overrepresented with 27.9 percent of survey respondents. Ward 2 is underrepresented with 17.9 percent of respondents, even though this represents the smallest ward in the city with 24.3 percent of the citizenry. Ward 3, encompassing 25 percent of the city's population, is the home of 26.3 percent of the survey respondents and Ward 4, with 27.9 percent of the survey sample, contains 25 percent of the city's inhabitants. Fifty-three percent of survey respondents describe themselves as employed, with 46 percent working full-time and 7 percent part-time. Eight percent are full-time homemakers. Retirees constitute 31 percent of the respondents, including 24 percent not working and 7 percent working full- or part-time. Students compose about 6 percent of respondents. Approximately 2.3 percent of the students work full-time, 1.5 percent part-time and 2.6 percent do not work. Residents who are seeking work and those who are disabled and not working each compose another 1 percent of the population. Likelihood of voting was asked by inquiring into recent voting behavior. More than 70 percent of responding citizens (72%) declare that they voted in the 2006 gubernatorial election. Slightly more than one-fourth of residents say they didn't vote (16%), usually vote but didn't last time (7%) or thought about voting last time, but didn't (6%). Therefore, the 2007 respondents were less likely to have said they voted than were the 2005 respondents. On the other hand, the 2004 election was the presidential election when a larger share of the populace votes. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 2 FAYETTEVILLE AS A PLACE TO LIVE AND CITY SERVICE SATISFACTION In 2001, the City asked a random sample of residents to rate the quality of life in Fayetteville and, in 2003, 2005 and 2007, about the city as a place to live. The questions and scales differ somewhat, but in 2001, 93 percent of residents viewed the quality of life in Fayetteville as excellent (27%) or good (66%), whereas 95 percent in 2003 and 2005 and 94 percent in 2007 say that the city is an excellent (46% in 2003, 47% in 2005, 45% in 2007) or good (49% in 2003, 48% in 2005, 49% in 2007) place to live (Table 1). In 2001, 7 percent deemed the quality of life in Fayetteville as fair and in all three subsequent survey years, 3 percent believe Fayetteville is neither a good nor poor place to live. In 2001, no residents felt that the quality of life in Fayetteville was poor, but 2 percent rate Fayetteville as a poor place to live in 2003, 2005 and 2007. In 2007, for the first time, 1 percent of respondents rate Fayetteville as a very poor place to live. In 2000, a random sample of Arkansans were asked whether their city was an excellent, good, fair or poor place to live and 75 percent rated their city as an excellent or good place to live.1 Thus, the citizens of Fayetteville rate Fayetteville highly in 2001, 2003 and 2005 compared with state averages. Table 1 Rating of the Quality of Life in Fayetteville and Fayetteville as a Place to Live 2001 Percent 2003 2005 2007 Excellent 27 46 47 45 Good 66 49 48 49 Fair/Neither good nor poor 7 3 3 3 Poor 0 2 2 2 VeryPoor 0 0 0 1 Total 100 100 100 100 In 2007, when asked the top reason they live in Fayetteville, almost one -fifth (19%) respond "close to family" (Table 2). Another 19 percent say that their top reason is the quality of life. These are the same two options chosen by the highest percentages of respondents in both 2003 and 2005, but in previous years "quality of life" rated above "close to family". The percentage of respondents avowing quality of life is their top reason for living in Fayetteville has declined in both 2005 and 2007. Ranked third and fourth, a total of 28 percent reside in Fayetteville to be near work (17%) or the University of Arkansas (11%). About 17 percent of respondents say they live in Fayetteville for all of the listed reasons, an increase of about 50 percent over the percentage who cited all the reasons in 2005. ' University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock Arkansas, p. 7. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Residents describe additional reasons for living in Fayetteville, including school quality, recreational opportunities, being born here and/or the weather. These reasons, listed in Table 2, appeal to 5 percent or fewer of Fayetteville's residents. Other responses provided in 2007 make up 8 percent of responses. Some of the reasons mentioned are the beauty of Fayetteville, that respondents simply like living in Fayetteville, closeness to hospitals and other reasons. A few respondents (n=5) provide negative responses to this question. Two say that they live in Fayetteville because they cannot afford to move, while others comment on falling quality of life, costs and difficulty of obtaining building permits. Responses of 2007 for the most part reflect those offered in 2005 and 2003 with a few exceptions. Although "quality of life" and "close to work" received fewer responses in 2007 than they did in either of the previous surveys, "all of the above" reasons received 7 percentage points more in 2007 than in 2005, which was nearly six times as many votes as in 2003. Fewer respondents remark that their top reason for living in Fayetteville is to be close to the U of A (15% versus 11%) or for recreation opportunities (2.5% versus .5%). Also, the number of respondents citing other reasons increased by 4 percentage points from 4 percent in 2005 to 8 percent in the current year. Table 2 Ton Reasons for Living in Favetteville Percent 2003 2005 2007 Close to family 21.9 21.4 19.3 Quality of life 30.9 22.1 18.5 Close to work 18.6 15.4 16.5 Close to U of A 15.6 15.2 10.8 School quality 3.8 3.6 3.5 The weather 0.3 1.9 1.3 Recreation opportunities 2.0 2.4 0.5 High value for the tax dollar 0.8 0.0 0.0 Born Here 1.3 3.6 5.0 Allof the above 1.8 10.7 17.0 Other 3.3 3.8 7.5 Total 100 100 100 In 2005 and 2007, citizens rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's city government as good, on average. About 69 percent of citizens in 2005 considered the city government's effectiveness as either excellent (7%) or good (62%). A somewhat lower percentage indicate the same in 2007, with 55 percent rating the effectiveness of the city government as good and 5 percent as excellent. A higher percentage of respondents rates the city government's effectiveness as neither good nor poor in 2007 (26% in 2007 versus 19% in 2005) or poor (12% in 2007 versus 8% in 2005). In both years, however, 3 percent of respondents rate the city government's effectiveness as very poor. The differences between years are statistically significant (Appendix E). m Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 3 Effectiveness of City Government Percent 2005 2007 Excellent 7 5 Good 62 55 Neither good nor poor 19 26 Poor 8 12 Very Poor 3 3 Total 100 100 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 3 OPINIONS ABOUT CITY SERVICES Most Satisfactory Services: Group One The survey presented citizens with two lists of city services and asked them to select one service from each list that they found most satisfactory. Of the list of city services in Group One (Table 4), in all three survey years, the largest segments of Fayetteville residents are most satisfied with parks and recreation services, utilities or public safety services, in that order. Six percent or fewer respectively regard transportation, streets and information services as most satisfactory, in 2003, 2005 and 2007. The increased approval for parks and recreation services results from a decrease in approval from 2005 to 2007 of 2 percentage points in utilities and 2 percentage points in streets.2 The high ranking of parks and recreation services agrees with the findings voiced on the 2001 Citizen Survey in which about 75 percent of citizens esteemed city parks and park maintenance as good or excellent. The three recreational aspects garnered good to excellent ratings from 44 to 67 percent of citizens. Furthermore, citizens prioritized the Boys and Girls Club and leisure and recreation services as 6th and 7th, respectively, out of 14 traditional city services in 2001. In their open-ended comments, two respondents indicate they are most satisfied with garbage collection and sanitation services, although one complains about the cost. Another compliments the police, but three indicate they are not satisfied with any of these services (Appendix D). 2 Round -off error accounts for the differences between 7 percentage point decrease in residents who say they are most satisfied with parks and recreation services and the 8 percentage point gains for public safety services, streets and information programs. 3 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. W Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 4 Most Satisfactory City Service: Group One Percent 2003 2005 2007 Parks and Recreation Services Utilities Public Safety Services Transportation Streets Information Programs Other Total 55 48 51 19 19 17 14 17 17 5 5 5 4 6 4 2 4 4 1 2 2 100 100 100 2003 2005 2007 Most Satisfactory Services: Group Two Of the second group of services, more than half of the residents contend they are most satisfied with the Fayetteville Public Library. Nearly 15 percent of residents each rate the development of Downtown Fayetteville (14%) and the city as a clean and green place (13%) as the most satisfactory services out of Group Two. The current high level of satisfaction (56%) with the Fayetteville Library has remained constant since 2005, when it increased dramatically. This high level of satisfaction mirrors the ratings of citizens in 2001, when 83 percent evaluated library services as good or excellent. The citizens likewise assigned the Fayetteville Public Library a priority of 5 among 14 other traditional city services.4 About 6 percent or fewer of Fayetteville's residents regard the remaining three named Group Two services, growth and development (6%), surface and ground water (4%) or housing (3%) as the most satisfactory (Table 5). Other most satisfactory city services listed for 2007 include four services listed in Group One — parks, public safety services, streets and utilities. One each is most satisfied with the city's layout, the smoking ban, the city's growth or the churches. Three respondents are satisfied with none of these services. Some of the areas promoted as most satisfactory are churches, the layout of the city, and the smoking ban as most satisfactory (Appendix D). 4 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, pp. 5 and 9. 10 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 5 Most Satisfactory City Service: Group Two Percent 2003 2005 2007 0 Fayetteville Public Library 26 53 56 Development of Downtown Fayetteville N/A 15 14 O A Clean and Green City 23 15 13 El College Avenue Improvement N/A 5 N/A En Growth and Development 9 4 6 0 Surface and Ground Water 3 2 4 • Housing 5 4 3 • Other 1 2 3 0 Downtown Fayetteville, Dickson Street 33 N/A N/A area and College Avenue development Total 100 100 100 2007 Services Needing Improvement Group One services needing improvement Fayetteville residents were asked to select one service they believe needs the most improvement from each of two sets of city services. The first set of services from which residents choose is listed in Table 6. The largest portion of 2007 residents, 54 percent, deems streets as the city service needing the most improvement, as did 51 percent in 2003 and 48 percent in 2005. Another 25 percent say the same about transportation in 2007, down from 29 percent in 2005. In 2007, 7 percent of residents favor utilities as needing the most improvement, which is less than both 2003 and 2005, when 12 percent favored utilities. Three percent each of respondents assess parks and recreation, public safety and information programs as needing the most improvement (Table 6). Some residents (5%) suggest that other city services need improvement. Four respondents comment about aspects of the City's administration as needing most improvement, while six respondents cite a topic relating to growth and development in the city and two respondents simply say everything on the list needs improvement. Also mentioned by one each 11 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 respondent are lack of code enforcement, leash laws, recycling and senior services (Appendix D). Table 6 City Services Needinn the Most Improvement: Group One 2003 Percent 2005 2007 • Streets 51 48 54 • Transportation 24 29 25 0 Utilities 12 12 7 • Information Programs 3 4 3 • Public Safety Services 3 4 3 • Parks and Recreation Services 5 2 3 • Other 2 2 5 Total 100 100 100 2003 2005 2007 Commute times To prepare for a review of streets and transportation as city services needing the most improvement, commute times reported by Fayetteville's citizens are presented in Table 7. About 77 percent of 2007 city residents spend 15 minutes or fewer traveling to work or school each way, compared to about 76 percent in 2005 and 82 percent in 2003 (Table 7). Another 18 percent commute to work or school in half an hour and the commute for about 4 percent is 45 minutes each way, both of which are similar to estimates provided in 2005. In 2003, 14 percent said their commute was half an hour and 1.4 percent commuted in 45 minutes. About .8 percent of citizens report that they have a commute time of one hour or more, as did the same percentage in 2005 and about 1.8 percent in 2003. Although the average commute time in all three survey years was 15 minutes or fewer, the data in Table 7 implies that the commute time might have increased between 2003 and 2005. In comparing 2005 with 2007, however, commute times seem to have stabilized and have perhaps even begun to shorten. These commute times concur with findings of the 2000 Census which reports the average travel time to work as 16.4 minutes in Fayetteville. 12 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Commuting time in Fayetteville is far shorter than the average of 21.4 minutes for the state of Arkansas and 25.5 minutes nationwide.s Table 7 Daily Commute (One -Way) 2003 Percent 2005 2007 15 minutes or less 81.7 75.6 77.4 .5 hour 14.0 18.6 18.3 .75 hour 1.4 4.0 3.5 1 hour 0.7 0.5 0.5 1.25 hours 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.5 hours 0.4 0.0 0.0 1.75 hours 0.0 0.0 0.0 2 hours 0.0 0.8 0.0 2.25+ hours 1.1 0.3 0.0 Total 100 100 100 Aspects of streets needing the most attention In light of the 2001 Fayetteville Citizen Survey and the findings of both the 2003 Citizen Survey and 2005 Citizen Survey, it is not surprising that 54 percent of Fayetteville's residents currently assess streets as the Group One city service needing the most attention (Table 6). In 2001, the highest fraction of citizens judging as good or excellent any street -related service were the 48 and 47 percent who so rated street cleanliness and lighting, respectively. Only 34 and 32 percent, respectively, evaluated street and sidewalk maintenance as good or excellent at that time.6 In 2007, 41 percent of residents who identify streets as the city service most needing improvement further assert that all of the aspects of streets mentioned (street maintenance, cleanliness, and repair, and sidewalk maintenance and accessibility) need the most attention compared to 34 percent in 2005 and 42 percent in 2003 (Table 8). It seems that whatever additional approval residents may have evinced between 2003 and 2005 has been lost in the last two years. The second largest group of citizens, 24 percent, name street repair as the aspect of streets that needs the most attention in 2007. Street repair ranked second in the previous two years also by a similar percentage of residents. More interesting is the proportion of citizens who select street maintenance as the aspect of streets needing the most attention: 12 percent in 2007 compared to 21 percent in 2005 and 15 percent in 2003. It seems that the City has made the most gains in this area in the past two years. Residents who espouse sidewalk maintenance and accessibility as needing the most improvement also decreased slightly in number between 2005 and 2007, contrary to the increase seen between 2003 and 2005. Cleanliness of streets was not selected by any respondents independently in s U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1, factfinder.census.gov 6 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 13 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 2007. Respondents who indicate another area of streets as needing the most improvement make up the third largest group in 2007 (16.2%). The majority of comments fall into three major categories. Respondents comment that the city needs more and wider streets, that congestion in the streets needs the most attention and that planning and design of streets needs to be improved. Additional comments from respondents bring up issues of rainwater drainage, traffic light timing, too many speed humps and public parking (Appendix D). Willingness to pay for street improvements In considering all options to improve Fayetteville 's streets, about 32 percent of residents are willing to pay for improving streets compared to 41 percent in 2005 and 26 percent in 2003; 28 percent may be willing; and 41 percent are unwilling to pay to improve streets. This may be due to recent passage of the sales tax increase for road improvements. As Table 8 shows, the share of residents who support three of the six options selected by respondents indicating willingness to pay exceeds that of their unwilling peers. In the case of all given aspects, however, willingness to pay exceeds unwillingness by only 1 percent. The 28 percent who said they might be willing to pay would be critical in any tax increase for road improvements. Also, the two other options for which willingness to pay exceeds unwillingness (sidewalk maintenance and accessibility) were only selected by a few respondents so the support evinced here may not be as strong as it seems at first glance. Much larger proportions of residents contend that they are unwilling to pay for street improvements in 2007 than in either 2005 or 2003. 14 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 8 Most Needing Improvement: Streets City service: Streets 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 382 399 392 Goal %: 50.8 47.9 54.1 Service segment size: 194 191 205 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 81 (41.8) 19 (23.5) 43 (53.1) 19 (23.5) 81 (100) All given aspects 2005 65 (34.4) 22 (33.8) 25 (38.5) 18 (27.7) 65 (100) 2007 84 (41.2) 30 (36.6) 23 (28.0) 29 (35.4) 82 (100) 2003 46 (23.7) 10 (22.7) 21 (47.7) 13 (29.5) 44 (100) Street repair 2005 47 (24.9) 16 (34.0) 15 (32.0) 16 (34.0) 46 (100) 2007 49 (24.0) 10 (20.8) 13 (27.1) 25 (52.1) 48 (100) 2003 21 (10.8) 6 (30.0) 8 (40.0) 6 (30.0) 20 (100) Other 2005 16 (8.3) 9 (56.3) 6 (37.5) 1(6.2) 16 (100) 2007 33 (16.2) 9 27.3) 9 27.3 15 (45.5) 33 (100) 2003 29 (14.9) 7 (24.1) 14 (48.3) 8 (27.6) 29 (100) Street maintenance 2005 39 (20.6) 20 (52.6) 8 (21.1) 10 (26.3) 39 (100) 2007 25 (12.3) 7 (29.2) 8 (33.3) 9 (37.5) 24 (100) 2003 7 (3.6) 3 (42.9) 2 (28.6) 2 (28.6) 7 (100) Sidewalk maintenance 2005 11(5.8) 4 (36.4) 4 (36.4) 3 (27.2) 11 (100) 2007 8 3.9 4 50 2 (25) 2 25 8(100) 2003 7 (3.6) 5 (71.4) 2 (28.6) 0 (0.0) 7 (100) Sidewalk accessibility (such as cut -away curbs) 2005 9 (4.8) 4 (50.0) 1 (12.5) 3 (37.5) 8 (100) 2007 5 (2.5) 3 (60) 0 (0.0) 2 (40) 5 (100) 2003 3 (1.5) 0 (0.0) 2 (66.7) 1(33.3) 3 (100) Cleanliness of streets 2005 2 (1.1) 1(50.0) 0 (0.0) 1(50.0) 2 (100) 2007 0 (0.0) 0 0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (100) 2003 194 (100) 50 (26.2) 92 (48.2) 49 (25.7) 191 (100) Total 2005 189 (100) 76 (40.6) 59 (31.6) 52 (27.8) 187 (100) 2007 204 (100) 63 (31.5) 55 (27.5) 82 (41) 200 (100) Aspects of transportation needing the most attention Of the 25 percent of Fayetteville residents who hail transportation as the city service most needing improvement, 34 percent subsequently indicate that all four ways to improve transportation, including ease of car travel in the city, Ozark Regional Transit/public transportation, Razorback Transit and alternative transportation (e.g., bicycling and walking) need the most attention (Table 9). This is a slight decrease from 2005, when 39 percent of citizens selected all aspects of transportation, continuing the trend of 2007 response rates falling between those of 2003 and 2005. Nearly as high a percentage identify Ozark Regional Transit/public transportation as the aspect of transportation needing the most improvement in 2007, a rate between that of 2003 and 2005. The third largest, but much smaller, group of residents advocates for alternative transportation such as bicycling and 15 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 walking. This response garners support from 17 percent of respondents in 2007, compared to only 7 percent in 2005. The percentage who believes that ease of car travel in the city is the transportation service that needs the most improvement has grown steadily from 7 percent in 2003 to 11 percent in 2005 and 15 percent in 2007. Only 1 percent of respondents cite Razorback Transit as needing the most improvement, compared to 4 percent in 2005 and 2 percent in 2003. However, the larger number of respondents who selected public transportation as needing most improvement may be including Razorback Transit in that area. All of these recommendations elucidate the problem of travel congestion indicated in 2001 by the 42 percent of the city's residents who evaluated it as fair and 35 percent who judged it as poor. None of the residents who provides his or her own ideas for improving transportation noted traffic enforcement in either 2003, 2005 or 2007, although 62 percent regarded it as good or excellent in 2001. Willingness to pay for transportation improvements Across all transportation changes they favor, about half of residents (52%) are willing to pay, 26 percent may be willing to pay and 22 percent are unwilling to pay for them (Table 9). Compared with 2005, residents rating transportation as the Group One service needing the most attention in 2007 are overall slightly less willing to pay for them but equally as likely to be unsure. Table 9 also shows willingness to pay by individual aspects of Fayetteville's transportation system. Although, in 2007, greater fractions of residents who advocate improving all given aspects of transportation avow they are willing to pay for them than not, the percentage willing to pay is lower than it was in 2003 but higher than it was in 2005. Citizen willingness to pay for individual aspects of transportation has continued to fluctuate. For example, nearly half of respondents are willing to pay to improve Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation. While this is encouraging, it has dropped quite a bit from 2005, when two-thirds of respondents indicated the same. However, in 2007, more than two- thirds of respondents avow their willingness to pay to improve alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking, compared to 57 percent in 2005. Ease of car travel also gained tax support in 2007, rising to 50 percent of respondents who declare their willingness to pay additional taxes to improve this area from 42 percent in 2005. 7 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 16 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 9 Most Needing Improvement: Transportation City service: Transportation 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 382 399 392 Goal %: 23.6 28.8 25.3 Service segment size: 90 115 96 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 39 (43.3) 22 (57.9) 14 (36.8) 2 (5.3) 38 (100) All given aspects 2005 45 (39.1) 20 (44.4) 14 (31.2) 20 (44.4) 45 (100) 2007 33 (34.4) 16 (48.5) 9 (27.3) 8 (24.2) 33 (100) 2003 23 (25.6) 8 (36.4) 8 (36.4) 6 (27.3) 22 (100) Ozark Regional Transit/Public 2005 40 (34.8) 26 (66.7) 7 (17.9) 6 (15.4) 39 (100) transportation 2007 32 (33.3) 15 (48.4) 7 (22.6) 9 (29.0) 31 (100) 2003 11 (12.2) 9(81.1) 1(9.1) 1(9.1) 11 (100) Alternative transportation, i.e. bicycling and walking 2005 8 (7.0) 4 (57.1) 3 (42.9) 0 (0.0) 7 (100) 2007 16 (16.7) 11 (68.8) 2(12.5) 3 (18.8) 16 (100) 2003 6 (6.7) 4 (66.7) 2 (33.3) 0 (0.0) 6 (100) Ease of car travel in the city 2005 13 (11.3) 5 (41.7) 3 (25.0) 4 (33.3) 12 (100) 2007 14 (14.6) 7 (50.0) 7 (50.0) 0 (0.0) 14 (100) 2003 9 (10.0) 2 (22.2) 2 (22.2) 5 (55.6) 9 (100) Other 2005 4 (3.5) 3 (75.0) 1(25.0) 0 (0.0) 4 (100) 2007 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (100) 2003 2 (2.2) 0 (0.0) 1 (50.0) 1 (50.0) 2 (100) Razorback Transit 2005 5 (4.4) 4 (80.0) 1 (20.0) 0 (0.0) 5 (100) 2007 1(1.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) 2003 90 (100) 45 (51.1) 28 (31.8) 15 (17.0) 88 (100) Total 2005 115 (100) 62 (55.4) 29 (25.9) 21 (18.7) 112 (100) 2007 96 (100) 49 (51.6) 25 (26.3) 21 (22.1) 95 (100) Aspects of utilities needing the most attention Only 7 percent of residents contend that utilities need the most improvement, in contrast to both previous surveys in which 12 (2005) and 13 (2003) percent cited this option. Of the residents citing utilities as needing the most attention, nearly a third (31%) recommend water and sewer maintenance, a slight decrease from 2005 when 32 percent made the same recommendation and a slight increase from 28 percent in 2003 (Table 10). In 2001, about 25 percent of all residents considered water and sewer maintenance services as fair (18%) or poor (7%).8 Of residents identifying utilities as the city services needing the most attention, the percentage favoring attending to all the utility services presented (garbage collection, recycling, water and sewer maintenance, and meter reading and utility billing) dropped slightly to 23 percent from 28 percent in 2005. 8 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 17 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 The next largest group of 15 percent describes recycling as needing the most attention, almost tripling the number of percentage points who advocated the same in 2005. In the 2001 survey, 74 percent of city residents describe the quality of the city's recycling program as good or excellent and only 6 percent as poor.9 Although it is impossible to determine whether satisfaction with recycling services has changed since 2001, this evidence may point to the possibility that citizens are becoming slightly less happy with recycling services as time passes. Of citizens who believe that utilities need the most improvement, the percentage that asserts that garbage collection alone needs the most improvement has risen slightly — from 9 percent in 2005 to 12 percent in 2007. On the other hand, when those favoring the improvement of all utility services and garbage collection independently are added together, the percentage in 2007 nearly equals that of 2005 — 36 versus 35 percent, respectively, (of the residents rating utilities as the service most needing attention), and both are lower than the 39 percent who said they desired improvements to garbage collection in 2003. Again, although not directly comparable, in 2001, 76 percent of residents rated solid waste collection as good or excellent, 18 percent fair and only 6 percent poor.10 Another 12 percent (n=3) of residents in 2007 recommend other ways to improve utilities. One resident cites problems with getting his or her water hooked up; two mention problems with their electric company, such as power outages and damage to trees; one each mentions phone services and cable companies as needing the most improvement (Appendix D). The city has jurisdiction or influence regarding some of these suggestions and not others. Willingness to pay for improvements to utilities About 7 percent of Fayetteville's residents contend that utilities are the Group One city service needing the most attention in 2007, about 70 percent fewer than in 2005 and 80 percent fewer than in 2003. Yet, as in both 2003 and 2005, only about 19 percent of those who identify utilities as the Group Two service needing the most improvement are willing to pay for the desired improvements overall (Table 10).11 In contrast, 54 percent say they are unwilling to pay — a drop from the 65 and 64 percent who said the same in 2005 and 2003, respectively. To help keep this in perspective, the 2007 respondents who espouse willingness to pay for their desired utility improvements compose 1 percent of the entire set of survey respondents; those opposed to paying 4 percent. 9 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 10 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 11 As Table 10 shows, 5 residents express willingness to pay for utility improvements. They constitute about 1 percent of the 392 residents (5/392 = 1.3%). IE Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 10 Most Improvement: Utilities City service: Utilities 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 382 399 392 Goal %: 12.6 11.8 6.9 Service segment size: 48 47 26 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 13 (28.3) 3 (27.3) 0(0.0) 8(72.7) 11 (100) Water and sewer maintenance 2005 15 (31.9) 2 (14.3) 3 (21.4) 9 (64.3) 14 (100) 2007 8 (30.8) 1(12.5) 2 (25.0) 5 (62.5) 8 (100) 2003 6 (13.0) 2 (33.3) 1(16.7) 3 (50.0) 6 (100) All given aspects 2005 13 (27.7) 2 (15.4) 4 (30.8) 7 (53.8) 13 (100) 2007 6 (23.1) 1 (16.7) 1(16.7) 4(66.7) 6 (100) 2003 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (100) Recycling 2005 2 (4.3) 1(50.0) 1 (50.0) 0 (0.0) 2 (100) 2007 4 (15.4) 1(25.0) 2 (50.0) 1(25.0) 4 (100) 2003 12 (26.1) 1(10.0) 1(10.0) 8(80.0) 10 (100) Garbage collection 2005 4 (8.5) 1 (25.0) 0 (0.0) 3 (75.0) 4 (100) 2007 3 (11.5) 0(0.0) 1(33.3) 2(66.7) 3 (100) 2003 7(15.2) 2(28.6) 2(28.6) 3(42.9) 7(100) Other 2005 2 (4.2) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 3 (100.0) 3 (100) 2007 3 (11.5) 1(33.3) 1 (33.3) 1(33.3) 3 (100) 2003 8 (17.4) 0 (0.0) 3 (37.5) 5 (62.5) 8 (100) Meter reading and utility billing 2005 11 (23.4) 1(10.0) 1 (10.0) 8(80.0) 10 (100) 2007 2 (7.7) 1(50.0) 0 (0.0) 1(50.0) 2 (100) 2003 46 (100) 8 (19.0) 7 (16.7) 27 (64.3) 42 (100) Total 2005 47 (100) 7(15.2) 9(19.6) 30 (65.2) 46 (100) 2007 26 (100) 5 (19.2) 7 (26.9) 14 (53.8) 26 (100) Group Two services needing improvement Residents expressed their opinions about which of the second group of services listed in Table 11 needs the most improvement.12 As Table 11 shows, Fayetteville's residents have not changed their priorities about the services in Group Two. The only difference in ranking between 2005 and 2007 is that, in the current year, respondents were not asked to reflect upon College Avenue Improvements in their considerations. In 2003, the largest share of residents, 29 percent, posited that city services related to growth and development needed the most improvement, and in 2007, the largest group, 30 percent, contends the same. In 2005, however, growth and development services were still a priority for citizens because the 12 The options given in the survey for areas of Fayetteville needing improvement reflect the city's goals and improvements that had been completed by each survey year. 19 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 second largest group of citizens, 21 percent, signals that of all Group Two services, those related to growth and development, most need to be improved. In 2007, while 20 percent of the citizens select housing as needing the most improvement, nearly as many (18%) suggest that surface and ground water need the most improvement. The percentages of citizens who choose these services are similar to those who nominated these services for improvement in 2003 and 2005. The percentage of citizens who believe that the cleanliness and greenness of the city need the most improvement had dropped to 6 percent in 2005 from 11 percent in 2003. In 2007, this option was proposed by 15 percent of citizens as needing the most improvement. The percentage of respondents who sponsor Downtown Fayetteville development as needing the most improvement increased between 2005 and 2007 from 8 to 11 percent. Less than 1 percent now judges the Fayetteville Public Library as most in need of improvement, compared with 1 percent in 2005 and 4 percent in 2003. Seven percent identify other services needing the most improvement. Of those services, citizens recommend the Group One service of streets and sidewalks, reexamination of city administration issues and crime (Appendix D). Table 11 City Services Needing the Most Improvement: Group Two 2003 Percent 2005 2007 • College Avenue Improvement N/A 27 N/A • Growth and Development 29 21 30 • Housing 16 17 20 0 Surface and Ground Water 17 15 18 • A Clean and Green City 11 6 15 0 Downtown Fayetteville Development N/A 8 11 • Other 4 4 7 • Fayetteville Public Library 4 1 0.3 Downtown Fayetteville, Dickson Street Area and College Avenue Development 19 N/A N/A Total 100 100 100 2003 2005 di 2007 20 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Aspects of growth and development needing the most attention The 30 percent of city residents who contend that growth and development services need the most improvement were allowed to choose more than one aspect of growth and development services needing the most attention. Of the citizens identifying city services related to growth and development as the Group Two services needing the most improvement, 31 percent favor promoting growth and 15 percent limiting growth (Table 12). The percentage of those who favor promoting growth has held fairly constant across all three survey years. The percentage of citizens favoring limiting growth held constant in 2003 and 2005 and then fell by a third in 2007. About 26 percent of residents who assert that growth and development services need the most improvement support stricter development standards, and 5 percent support the current standards. The percentage stating a preference for stricter development standards is similar to that in 2005, but about two-thirds of the proportion supporting stricter standards in 2003. About 14 percent of the citizenry who want improved growth and development services call for more environmental protection, holding steady from 2005. There was no support for reducing environmental protection among citizens in 2005 and virtually none in 2007, whereas 12 percent of residents who cited growth and development as a city service needing the most improvement urged the city to have less environmental protection in 2003. About 9 percent of residents encouraging better management of growth and development offer other ways to accomplish this goal. Six of these nine residents suggest types of development they would like to see the city pursue, by pointing to such ideas as the need for "both less and more growth in some areas," and the need to "Promote non -industrial industry and business." One each of these residents recommends impact fees or just "more infrastructure." Two residents comment on the city's development practices as they perceive them by noting that the city is "building houses people can't afford..." and that traffic needs to be slowed (Appendix D). Willingness to pay for growth and development improvements As in 2005, about 35 percent of all respondents who indicate that growth and development needs the most improvement espouse a willingness to pay. The percentage of residents unwilling to pay additional taxes to support growth and development improvements, however, rose by 9 percentage points between 2005 and 2007 from 36 to 45 percent, respectively. In 2007, of the residents who favor stricter development standards and limiting growth, fewer are willing to pay than unwilling to pay. This is similar to 2005, but contrasts with 2003. Furthermore, more respondents who favor more environmental protection are willing to pay than unwilling to pay additional taxes to support their aim, but the largest percentage of respondents (46%) is unsure whether they would pay or not. This group has increased by 8 or 10 percentage points each year of the survey. In 2007, relatively fewer respondents who wish to promote growth are willing to pay (34%), than unwilling to pay (47%), in contrast to 21 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 2005 when respondents were split more evenly between those willing to pay (29%) and those unwilling to pay (33%). Table 12 Asoects of Growth and Development Services Needing the Most Attention & Willingness to Pa City service: Growth and Development 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 347 383 392 Goal %: 29.1 21.1 29.5 Service segment size: 101 81 106 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 31 (30.7) 8 (25.8) 14 (45.2) 9 (29.0) 31 (100) Promoting growth 2005 24 (30.8) 7 (29.2) 9 (37.5) 8 (33.3) 24 (100) 2007 32 (31.4) 11 (34.4) 6(18.8) 15 (46.9) 32 (100) 2003 36 (35.6) 19 (52.8) 10 (27.8) 7 (19.4) 36 (100) Stricter development standards 2005 21 (26.9) 5 (23.8) 4 (19.0) 12 (57.2) 21 (100) 2007 26 (25.5) 9 (34.6) 4 (15.4) 13 (50.0) 26 (100) 2003 22 (21.8) 11 (50.0) 2(9.1) 9(40.9) 22 (100) Limiting growth 2005 17 (21.8) 6 (35.3) 5 (29.4) 6 (35.3) 17 (100) 2007 15 (14.7) 5 (33.3) 3 (20.0) 7 (46.7) 15 (100) 2003 18 (17.8) 12 (66.7) 5 (27.8) 1 (5.6) 18 (100) More environmental protection 2005 11 (14.1) 7(63.6) 4(36.4) 0(0.00) 11 (100) 2007 14 (13.7) 4(30.8) 6(46.2) 3(23.1) 13 (100) 2003 6(5.9) 2(33.3) 2(33.3) 2(33.3) 6(100) Other 2005 4 (5.1) 2 (50.0) 1(25.0) 1(25.0) 4 (100) 2007 9 (8.8) 4 (44.4) 2 (22.2) 3 (33.3) 9 (100) 2003 11 (10.9) 3 (27.3) 1(9.1) 7(63.6) 11 (100) Lower development standards 2005 1(1.3) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1 (100) 2007 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Current development standards 2005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2007 5 (4.9) 2 (40.0) 0 (0.0) 3 (60.0) 5 (100) 2003 12 (11.9) 2(16.7) 4(33.3) 6(50.0) 12 (100) Less environmental protection 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (100) 2007 1(1.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) 2003 101 (100) 37 (38.1) 30 (30.9) 30 (30.9) 97 (100) Total 2005 78 (100) 27 (34.6) 23 (29.5) 28 (35.9) 78 (100) 2007 102 (100) 35 (34.7) 21 (20.8) 45 (44.6) 101 (100) Aspects of housing needing the most attention The largest percentages of residents in all three survey years who claim that housing needs the most improvement of the Group Two services feel that affordable housing needs the most attention (Table 13). The percentage of residents who uphold this area as needing the most improvement has increased by 7 or 8 percentage points each year. This concern with affordable housing may reflect the increased cost of housing in the city and the real estate 22 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 issues besetting the country as a whole. The next most selected option, code enforcement, garnered favor from 13 percent of citizens, an 8 percentage point increase from 2005. In contrast, citizens avowing that all given aspects of housing need improvement fell from 32 percent in 2005 to only 11 percent in the current year. Finally, both public housing (n=7) and funding for safety or handicap accessibility (n=4) were selected by slightly more respondents in 2007 than in 2005. Willingness to pay for improvements to housing Overall, residents who identify housing as the Group Two service most in need of improvement are more likely to say they would not pay for these improvements (43%) than pay (33%). This is in direct contrast with the 2005 results, when respondents were more willing to pay (48%) than not (28%). Degrees of willingness to pay per sub -goal are listed in Table 13. Table 13 Aspects of Housing Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pa City service: Housing 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 347 383 392 Goal %: 16.1 17.0 20.1 Service segment size: 56 65 72 Willingness to Pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 25 (44.6) 8 (33.3) 8 (33.3) 8 (33.3) 24 (100) Promote affordable housing 2005 34 (52.3) 16 (48.5) 7 (21.2) 10 (30.3) 33 (100) 2007 43 (59.7) 15 (35.7) 10 (23.8) 17 (40.5) 42 (100) 2003 4 (7.1) 2 (50.0) 2 (50.0) 0 (0.0) 4 (100) Code enforcement 2005 3 (4.6) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 3 (100) 3 (100) 2007 9(12.5) 1 (11.1) 3 (33.3) 5 (55.6) 9(100) 2003 22 (39.3) 8 (36.4) 13 (59.1) 1 (4.5) 22 (100) All given aspects 2005 21 (32.3) 10 (47.6) 7(33.3) 4(19.1) 21 (100) 2007 8(11.1) 5(71.4) 2(28.6) 0(0.0) 7(100) 2003 2 (3.6) 1(50.0) 1(50.0) 0 (0.0) 2 (100) Public housing 2005 5 (7.7) 3 (60.0) 1(20.0) 1(20.0) 5 (100) 2007 7 (9.7) 1(14.3) 2 (28.6) 4 (57.1) 7 (100) Funding for safety or handicap 2003 1 (1.8) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) accessibility 2005 2(3.1) 2(100.0) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 2(100) 2007 4 (5.6) 1(25.0) 2 (50.0) 1(25.0) 4 (100) 2003 2 (3.6) 0 (0.0) 2 (100) 0 (0.0) 2 (100) Other 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 2007 1(1.4) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 1(100) 1(100) 2003 56 (100) 19 (34.5) 26 (47.3) 10 (18.2) 55 (100) Total 2005 65 (100) 31 (48.4) 15 (23.4) 18 (28.2) 64 (100) 2007 72 (100) 23 (32.9) 17 (24.3) 30 (42.9) 72 (100) 23 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Aspects of surface and ground water needing the most attention About 18 percent of Fayetteville residents declare surface and ground water needs more attention than any of the other services in Group Two (Table 14). This is a slight increase from the 17 percent who selected it in 2003 and an even larger increase from the 15 percent who selected it in 2005. Slightly more than half of the residents who nominated this topic in 2007 hold that all three aspects of surface and ground water (water quality, storm drainage and flood control) need the most attention versus 50 percent in 2005 and only 41 percent in 2003 (Table 14). Of the individual aspects of surface and ground water, the largest fraction in 2007 proposes improving storm drainage. This is a change from both 2005 and 2003, when 21 and 24 percent, respectively, proposed water quality as the factor needing the most attention. Water quality was ranked second as the factor needing the most improvement, down from previous years. Finally, for the third year, flood control was ranked as needing the most attention by the lowest percentage of citizens. In the current year, 5 percent of citizens espousing surface and ground water as needing the most attention rate flood control as the most concerning. This is a drop from 10 percent in 2005 and 12 percent in 2003 (Table 14). In 2001, 63 percent of all residents rated Fayetteville's water quality services as good or excellent and 47 percent judged drainage and flood control services similarly.13 In 2007, the large percentage of citizens viewing surface and ground water as needing the most attention and asserting that water quality, storm drainage and flood control merit improvement,14 may reflect the thoughts of the 37 and 53 percent, respectively, of all citizens who, in 2001, graded water quality and drainage and flood control as less than good. 15 Willingness to pay for improvements to surface and ground water In both 2005 and 2003, the citizens of Fayetteville who believed surface and ground water needed the most improvement were nearly equally willing and unwilling to pay (Table 14). In 2007, willingness has dropped by 9 percentage points to 28 percent. Table 14 illustrates that, in 2007, those willing to pay to see water quality improved compose a greater percentage than their unwilling counterparts, but the opposite is true among all other categories except for `other areas,' which was selected by one respondent. 13 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 14 These figures are obtained by adding the percentages who want all given aspects of surface and groundwater needing the most attention to those who chose each of the aspects of surface and groundwater separately as needing the most attention. 15 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. 24 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 14 Aspects of Surface and Groundwater Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pa City service: Surface and ground water 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 347 383 392 Goal %: 16.7 15.1 17.8 Service segment size: 58 58 64 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -coal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 24 (41.4) 7 (29.2) 9 (37.8) 8 (33.3) 24 (100) All given aspects 2005 29 (50.0) 11 (37.9) 10 (34.5) 8 (27.6) 29 (100) 2007 35 (55.6) 10 (28.6) 10 (28.6) 15 (42.9) 35 (100) 2003 7(12.1) 4(57.1) 0(0.0) 3(42.9) 7(100) Storm drainage 2005 11 (19.0) 4 (40.0) 2 (20.0) 4 (40.0) 10 (100) 2007 13 (20.6) 1(7.7) 3 (23.1) 9 (69.2) 13 (100) 2003 14 (24.1) 8 (57.1) 4 (28.6) 2 (14.3) 14 (100) Water quality 2005 12 (20.7) 3 (27.3) 3 (27.3) 5 (45.4) 11 (100) 2007 11 (17.5) 6(54.5) 1(9.1) 4(36.4) 11 (100) 2003 7(12.1) 0(0.0) 3(42.9) 4(57.1) 7(100) Flood control 2005 6 (10.3) 2 (50.0) 1 (25.0) 1 (25.0) 4 (100) 2007 3 (4.8) 1(33.3) 0 (0.0) 2 (66.7) 3 (100) 2003 5 (8.6) 1(25.0) 0 (0.0) 3 (75.0) 4 (100) Other 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 2007 1(1.6) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 2003 57 (100) 20 (35.7) 16 (28.6) 20 (35.7) 56 (100) Total 2005 58 (100) 20 (37.0) 16 (29.7) 18 (33.3) 54 (100) 2007 63 (100) 18 (28.1) 15 (23.4) 30 (46.9) 63 (100) Aspects of Downtown Fayetteville needing the most attention In 2003, 19 percent of citizens said that Downtown Fayetteville, the Dickson Street area and College Avenue needed the most attention (Table 11). Of these, approximately 9 percent highlighted development of Downtown Fayetteville as needing improvement more than Dickson Street or College Avenue.16 The 9 percent represent approximately 2 percent of all citizens in Fayetteville. In 2005, 8 percent of all citizens in Fayetteville deemed Downtown Fayetteville as meriting the most attention of the Group Two services. Now, in 2007, this percentage has risen and 11 percent of citizens cite Downtown Fayetteville as needing the most attention. Of these 11 percent, 42 percent prefer that attention be paid to the Downtown area by easing access and parking (increased from 32% in 2005) and 25 percent by adding more unique retail opportunities to attract shoppers (increased from 19% in 2005). More entertainment businesses and venues garner support as means for improving downtown by 19 16 http://www.accessfayetteville.com/pdfs/download.php/Fayetteville%20Citizen%20Survey%20Report%20- %20Final.pdf?asset_id=2450&revision=, p. 26. 25 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 percent of residents, and more attractive buildings and streets by 14 percent. In contrast to 2005, no respondents advocate for more housing units in the Downtown area. Willingness to pay for improvements to Downtown Fayetteville A greater percentage of the residents are willing than unwilling to pay to realize each of three of the five potential methods for improving Downtown Fayetteville. Between 47 to 100 percent of those encouraging the city to increase the ease of access and parking, add more unique retail opportunities to attract shoppers and increase the attractiveness of the buildings and streets in Downtown Fayetteville as the best ways to improve the Downtown area are willing to pay for these improvements, whereas only 11 to 29 percent are unwilling to do so. In regard to the fraction of residents who want to improve the Downtown area by adding more entertainment businesses and venues, 29 percent each are willing and unwilling to pay additional taxes, while the largest group (43%) is unsure (Table 15). Table 15 Aspects of Downtown Favetteville Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pa City service: Downtown Fayetteville 2005 2007 2005 2007 Population Size: 383 392 Goal %: 8.1 10.6 Service segment size: 31 38 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Greater ease of access and parking 2005 10 (32.3) 5 (50.0) 4 (40.0) 1(10.0) 10 (100) 2007 15 41.7 7 46.7 4 26.7 4 26.7 15(100) More unique retail opportunities 2005 6 (19.4) 1(16.7) 3 (50.0) 2 (33.3) 6 (100) attracting shoppers 2007 9(25.0) 5 (55.6) 3 (33.3) 1 (11.1) 9 (100) More entertainment businesses and 2005 7 (22.6) 3 (42.9) 3 (42.9) 1 (14.3) 7 (100) venues 2007 7 19.4 2 28.6) 3 42.8 2 28.6 7(100) More attractive buildings and streets 2005 6 (19.4) 4 (66.7) 1 (16.7) 1(16.7) 6 (100) 2007 5 13.9 5 100 0 0.0 0 0.0 5(100) More housing units in and around 2005 2 (6.5) 0 (0.0) 1 (50.0) 1 (50.0) 2 (100) downtown 2007 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0(0.0) Total 2005 31 (100) 13 (42.0) 12 (38.7) 6 (19.4) 31 (100) 2007 36 (100) 19 52.8 10 (27.8) 7 19.4) 36 100) Aspects of a clean and green city needing the most attention All services related to a clean and green city need the most attention, according to 46 percent of residents who say that, of the Group Two city services, a clean and green city needs the most improvement (Table 16). Those advocating for improving all aspects of a clean and green city in 2007 constitute 6 percentage points more than those who did so in 2005 (40%). The percentage of respondents advocating hillside preservation increased from zero percent in 2005 to 15 percent in 2007, becoming the largest specific area of concern for Fayetteville residents. Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets (14%) as well as tree planting and landscaping (10%) were selected by approximately 10 percent fewer respondents in the current year than in 2005. The percentage of respondents who suggest that stronger codes 26 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 are needed fell from 16 percent in 2005 to 4 percent in the current year. In contrast, removal of power lines from street frontage and improved code enforcement, selected by no respondents in 2005, were each selected by 3 respondents in 2007. Willingness to pay for improvements to a clean and green city In 2005 residents were overall much more likely to be undecided (46%) or unwilling (46%) to pay for improvements that would make the city cleaner and greener than they were willing (33%). In 2007, this has changed and residents say they are, overall, more willing to pay for improvements (50%) than to be either undecided (23%) or unwilling (27%). In particular, of those advocating all aspects, removal of power lines and improved code enforcement for improving the city, a much greater fraction are willing than unwilling to pay (Table 16). Table 16 Aspects of a Clean and Green City Needing the Most Attention and Willingness to Pa City service: Clean and Green City 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Population Size: 347 383 392 Goal %: 11.2 6.5 14.8 Service segment size: 39 25 53 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Suh-goal (%1 2003 20 (51.3) 13 (65.0) 5 (25.0) 2 (10.0) 20 (100) All given aspects 2005 10 (40.0) 4 (40.0) 5 (50.0) 1 (10.0) 10 (100) 2007 24 (46.2) 14 (58.3) 5 20.8 5 (20.8) 24 (100) 2003 1(2.6) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) Hillside preservation 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 2007 8 (15.4) 3 (37.5) 3 (37.5) 2 25.0 8 100) Litter pick-up and cleanliness of 2003 7 (17.9) 3 (42.9) 1(14.3) 3 (42.9) 7 (100) streets 2005 6 (24.0) 1 (20.0) 2 (40.0) 2 (40.0) 5 (100) 2007 7(13.5) 2 (28.6) 1(14.3) 4(57.1) 7(100) 2003 4 (10.3) 3 (75.0) 1 (25.0) 0 (0.0) 4 (100) Tree planting and landscaping 2005 5 (20.0) 1 (20.0) 3 (60.0) 1 (20.0) 5 (100) 2007 5 9.6 2 40.0 1(20.0) 2 40.0 5(100) Removal of power lines from street 2003 5 (12.8) 2 (40.0) 1 (20.0) 2 (40.0) 5 (100) frontage 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 2007 3 (5.8) 2 66.7 0 0.0 1(33.3) 3(100) 2003 1(2.6) 1(100) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) Improved code enforcement 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 2007 3 (5.8) 2 66.7 1(33.3) 0 0.0 3(100) 2003 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) Stronger codes 2005 4 (16.0) 2 (50.0) 1 (25.0) 1 (25.0) 4 (100) 2007 2 3.8 1(50.0) 1(50.0) 0 0.0 2(100) 2003 1(2.6) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) Other 2005 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 2007 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 2003 39 (100) 22 (56.4) 8 (20.5) 9 (23.1) 39 (100) Total 2005 25 (100) 8 (33.4) 11 (45.8) 11 (45.8) 24 (100) 2007 52 100 26 50.0 12 23.1 14 26.9 52(100) 27 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 4 CITIZENS' DESIRES FOR THE FUTURE Fayetteville's citizens and elected leaders have outlined a variety of goals and plans for the future. The 2007 Citizens' Survey asked residents to select from a subset of these goals to identify those they consider most and second most important. As summarized in Table 17, sizable percentages of Fayetteville's adult residents choose from each of the five options for 2007. Thus, while some options have more support than others, the broad support for each of the options indicates that the residents of Fayetteville value a variety of goals for Fayetteville. The rankings among all of the first and second most important goals are the same in 2007 as they were in 2005. The same two goals were selected in 2003, but the priority was reversed. About one-third of Fayetteville's residents (33%) now consider planned and managed growth to be the most important goal and 25 percent consider this the second most important goal (Table 17). In 2005, planned and managed growth was also ranked highest by respondents (30%), while in 2003 residents appraised planned and managed growth second out of five (26%) and in 2001, fourth out of 14.17 Improved mobility and street quality is ranked second when residents consider their most important goals, just as it was in 2005. Conversely, improved mobility and street quality was ranked as the top goal in 2003 and 2001.18 When the percentages of residents who rank planned and managed growth and improved mobility and street quality are averaged across most and next most important, it is clear that residents deem both important because 29 percent consider planned and managed growth either their top or penultimate priority for the city versus 28 percent who rate improved mobility and street quality similarly. Fayetteville's residents regard development of South Fayetteville and a beautiful city clean and green as next most important of the five potential city goals. As in 2005, development of South Fayetteville ranks higher than a beautiful city as citizens' top goal, but the situation reverses with respect to the second goal. For the second year, in sum, a beautiful city clean and green has a higher priority for citizens, but by only a single percentage point. Finally, in 2007 residents were asked about the development of Downtown Fayetteville alone. Slightly fewer respondents consider the development of Downtown Fayetteville their highest priority (4% in 2007 vs. 5% in 2005) but more endorse it as their second most important goal (9% in 2007 vs. 6% in 2005). 17 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. AR, p. 9. 18 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. AR, p. 9. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, 29 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 17 Residents' Priorities for City Goals Most Important Percent 2003 2005 2007 Next Most Important Percent 2003 2005 2007 2003 Total Percent 2005 2007 Planned and managed growth 27 30 33 24 25 25 26 27 29 Improved mobility and street quality 31 24 32 26 25 23 29 25 28 A beautiful city - clean and green 18 15 14 23 19 25 20 17 19 Development of South Fayetteville 18 18 18 16 13 18 17 16 18 Improvement of College Avenue N/A 8 N/A N/A 12 N/A N/A 10 N/A Development of Downtown Fayetteville N/A 5 4 N/A 6 9 N/A 5 6 Development of Downtown Fayetteville, Dickson St. area and College Ave. 6 N/A N/A 11 N/A N/A 8 N/A N/A Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Top Goal: Planned and Managed Growth Nearly all who nominate planned and managed growth as the city's primary goal further elaborate on their choices about how best to achieve this growth (Table 18). In 2007, the greatest fraction of residents (31.2%) choose continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure — "growth paying for growth" — as the best way to plan and manage growth. This is a substantial increase from previous years. In 2003, this option was the third most popular growth management technique (17%) and in 2005 it was the second most popular technique (21.3%). In both 2003 and 2005, upgrading infrastructure was selected as the best way to plan and manage growth, but by the second largest share of residents in 2007 (27.3%). While 19 percent in 2005 championed quality development within existing neighborhoods as the best way to plan and manage growth, 22 percent do so in 2007. Compared to 2005, slightly fewer respondents propose development of denser housing of quality such as condominiums and row houses as the best method to use for planning and managing growth. In 2007, 10 percent endorse new planning standards/regulations to support alternative development as their preferred method of managing growth; this is a large decrease over the level of support in both 2003 and 2005 (15% and 17%, respectively). With the exception of respondents supporting new planning standards and regulations, residents of Fayetteville are more unwilling than willing to pay additional taxes to address their choice. The largest gap exists within the group of residents espousing "growth paying for growth" as the best method. Respondents are almost 20 percent more unwilling than willing to pay for this method, which meshes well with the idea of "growth paying for growth," which lays the burden of improving infrastructure with the developers instead of the taxpayers. Overall, 33 percent of respondents indicate they are willing to pay for the means of planning and managing growth, slightly less than the 38 percent who said the same in 2005. However, unsure respondents have polarized their opinions in 2007. Compared to 32 30 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 percent of residents in 2005 that were unsure whether they would be willing to pay additional taxes, only 24 percent indicate the same in 2007. These respondents have largely decided that they are unwilling to pay additional taxes in the current year. Table 18 Preferred Methods of Manauin2 Growth and Willingness to Pa and managed gGooal: Planned 2003 wth 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Possible respondents: 758 790 737 Goal %: 25.7 27.3 28.9 Goal respondents: 195 216 213 Willingness to pay Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal Year (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Growth paying for growth- continued 2003 32 (17.2) N/A N/A N/A N/A use of fees on new construction to pay 2005 44 (21.3) 16 (36.4) 12 (27.3) 16 (36.4) 44 (100) for needed infrastructure 2007 64 (31.2) 19 (29.7) 14 (21.9) 31 (48.4) 64 (100) Upgrade infrastructure such as streets 2003 49 (26.3) 18 (37.5) 22 (45.8) 8 (16.7) 48 (100) and utilities in older parts of 2005 55 (26.6) 26 (48.1) 15 (27.8) 13 (24.1) 54 (100) Fayetteville 2007 56 27.3 20 35.7 15 26.8 21 37.5 56(100) Quality development within existing 2003 49 (26.3) 15 (30.6) 22 (44.9) 12 (24.5) 49 (100) neighborhoods consistent with 2005 40 (19.3) 11 (27.5) 16 (40.0) 13 (32.5) 40 (100) neighborhood plans 2007 44 21.5 12 27.3 12 27.3 20 45.4 44(100) Develop affordable housing 2003 29 (15.6) 13 (44.8) 8 (27.6) 8 (27.6) 29 (100) Develop denser housing of quality, 2005 29 (14.4) 12 (41.4) 11 (37.9) 6(20.7) 29 (100) such as condominiums and row houses 2007 21 10.2 7 33.3) 5 23.8. 9 42.9 21(100) 2003 27 (14.5) 8 (29.6) 11 (40.7) 8 (29.6) 27 (100) New planning standards/regulations to 2005 35 (17.3) 11 (31.4) 11 (31.4) 13 (37.1) 35 (100) support alternative development 2007 20 9.8 10 50.0 3 15.0 7 35.0 20(100) 2003 153 (100) 54 (35.3) 63 (41.2) 36 (23.5) 153 (100) 2005 202 (100) 76 (37.6) 65 (32.2) 61 (30.2) 202 (100) Total 2007 205 (100) 68 (33.2) 49 (23.9) 88 (42.9) 205 (100) Top Goal: Improved Mobility and Street Quality In 2007, as in 2005, the second largest group of citizens holds improved mobility and street quality as their highest priority among the potential city goals offered to respondents. In order to enhance mobility and street quality, more than four times as many residents (65%) recommend improving traffic flow as any of the other three means, up from 59 percent in 2003 and equal to the 65 percent who advocated similarly in 2005 (Table 19). In 2001, citizens compared traffic control, a related service, with other city services and assigned it a priority of 7 out of 11 services.19 19 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 9. 31 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Improving public transportation rates the next highest, with 15 percent of those wanting to improve mobility and street quality, down slightly from the 17 percent who supported it in 2005. That public transportation falls far behind improving traffic flow as a method for improving mobility and street quality also agrees with opinions citizens offered in 2001. At that time citizens considered public transit as the eighth most important and Ozark Regional Transit as the tenth most important out of a field of 14 services.20 Protecting neighborhoods from traffic impacts has support from a slightly higher percentage of residents in 2007 — 12 percent — compared to 11 percent in both 2003 and 2005. Development of more sidewalks maintains the level of support evinced in 2005: 8 percent. Approximately 36 percent of citizens supporting improved traffic flow as the best way to improve mobility and street quality avow they are willing to pay more taxes to effect this change, a value in between the 43 and 30 percent who pledged the same in 2005 and 2003, respectively (Table 19 21). These respondents are slightly outnumbered by the 37 percent who declare they are unwilling to pay additional taxes to support improving traffic flow. Willingness to pay additional taxes to improve public transportation (45%) heavily outweighs uncertainty (28%) and unwillingness (19%), similar to both previous survey years. Those wanting to protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts are, as in 2005, less willing to pay additional taxes to do so, and while residents backing developing more sidewalks are evenly split slightly more unwilling than willing to pay; the largest percentage (40%) is unsure. 20 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 9. 21 "Develop a trail network throughout the City" was in the 2003, but was not the 2005 survey. It was excluded from the table. 32 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 19 Preferred Ways to Improve Mobility and Street Quality and Willingness to Pa Goal: Improved mobility 2003 2005 2007 2003 200.5 2007 and street quality Possible respondents: 758 790 737 Goal %: 28.6 24.6 27.5 Goal respondents: 217 194 203 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) % 2003 124 (58.5) 37 (30.1) 44 (35.8) 42 (34.1) 123 (100) Improve traffic flow 2005 123 (64.7) 53 (43.1) 35 (28.5) 35 (28.5) 123 (100) 2007 131 (64.9) 47 (35.9) 36 (27.5) 48 (36.6) 131 (100) 2003 29 (13.7) 17 (58.6) 8 (27.6) 4 (13.8) 29 (100) Develop improved public 2005 32 (16.8) 16 (50.0) 7 (21.9) 9 (28.1) 32 (100) transportation 2007 31 15.3 14 45.2 36 27.5 6 19.4) 31(100) 2003 23 (10.8) 8 (36.4) 8 (36.4) 6 (27.3) 22 (100) Protect neighborhoods from traffic 2005 21 (11.1) 7(33.3) 5(23.8) 9(42.9) 21 (100) impacts 2007 25 12.4 9(36.0) 5(20.0) 11 44.0 25(100) 2003 25 (11.8) 11 (45.8) 7(29.2) 6(25.0) 24 (100) Develop more sidewalks 2005 14 (7.4) 5 (35.7) 4 (28.6) 5 (35.7) 14 (100) 2007 15 (7.4) 4 (26.7) 6 (40.0) 5 (33.3) 15 (100) 2003 212 (100) 82 (39.2) 68 (32.5) 59 (28.2) 209 (100) Total 2005 190 (100) 81 (42.6) 51 (26.8) 58 (30.5) 190 (100) 2007 202 100 74 36.6 58 28.7 70 34.7 202(100) Top Goal: Development of South Fayetteville South Fayetteville's development ranks paramount or second among the goals for about 18 percent of the city's residents (Table 17). Of these, nearly 40 percent profess a willingness to pay for efforts to develop South Fayetteville, 23 percent possible willingness and 37 percent unwillingness to pay (Table 20). There is generally less willingness to pay for improvements to South Fayetteville among respondents of the 2007 survey than those of 2005. About 31 percent each of the residents prioritizing South Fayetteville for development countenance improving South School Avenue as the best way of doing so, more than doubling the percentage who felt the same in 2005. Improving South School Avenue was not an option in 2003. Those willing to pay extra taxes to improve South School Avenue, however, outnumber opponents by approximately 8 percent. The number of residents who promote improvement of South School Avenue as the area which would best develop South Fayetteville increase dramatically in 2007, from 16 citizens to 40. "Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses," say 25 percent of the residents who assert that developing South Fayetteville should be the city's top priority (Table 20), similar to results obtained in 2005. Of these, equal percentages are willing or unwilling to pay 33 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 (38%) to further this goal. The percentage willing to pay (19%) to redevelop industrial areas is significantly less than those willing to pay in 2005 (48%). Slightly more than 23 percent of Fayetteville's citizens deem developing more housing units as the best of six options to revitalize South Fayetteville, compared with the 34 percent in 2005 and 39 percent in 2003 that supported the analogous option.22 Of the advocates of adding housing in South Fayetteville, 40 percent are willing to pay as opposed to 53 percent in 2005; 47 percent are unwilling to pay in 2007. Much smaller fractions of citizens prioritizing the development of South Fayetteville believe that its renovation will be best effected by developing sidewalks (10%), new parks (6%) or improving existing parks (4%) (Table 20). Advocates of developing sidewalks are more willing than unwilling to pay to improve this area (62% versus 23%). Those recommending development of new parks are more unwilling than willing to pay, while those recommending improvement of existing parks are equally willing and unwilling to pay to improve their sanctioned area. 22 In 2003, this option read, "Develop affordable single family housing, including condominiums." 34 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 20 Preferred Methods for Developing South Fayetteville and Willingness to Pay Goal: Development of 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 South Fayetteville Possible respondents: 758 757 737 Goal %: 16.9 16.4 17.9 Goal respondents: 128 124 132 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 2003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Improve South School Avenue 2005 16 (14.3) 3(18.8) 5(31.3) 8(50.0) 16 (100) 2007 40 (31.3) 15 (38.5) 12 (30.8) 12 (30.8) 39 (100) Redevelop industrial areas for non- 2003 31 (25.4) 6 (19.4) 10 (32.3) 15 (48.4) 31 (100) industrial uses 2005 27 (24.1) 13 (48.1) 3(11.1) 11 (40.7) 27 (100) 2007 32 (25.0) 12 (37.5) 8 (25.0) 12 (37.5) 32 (100) Develop affordable single family 2003 47 (38.5) 15 (31.9) 15 (31.9) 17 (36.2) 47 (100) housing, including condominiums Develop more housing units in and 2005 39 (33.9) 20 (52.6) 9 (23.7) 9 (23.7) 38 (100) around South Fayetteville 2007 30 (23.4) 12 (40.0) 4 (13.3) 14 (46.7) 30 (100) 2003 8 (6.6) 5 (62.5) 0 (00.0) 3 (37.5) 8 (100) Develop sidewalks 2005 16 (14.3) 9 (56.3) 2 (12.5) 5 (31.3) 16 (100) 2007 13 (10.2) 8(61.5) 2(15.4) 3(23.1) 13 (100) 2003 13 (10.7) 6 (46.2) 6 (46.2) 1(7.7) 13 (100) Develop new parks 2005 9(8.0) 6(66.7) 1 (11.1) 2(22.2) 9(100) 2007 8 (6.3) 2 (25.0) 2 (25.0) 4 (50.0) 8 (100) 2003 5 (4.1) 3 (60.0) 1(20.0) 1(20.0) 5 (100) Improve existing parks 2005 6 (5.4) 2 (33.3) 1 (16.7) 3 (50.0) 6 (100) 2007 5 (3.9) 2 (40.0) 1(20.0) 2 (40.0) 5 (100) 2003 122 (100) 45 (36.9) 36 (29.5) 41 (33.6) 122 (100) Total 2005 112(100) 53 (47.3) 21 (18.8) 38 (33.39) 112 (100) 2007 128 (100) 51 (40.2) 29 (22.8) 47 (37.0) 127 (100) Improving Aspects of South School Avenue and Willingness to Pay The residents who chose improving South School Avenue as the preferred method for developing South Fayetteville subsequently were asked to select which aspect of South School Avenue they would like to see improved (Table 21). About 33 percent of the 36 residents who endorse areas they want to improve on S. School Avenue favor landscape improvements other than trees as the best possible upgrade. Equal percentages of residents are willing and unwilling to pay for improvements in this area, however. Roughly 22 percent (n=8) perceive a need for street resurfacing, yet they are more unwilling than willing to pay. The center turn lane at intersections and sidewalks are cited by 17 and 14 percent, respectively, and they exhibit some willingness to pay. Planting more trees and crosswalks are selected by the fewest number of respondents (4 and 1, respectively). 35 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 21 Improving Aspects of South School Avenue and Willingness to Pa Goal: Improving sections of 2005 2007 2005 2007 South School Avenue Possible respondents: 16 40 Goal %: 1.8 4.8 Goal respondents: 13 36 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Landscape improvements other 2005 2 (15.4) 1 (50.0) 1 (50.0) 0 (0.0) 2 (100) than trees 2007 12 (33.3) 5 (41.7) 2 (16.7) 5 (41.7) 12 (100) 2005 4 (30.7) 1(25.0) 0 (0.0) 3 (75.0) 4 (100) Street resurfacing 2007 8 (22.2) 2 (25.0) 2 (25.0) 4 (50.0) 8 (100) The center turn lane at 2005 1 (7.7) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) intersections 2007 6 (16.7) 3 (50.0) 3 (50.0) 0 (0.0) 6 (100) 2005 3 (23.1) 1(33.3) 1(33.3) 1 (33.3) 3 (100) Sidewalks 2007 5 (13.9) 2 (40.0) 2 (40.0) 1 (20.0) 5 (100) 2005 1(7.7) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1(100) 1(100) Planting more trees on the streets 2007 4(11.1) 1(25.0) 2(50.0) 1(25.0) 4(100) 2005 2 (15.4) 0 (0.0) 2 (100.0) 0 (0.0) 2 (100) Crosswalks 2007 1 (2.8) 1 (100) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1 (100) Total 2005 13 (100) 3(23.1) 4(30.8) 6(46.2) 13 (100) 2007 36 (100) 14 (38.9) 11 (30.6) 11 (30.6) 36 (100) Top Goal: A Beautiful City - Clean and Green About one-fourth of the residents who identify a beautiful city — clean and green as their top priority for the city opt for accomplishing the goal by improving the appearance of major streets such as College Avenue, School St. and Sixth St. (25%). Approximately one -fifth each of residents sponsor enforcing codes regarding such issues as trash on streets and integrity of structures (21%) or preserving trees (19%) as the best method to achieve a beautiful city (Table 22). The percentage of citizens prioritizing a beautiful city who preferred to do so by enforcing codes and preserving trees has remained in a similar range throughout all three survey years, but other areas have changed. For example, respondents urging the city to improve the appearance of major streets more than doubled between 2005 and 2007, while those recommending preserving hillsides fell from 20 percent in 2005 to 13 percent in the current year. In general, a larger percentage of respondents are willing than unwilling to pay for improvements to beautify Fayetteville. Also, respondents' willingness to pay to support their favored initiative increased in five of the seven offered options. However, willingness to pay to improve appearance of major streets dropped by 17 percentage points, and willingness to pay to enforce codes dropped by 13 percentage points (Table 22). In 2007, about 54 percent of those desirous of preserving trees and approximately two-thirds (61%) wanting to preserve hillsides claim they are willing to support these initiatives with tax dollars. Willingness to pay additional taxes to enforce codes, however, dropped to 24 percent in the current year. 36 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 In 2007, the two street -related options, "Creating more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances" and "Improving the appearance of major corridors such as College Avenue," receive top priority among ways to beautify Fayetteville by 9 and 25 percent of the citizenry, respectively. Improving the appearance of major corridors garners a similar percentage of votes in 2007, while creating more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances rose by 13 percentage points over the period. Supporters of each of these items who are willing to pay additional taxes for these improvements far outnumber their unwilling peers. The remaining methods of meeting the goal of a beautiful city, enacting a rental property inspection program and improving the quality of parks in the city, garner support from roughly 9 and 5 percent of citizens, respectively, who think the city's beauty should be its top priority. The willingness of fans of improving park quality to pay for these improvements increased in 2007 from 2005 and the willingness to pay for enacting rental property inspection also rose. However, the largest percentage of citizens favoring improvement to parks (57%) is unsure whether they would be willing to pay additional taxes to support this measure. Each option is supported by so few residents, however, that comparisons are tenuous. 37 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 22 Preferred Ways to Enhance the Beauty of Favetteville and Willingness to Pa Goal: A beautiful city - 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 clean and green Possible respondents: 758 771 737 20.5 16.6 19.0 Goal respondents: 155 128 140 Willingness to pay Year Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Improve appearance of major 2003 26 (17.2) 15 (60.0) 7 (28.0) 3 (12.0) 25 (100) corridors/streets such as College 2005 14 (11.5) 9 (64.3) 4(28.6) 1(7.1) 14 (100) Avenue, School and Sixth Streets 2007 35 (25.0) 16 (47.1) 9 (26.5) 9 (26.5) 34 (100) 2003 33 (21.9) 7 (21.2) 14 (42.4) 12 (36.4) 33 (100) Enforce codes: less trash on streets/integrity of structures 2005 26 (21.3) 9 (34.6) 12 (46.2) 5 (19.2) 26 (100) 2007 29 (20.7) 7 (24.1) 10 (34.5) 12 (41.4) 29 (100) 2003 31 (20.5) 16 (51.6) 10 (32.3) 5 (16.1) 31 (100) Preserve trees 2005 24 (19.7) 11 (45.8) 6 (25.0) 7 (29.2) 24 (100) 2007 26 (18.6) 14 (53.8) 5 (19.2) 7 (26.9) 26 (100) 2003 14 (9.3) 5 (35.7) 5 (35.7) 4 (28.6) 14 (100) Preserve hillsides 2005 24 (19.7) 14 (58.3) 7 (29.2) 3 (12.5) 24 (100) 2007 18 (12.9) 11 (61.1) 3(16.7) 4(22.2) 18 (100) 2003 12 (7.9) 4 (33.3) 7 (58.3) 1 (8.3) 12 (100) Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances 2005 14 (9.3) 7 (50.0) 4 (28.6) 3 (21.4) 14 (100) 2007 13 (9.3) 7 (53.8) 4 (30.8) 2 (15.4) 13 (100) 2003 21 (13.9) 5 (23.8) 10 (47.6) 6 (28.6) 21 (100) Enact a rental property inspection 2005 10 (8.2) 3 (30.0) 4 (40.0) 3 (30.0) 10 (100) program 2007 12 (8.6) 8 (66.7) 1 (8.3) 3 (25.0) 12 (100) 2003 14 (9.3) 8 (57.1) 4 (28.6) 2 (14.3) 14 (100) Improve quality of parks throughout 2005 10 (8.2) 2 (20.0) 3 (30.0) 5 (50.0) 10 (100) the City 2007 7 (5.0) 2 (28.6) 4 (57.1) 1(14.3) 7 (100) 2003 151 (100) 60 (40.0) 57 (38.0) 33 (22.0) 150 (100) Total 2005 122 (100) 55 (45.1) 40 (32.8) 27 (22.1) 122 (100) 2007 140 (100) 65 (46.8) 36 (25.9) 38 (27.3) 139 (100) Top Goal: Downtown Fayetteville Slightly more respondents in 2007 than in 2005 (6% versus 5%) select the development of Downtown Fayetteville as their highest or second highest priority among the given goals. Slightly fewer respondents consider the development of Downtown Fayetteville their highest priority (4% in 2007 versus 5% in 2005) but more endorse it as their second most important goal (9% in 2007 versus 6% in 2005). Of these, about 60 percent are either willing (44%) or may be willing (16%) to pay for the various improvements they recommend for Downtown Fayetteville (Table 23). This has dropped approximately 16 percentage points from the previous year, when 76 percent were willing or possibly willing to pay for recommended improvements. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Of the five methods for achieving the goal of developing downtown, the largest group proposes adding more unique retail opportunities to attract shoppers (37%) and about 44 percent of these are willing to pay for it, while 38 percent are not. Roughly 30 percent of the proponents of the development of downtown hold that easing access and parking is the strongest method to achieve this goal. Backers profess willingness to pay for costs associated with easing access and parking at a slightly lower rate than those not willing to pay (46 versus 54 percent, respectively). Advocates for adding more housing units in and around downtown represent 16 percent of the residents who support downtown Fayetteville's development as the city's top goal. These residents are much more willing than unwilling to pay for additional housing units (57% versus 0%). The smallest groups of residents proposing the downtown development as Fayetteville's top priority favor adding more attractive buildings and streets (9%) and more entertainment businesses and venues (7%). Respondents favoring more attractive buildings and streets are equally split on their willingness to pay to support this measure (50% each) while those favoring more entertainment businesses and venues are unwilling to pay additional taxes (67%). Table 23 Development of Downtown Fayetteville and Willingness to Pay Goal: Development of Downtown Fayetteville 2005 2007 2005 2007 Possible respondents: 790 392 Goal % 5.4 6.2 Goal respondents: 43 30 Willingness to pay Respondents Yes Maybe No Total Sub -goal Year % % % % % More unique retail opportunities 2005 6 (14.3) 5 (83.3) 0 (0.0) 1(16.7) 6 (100) attracting shoppers 2007 16 37.2 7 43.8 3 18.8 6 37.5 16(100) Greater ease of access and 2005 14 (33.3) 6 (42.9) 5 (35.7) 3 (21.4) 14 (100) parking 2007 13 30.2 6 46.2 0 0.0 7 53.8 13(100) More housing units in and 2005 7 (16.7) 3 (42.9) 1 (14.3) 3 (42.9) 7 (100) around downtown 2007 7 (16.3) 4 (57.1) 3 (42.9) 0 (0.0) 7 (100) More attractive buildings and 2005 6 (14.3) 4 (80.0) 1(20.0) 0 (0.0) 5 (100) streets 2007 4 9.3 2 50.0 0 0.0) 2 50.0 4(100) More entertainment businesses 2005 9 (21.4) 4(44.4) 2(22.2) 3 (33.3) 9 (100) and venues 2007 3 (7.0) 0(0.0) 1(33.3) 2(66.6) 3 (100) Total 2005 42 (100) 22 (53.7) 9 (22.0) 10 (24.4) 41 (100) 2007 43 100) 19 44.2 7 16.3 17 39.5 43 100) 39 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 40 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 5 RESIDENTS' PREFERENCES REGARDING VARIOUS TAX INITIATIVES Willingness to Pay for Growth Management Strategies In estimating their willingness to pay an additional $10 to $20 annually for each of four growth management strategies, the residents first considered the worth to themselves of buying land for parks. In 2005, 31 percent of Fayetteville's residents espoused willingness to pay an extra $10 to $20 in taxes to buy land for parks, and in 2003, 25 percent. In the current year, this has increased substantially to the point where 51 percent of respondents report their willingness to pay $10 to $20 in taxes to buy land for parks (Table 24). For purposes of comparison, with recognition that Arkansans were asked to pay less, in 2000, 63 percent of Arkansans avowed they would pay an extra $10 in taxes for land purchases for parks to be bought statewide.23 About 47 percent of Fayetteville's residents currently indicate they would pay an additional $10 to $20 in taxes annually in order to institute a smart growth plan for the area compared to the 31 percent of citizens who responded affirmatively to the same question in 2005 and the 39 percent who said the same in 2003 (Table 24). This is a substantial increase in percentage of support, reflecting citizens' concerns for improving planned and managed growth in the area as evinced in Table 12. In response to a similar question asked statewide in 2000, about 46 percent of Arkansans claim they would pay an additional $10 per year in taxes to create a community growth plan.24 The share of Fayetteville's residents who, in 2007, said they would pay an extra $10 to $20 annually to buy land to keep farmland out of development, 34 percent, is quite a bit larger than the 21 percent who professed similarly in 2005. It nearly equals, however, the percentage of respondents espousing this priority in 2003, 35 percent. Therefore the willingness of Fayetteville's residents to buy land to prohibit farmland development is again more comparable to that found for the state in 2000 when 32 percent of state residents showed willingness to do the same for an additional $10 annual tax.25 Although 51 percent of state residents in 2000 expressed willingness to add $10 annually to their taxes to buy land for greenspace that would not be developed, in 2007 46 percent of Fayetteville residents are currently willing to add $10 to $20 annually for the same purpose.26 This has increased from the 38 percent of citizens who espoused willingness to pay the same amount in taxes for parks in 2003 as well as from the 35 percent who indicated the same 23 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. Arkansas, p.11. 24 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. Arkansas, p. 11. 25 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. Arkansas, p. 11. 26 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. Arkansas, p. 11. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock 41 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 preference in 2005. The fraction of Fayetteville residents who espouse unwillingness to pay additional taxes to support any of the growth management techniques presented increased by 6 percentage points in 2007 to 21 percent. This returns the percentage of respondents unwilling to pay for additional taxes to a level similar to that seen in 2003, when 20 percent of citizens said they would be unwilling to pay additional taxes. Table 24 Willingness to Pay for Growth Management Initiatives Percent 2003 2005 2007 Buying land for parks 25 31 51 Instituting a smart growth plan for the area 39 31 47 Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed 38 35 46 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed 35 21 34 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes 20 15 21 Total Responses 433 551 753 Total Respondents 395 415 378 Summary of Willingness to Pay for Street Improvement In 2007, residents were asked at two major and four minor different places on the survey about their willingness to pay for improvements to streets and/or mobility and street quality. Results of this look at openness to a potential tax initiative are presented here in relation to both the major and minor measures of willingness to pay for street improvements. In the first case, residents identified which city service from Group One needed the most improvement. Results of subsequently asking those who felt that streets needed the most improvement about their willingness to pay for such improvements are listed in Table 25, Column 1.27 Afterward, residents who purported that the city's top or second highest goal should be mobility and street quality indicated their willingness to pay to achieve this goal. These results are located in Table 25, Column 2.28 Responses to both questions indicate that the percentage who claims to be willing to pay for each desired improvement constitute a minority of respondents to each of these questions, 32 say they would pay extra to improve streets needing the most improvement and 37 percent would pay extra to improve mobility and street quality (Table 25). In the first case, opponents of paying extra taxes are a larger percentage of those who specifically identify streets as a city service needing the most improvement, 41 percent. This evidence is complicated by the fact that residents who support "all given aspects" of improving streets are very slightly more likely to indicate willingness than unwillingness to pay for them, as already discuss (Table 8). 27 Originally listed in Table 8 Group One Services Needing the Most Improvement 28 Originally listed in Table 19 which lists options for improving mobility and street quality in the city 42 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 In the case of those who see mobility and street quality as the city's highest or second highest priority, the 37 percent who favor paying extra are a very slightly larger group than the 35 percent who contend they are unwilling to pay to implement these improvements (Table 25). In each case nearly 30 percent of the respondents are unsure about their willingness to pay extra for these improvements (Table 25, Columns 1 and 2). Thus, when looking at the results from both questions overall, 34 percent of the residents favor additional tax spending for street improvement while 38 percent oppose it and more than one-fourth are unsure of their position on the issue.29 The first indicators of willingness to pay extra for street improvements listed in Table 26, Columns 1 and 2, are options for achieving the goal of having Fayetteville be clean and green (originally Table 22). The data in Column 3 are part of an option for achieving the goal of planned and managed growth (originally Table 18) and that in Column 4 is an option to successfully meet the city's goal of developing south Fayetteville (originally Table 20). In each of these options, except for upgrading infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of town, the residents who selected these options claim to be willing to pay for them in greater proportions than those who would not be willing to pay extra taxes in order to achieve these aims (Table 26, Columns 1, 2 and 4). In one case, those interested in more attractive streetscapes, gateways or entrances, more than half show willingness to pay (but the small sample size here must be kept in mind) (Column 2). In yet another case, 47 percent espouse willingness to pay extra for improving the appearance of major streets in Fayetteville (Column 1). In the case of upgrading infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville, those who are willing to pay extra and those who are not, are nearly equal proportionately, at 36 and 39 percent, respectively (Column 3). Table 25 Approval of Additional Tax Dollar Expenditures for Street Improvement in 2007 Willingness to pay Willingness to pay for aspects of for improvements streets needing to mobility and most attention street quality Total 1 2 3 N Percent N Percent N Percent Favor 63 32 74 37 137 34 Unsure 55 28 58 29 113 28 Oppose 82 41 70 35 152 38 Total 200 100 202 100 402 100 29 These results (columns 1 and 2) may contain duplicate answers if respondents selected streets as needing the most attention and mobility and street quality as their primary goal. 43 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 26 Willingness to Pay to Improve Streets as Expressed in Options for Achieving Various City Goals Willingness to pay Willingness to pay Willingness to pay to improve the for more attractive to upgrade Willingness to appearance of streetscapes, infrastructure such pay to improve major streets in gateways or as streets and South School Fayetteville entrances utilities Avenue Total 1 2 3 4 5 N Percent N Percent N Percent N Percent N Percent Favor 16 47 7 54 20 36 15 39 58 41 Unsure 9 27 4 31 15 27 12 31 40 28 Oppose 9 27 2 15 21 38 12 31 44 31 Total 34 100 13 100 56 100 39 100 142 100 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 6 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Growth Population growth In 2007, residents were asked to appraise Fayetteville's population, business and retail, and job growth rate over the past two years. Approximately 92 percent of Fayetteville's citizens judge Fayetteville's population growth over the past two years as the right amount (34%) or too fast (58%). Of the 58 percent, 34 percent regard the population growth as somewhat too fast, and 24 percent much too fast (Table 27). These opinions are very similar to those found in both of the last two surveys. Information from a statewide survey, conducted in 2000, showed 61 percent of residents of Benton and Washington Counties classified the population growth in their counties as too fast and only 4 percent as too slow. 30 Business and retail market growth In 2007, nearly half (47%) of Fayetteville's residents appraise the business and retail market growth rate over the previous two years as the right amount. This is similar to the 52 percent who, in 2005, hailed Fayetteville's previous two years' business and retail growth as the right amount, but equal to the percentage holding this opinion in 2003. In 2007, nearly a fourth of citizens evaluate Fayetteville's business and retail growth as too slow (18%) or much too slow (5%), higher than the 21 percent but somewhat lower than the 27 percent of residents who asserted slow growth in 2005 and 2003, respectively. Finally, in all three survey years, more than one -quarter of residents evaluate the Fayetteville's business and retail growth over the previous two years as somewhat too fast or much too fast (Table 27). Job growth Opinions about job growth vary somewhat from those in previous years. As in 2003, largest share of respondents, 46 percent, contends that Fayetteville's job growth has been much or somewhat too slow (Table 27). While the overall percentage of respondents in 2007 who feel that job growth is somewhat or much too slow is similar to that in 2005 (46% vs. 42%) (although lower than that in 2003), the proportions of the individual choices are quite different. In 2007, 36 percent of citizens contend that job growth is somewhat too slow, compared to 28 percent in the previous year but the reverse was apparent when examining those who said job growth was much too slow (10% in 2007 vs. 14% in 2005). Similar to previous years, a total of 10 percent of residents in 2007 opine that job growth has been somewhat too fast (8%) or much too fast (2%) (Table 27). In contrast with 2005, however, when 49 percent of residents weighed job growth as the right amount, 44 percent in 2007 view jobs as having grown the right amount, the same percentage who held this opinion in 2003. 30 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock, Arkansas, p. 8. 45 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 The most striking change evident is in the percentage of respondents who add the caveat "...but they're all minimum wage jobs" to their answer. Compared to only 4 percent in 2003 and 10 percent in 2005, 30 percent of respondents in 2007 opine that the jobs coming to the Fayetteville area are all minimum wage jobs (Table 27). Table 27 Opinions about Rates of Growth in the Past Two Years Fayetteville's population Fayetteville's business growth and retail growth Fayetteville's job growth 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 2003 2005 2007 Much too slow 2 0 1 6 5 5 17 14 10 Somewhat too slow 5 6 7 21 16 18 34 28 36 Right amount 35 34 34 47 52 47 44 49 44 Somewhat too fast 31 31 34 18 17 20 5 7 8 Much too fast 27 29 24 8 10 9 1 2 2 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs 4 10 30 Preferences Regarding Growth Management Strategies In general, people in Fayetteville support the growth management techniques considered. More than half prefer developing in existing neighborhoods to developing around the city's perimeter. About three -fourths back the city in buying land to preserve open or greenspace and two-thirds support providing incentives for development in certain areas of the city. Infill or perimeter development In 2005 and 2007, residents of Fayetteville were asked whether they prefer that the city promote quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans or outside currently established neighborhoods. A similar question was asked in 2003 to learn whether citizens preferred for the city to promote quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans or on current farmland consistent with city regulations. More than half of the citizens (57%) prefer development within neighborhoods in 2007, which is similar to 2005 (56%) and in contrast with the two-thirds (67%) who advocated this position in 2003 (Table 28). However, in 2007, the percentage of citizens who favor promoting development on current farmland (26%) returned to the level observed in 2003 (24%) from where it had risen in 2005 (33%). The percentage of residents desirous of the city not promoting growth either within or outside of currently established neighborhoods rose quite a bit between 2005 and 2007 from 11 to 18 percent. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 28 Infill versus Perimeter Development Percent 2003 2005 2007 Within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans 67 56 57 On current farmland consistent with city regulations/Outside currently established neighborhoods 24 33 26 Neither one 9 11 18 Total 100 100 100 Buying land to preserve open or green space The citizens declare they are very supportive (42%) and supportive (36%) of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces (Table 29). Ten percent are neither supportive nor unsupportive, while the remaining 12 percent (7 percent unsupportive and 5 percent very unsupportive) express disapproval of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces. Fayetteville residents' current level of support (78%) for the city buying land to preserve open or green space is slightly higher than that of residents of Washington and Benton Counties in 2000 (74%) and also exceeds the state average of 64 percent.31 This level of support has increased slightly since 2005, when 76 percent of residents asserted they were very supportive (41%) or supportive (35%) of acquiring land to preserve open or green space and is even higher than the 69 percent who said the same in 2003 (35% very supportive and 34% supportive). Limiting funding for development to only certain areas of the city In both 2005 and 2007, citizens were told that cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development and then were asked how supportive they are of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city. In 2003, the question was stated, "How supportive or unsupportive are you for limiting funding for development to only certain areas of the City?" In 2007, 63 percent are either very supportive (15%) or supportive (48%), while 16 percent are unsupportive (11%) or very unsupportive (5%) of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city. The remaining 21 percent of the citizenry are neither supportive nor unsupportive. In the current year, citizens appear to be as supportive of temporarily targeting certain areas of the city for development in 2007 as they were in 2005. The level of support for focused development espoused by Fayetteville's 31 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock Arkansas, pp. 9-10. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 residents in any of the three survey years far exceeds the 36 percent of Arkansans, in general, and the 42 percent of Benton and Washington County residents who advocated funding only growth -targeted areas of the state in 2000.32 Again, the comparisons are limited by the equality of the questions (Table 29). Table 29 Sunnort for Growth Management Techniaues The City buying land to preserve open or green spaces 2003 2005 2007 Limiting funding/providing incentives for development to only certain areas of the City 2003 2005 2007 Very supportive 35 41 42 11 18 15 Supportive 34 35 36 40 49 48 Neither supportive nor unsupportive 15 12 10 19 21 21 Unsupportive 10 9 7 24 9 11 Very unsupportive 6 3 5 6 3 5 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 How well the city uses long-term land -use plans In 2000, about 66 percent of Arkansans and 74 percent of citizens of Benton and Washington Counties proffered support for requiring cities and counties to employ long-term land -use plans.33 In 2003, Fayetteville residents' support for requiring the city to use long-term land - use plans was even higher: 72 percent.34 With resident support for long-term land -use planning established, the 2005 and 2007 surveys asked citizens how well or poorly they feel the City is following established long- term land -use plans. In 2007, only 6 percent feel the city is following land -use plans very well, but 39 percent consider the city to be following current land -use plans well. Also, 28 percent believe the city to be following plans neither well nor poorly. Of the remaining citizens, 22 percent claim the city is using established plans poorly and 5 percent very poorly. On the whole, results in 2007 reflect those garnered from respondents in 2005. However, respondents tend to be slightly more pessimistic in this survey year than in the last survey year, although the differences are not statistically significant. Desire for improvements in city planning may affect the results seen in Table 30. 32 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock Arkansas, pp. 9-10. 33 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock Arkansas, pp. 9-10. 34 University of Arkansas Survey Research Center. (2000) Fayetteville, Arkansas Survey of Citizens. Fayetteville Arkansas, pp. 38. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Table 30 How Well or Poorly the City Is Following Long -Term Land -Use Plans 2005 2007 N Percent N Percent 1 Very well 2 Well 3 Neither well nor poorly 4 Poorly 26 8 129 41 94 30 47 15 17 6 118 39 85 28 65 22 5 Very poorly 21 7 15 5 Total 317 100 300 100 Average 2.71 2.81 Housing Preferences Residents assessed the supply of six types of housing in Fayetteville as "too many," "too few" or "just about the right amount." Housing for first-time buyers The largest fraction of residents (70%) concludes that there is too little housing for first-time buyers in Fayetteville, slightly more than the 60 and 64 percent who expounded the same belief in 2003 and 2005, respectively. Only 9 percent of citizens reckon there are too many homes for first-time buyers, and 22 percent feel this housing exists in just about the right amount. In 2005, 7 percent of citizens stated there was too much housing for first-time buyers and 29 percent that there was just about the right amount. Apartments Opinions on the availability of apartments in Fayetteville are the converse of those for first- time buyers. About 58 percent deem apartments in Fayetteville as too numerous, 36 percent just the right amount, and 6 percent feel there are too few (Table 31). These results nearly mirror those from 2005 and 2003, when 53 and 59 percent said there were too many apartments, 39 and 32 percent just about the right amount, and 8 percent in each survey reported there were too few. Condominiums Slightly less than half of the citizenry (43%) evaluate the number of condominiums in Fayetteville as just about right, 18 percent as too few, and 39 percent too many (Table 31). This is an increase from 2005, when only 23 percent considered that there were too many. The number who purported there were too few condominiums in 2005 (28%) was lower than in 2007. Single-family homes Of Fayetteville's residents evaluating the number of single-family homes in the city, 32 and 52 percent think there are either too few or just about the right number, respectively. In 2005, 41 percent of residents considered the city to have too few single-family homes while 50 percent deemed the city to have just about the right amount. In 2007, 16 percent of 49 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 respondents suspect that Fayetteville has too many single-family homes, compared to only 9 and 6 percent who opine the same in 2005 and 2003, respectively. Housing units for older adults While the majority of citizens (69%) who responded to the survey in 2007 estimate the number of housing units for older adults as too few, the percentage upholding this position is 13 and 11 percentage points lower than that provided in 2005 and 2003, respectively (Table 31). Almost no respondents weigh the number of housing units as too many, while an increased percentage (30%) feel the number is just about right, compared to 17 percent in the previous survey year. Affordable housing units In 2007, 79 percent of its citizens appraise Fayetteville as having too few affordable housing units, as they did in 2005. This is an even greater share of the citizenry than in 2003 when 73 percent reached the same conclusion (Table 31). In 2007, 19 percent feel the number of affordable housing units within the city is just about right, and 2 percent each too many. These results are also similar to those seen in 2005. Table 31 Assessments of Housing Supply 2003 Too many 2005 2007 2003 Too few 2005 2007 Just about the right amount 2003 2005 2007 Housing for first-time buyers 4 7 9 60 64 70 36 29 22 Condominiums 18 23 39 32 28 18 50 49 43 Apartments 59 53 58 8 8 6 32 39 36 Single-family homes 6 9 16 46 41 32 48 50 52 Housing units for older adults 1 0 1 80 82 69 18 17 30 Affordable housing units 2 2 2 73 79 79 25 19 19 50 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 7 INFORMATION Obtaining Information from the City Presented with the ten methods of obtaining information about or from the city listed in Table 32, almost two-thirds of city residents (63%) use one to four of the methods and 37 percent of the citizens use between four and ten of them. Only one percent of residents report using none of these ways of seeking information from the city. These results show an increase between 2005 and 2007 in the number of sources citizens use to get information from the city. As in 2003 and 2005, the largest percentages of city residents use newspapers (75%), the internet (53%) and personal contact (52%) to obtain information about the city in 2007. Relatively more residents use all three of these venues to obtain information in 2007 than in 2005 (Table 32). While 50 percent of citizens obtain their information about the city from television stations other than community access television (CAT) or the government access channel (PEG), almost one-third of citizens (30%) learn about the city from CAT and one - fifth of residents (21%) also garner information from PEG. With the exception of television stations other than CAT or PEG (use increased by 12 percentage points) these sources are used in 2007 by approximately the same proportions of citizens who reported using them in 2003 and 2005. Radio is used to gather information by about one-third of citizens (similar to previous years), but utility -bill insert use has increased by 12 percentage points since 2005, returning to the higher level of use apparent in 2003. Council of Neighborhood Association meetings and Ward meetings are employed by 16 percent and 12 percent of residents, respectively, slightly higher in both areas than was reported by respondents in 2005. Table 32 Methods Used to Obtain Information from the City 2003 Percent 2005 2007 Newspapers 62 67 75 Internet 37 43 53 Personal contact 48 44 52 Television stations other than CAT or PEG 40 38 50 Inserts in utility bills 38 30 42 Radio 34 33 33 Public access television (CAT) on cable 32 32 30 Government access channel (PEG) on cable 21 20 21 Council of Neighborhood Association Meetings N/A 13 16 Ward meetings N/A 10 12 I do not seek information from the city 6 3 1 Total Responses 1254 1388 1508 Total Communicative Respondents 369 411 391 Total Respondents 394 424 392 51 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Communicating with the City Showing an increase from both 2005 and 2003, during which approximately 81 percent of residents contended that they communicate with the city, all but four respondents in 2007 (99%) communicates with the city. In 2007, both the proportion of citizens who communicate with the city and the number of communication methods they use has changed. In 2003, 60 percent of citizens used only one method of communicating with the city, while in 2005, 33 percent used only one method. The percentage of those using only one source has decreased again in 2007 to 24 percent. On average in 2007, citizens use two ways of communicating with the city. In 2007, the greatest fraction, 64 percent of residents, communicates with city personnel via the telephone, whereas 61 percent claim to have done the same in 2005 and 65 percent in 2003 (Table 33). No method of communication experienced a decrease from 2005 to 2007 but several methods showed large increases. For instance, 25 percent of residents claim visiting with their City Council Representative is a method they use to communicate with the city, up 9 percentage points from 2005. Also, communication via Council of Neighborhood Association meetings increased from 12 percent in 2005 to 22 percent in 2007, a difference of 10 percentage points. Finally, in 2007 21 percent of respondents communicate with the city via City Council meetings, an increase of 9 percentage points. Table 33 Methods Used to Communicate with the Ci 2003 Percent 2005 2007 Communicate via telephone 65 61 64 Communicate via e-mail 17 23 28 Visit with government representatives other than City Council Representatives 16 20 26 Visit with City Council Representative 18 16 25 Communicate via the website 14 18 25 Communicate via letter 16 18 22 Communicate via Council of Neighborhood Association meetings N/A 12 22 Attend City Council meetings 18 12 21 Communicate via ward meetings N/A 8 12 Do not contact the city 19 18 19 Total Responses 712 854 963 Total Communicative Respondents 318 407 388 Total Respondents 391 415 392 52 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 8 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS TO THE CITY Citizens of Fayetteville were asked to provide any other comments they would like to give to the city. Out of the 392 respondents, 263 provided comments on at least 21 topics. Approximately one -fifth of the responses (19.3%) discuss Fayetteville's roads and other mobility issues in the city. The next largest groups, about 7 percent each, focus on alternative transportation and/or green space and/or environmental issues. Residents also comment about taxation, planning, public safety services, and all the other topics listed in Table 34. Table 34 Tonics of Residents' Comments to the City of Favetteville Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, projects or other things that you would like to tell Fayetteville's city leaders? Category Number Category Frequency of Responses Percent of Responses 1 Roads and Mobility 73 19.0 2 Alternative Transportation 28 7.3 3 Greenspace and Environmental Issues 27 7.0 4 Encourage Businesses and Jobs to Come to Fayetteville 23 6.0 5 Taxation 21 5.5 6 Better Planning and/or Organization 19 4.9 7 Overall Negative Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government 19 4.9 8 Public Safety Services 16 4.2 9 Housing Issues 16 4.2 10 Education and Schools 16 4.2 11 Quality of Life/Public Programs 15 3.9 12 Communication and the City Website 15 3.9 13 Control/Slow Growth 13 3.4 14 City Utilities 1 1 2.9 15 Equality of City Spending 9 2.3 16 Development of Downtown Fayetteville and the Square 9 2.3 17 Overall Positive Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government 8 2.1 18 Enforce Codes/Enforce Codes for Everyone 7 1.8 19 Need More Infrastructure (Other than Streets) 7 1.8 20 Improve South Fayetteville 6 1.6 21 Homeless Issues 4 1.0 22 Problems with the Survey 3 0.8 23 Other 20 5.2 Total Responses 385 100 Total Respondents 263 53 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 The following are selected comments from the citizens from the citizens of Fayetteville to the City. They are organized according to the major categories listed in Table 34. The categories are listed in order of the frequency of comments per category. Roads and Mobility The most popularly selected category, more than one -fifth of the citizens' comments were about roads and mobility (19.3%). In their 73 comments on roads and mobility, citizens mention numerous topics including planning and implementation, neighborhood street issues, safety concerns, traffic congestion, street repair, relationships between streets and growth and preferences for trading off other city services in order to improve streets and mobility. The citizens also note very specific localized problems as well as providing ideas for how the city could improve roads and mobility. Citizens' opinions are exemplified by the following: I would like this city to be more comprehensive on transportation planning, especially in the mall area. There are better alternatives and these have been suggested to the city... Start spending money on transportation networks... Speed tables need to get further out from the inner city to developments and in neighborhoods. ...and I particularly despise the traffic calming devices in the $250,000 dollar budget that they plan to spend on those devices in 2008.... My number one complaint is infrastructure, there is no major way to get east -west and it is very frustrating... Improving traffic flow is the most important thing that needs to be fixed. Fix the roads, built correctly... Fix the entire road not just parts... I think the roads need to be improved considerably before you will have any significant growth. ...It would be a place that people would want to live in without traffic. If it becomes very crowded and traffic in unwieldy it would lose the charm and reduce the quality of life... Stop building so many sidewalks and start repairing our streets. ...I think a lot of the streets need more stop lights... 54 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Alternative Transportation Alternative transportation ranks second in the percentage of comments provided by residents of the city of Fayetteville (7%). While a few citizens would like to see priorities shifted away from alternative transportation, most who discuss alternative transportation issues hope for more alternative transportation options than currently exist in the city. The following comments elucidate some of residents' opinions: I think we need to continue to support public transportation like Ozark Transportation and Razorback Transit, adding more routes and more vehicles. Keep going with the walking trails, the plan to connect all the walking trails in the city is a great idea. I enjoy walking trails very much. Really would like to see public transportation expanded, especially for non -drivers and the elderly scattered all over the area. Much more public transportation. Greenspace and Environmental Issues The area elaborated on third most extensively (7%) centers on greenspace and environmental issues. These remarks are polarized into two areas: those expressing appreciation for the city's green focus and those hoping for a different focus. The first two comments represent the group that wishes to see the focus on green issues redirected to other topics while the latter comments represent those who want the focus on environmental issues to continue: I would like them to spend less money on environmental projects, and more money on safety and protection. Need to practice the fiscal prudence as best they can. The pendulum has gone about as far as it ought to go on a clean and green city, and a little more emphasis needs to go towards the economic vitality of the city. ...I'm happy to see the interest in green and clean city and environmental sustainability. I would like to see them pay as much attention to this as much as possible. Preserve the hill sides. Quit allowing the hills to be cut back. 55 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Encourage Businesses and Jobs to Come to Fayetteville In 6 percent of their comments residents express a wish for the city to encourage more businesses and jobs to locate in Fayetteville. These comments represent such opinions: Keep in check some of the regulations, impact fees, and requirements that may lead to impeding business development in Fayetteville. ...Be more user friendly to commercial development otherwise it's all going to Rogers and Bentonville. ...I am supportive of trying to draw industrial and technological jobs to the area, especially technological. Taxation About 6 percent of citizens' comments evince concern of the amount of taxes residents of Fayetteville pay. The following comments elaborate upon those concerns: They don't have to be always looking for some way to always be spending our money. If they used the money on what we need we'd have plenty of money, we have to live on what we get and they should too. They need to be using the tax dollars more wisely. Never paid so many taxes in my life... Better Planning and Organization Residents opine about their hopes for better planning and organization of city planning. Approximately 5 percent of citizens' comments relay concerns in these areas and several representative comments are listed below: I just hope they keep to their 2020 plan and support mixed -use development to keep sprawl away from this area. It's too beautiful to have that happen. They spend too much time on sidewalks and nature stuff and not enough on taking care of growth in the area. I sometimes feel that the rapid growth that I see going on is not very well coordinated... 56 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Overall Negative Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government Some citizens wish to criticize either the city of Fayetteville or the government of the city. Constituting about 5 percent of all the comments, a selection follows: Don't think City Council is effective at all. ...I think that the current city council favors developers way to much, they say they're going to do something, but then don't. My example is spending money on Dickson Street, they were supposed to put a big building on the corner, but put up new rich Brandon something. Built the building in Jose's parking lot. It's horrible and a big building that doesn't go with anything. On Joyce Street they built new banks and office complex and Lindsey real estate and they're big buildings and look nice. I think they should put all big buildings out there, and not on Dickson Street or downtown. Stop spending money on individual pet projects, like trails and address the needs that need to be addressed such as the very poor roads in this area. Don't ask me for any new taxes until you can prove you can be good stewards of the money I give you already... Public Safety Services Citizens' remarks evincing concern about public safety services make up about 4 percent of the whole. Comments tend to focus on the police services available, but also address issues with the judicial and penal services available. Crime too high for a city this size. Police department needs more money for growth of department; response to the police needs raise taxes for more officers to be hired. Build new station- more central and get more cars on the streets so officers don't have to double up. Also start a gang task force. Slow growth until manage crime rate and gangs. Housing Issues Residents commenting on housing issues largely support the city pursuing more affordable housing, especially for elderly residents, and hope for fewer apartments and condominiums. Some comments follow: I think we need.. .more affordable housing, houses not just apartments. ...Address increasing number of elderly and address their housing and healthcare needs, going to need more places like Arkanshire, certainly smaller, quality, homes... 57 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 ...Also I think it is very important that there be more affordable housing. This is a problem (for people) in Fayetteville who are not corporate people who make an upper income. Housing is not affordable for single people or those in a lower income bracket... Education and Schools About 4 percent of residents' observations are about the school system in Fayetteville. Representative comments follow: ...City cannot dictate to school board but should communicate concerns about growth and expansion. They should be looking to the future when they will need 4 or 5 high schools... ..We must preserve our small neighborhood schools.... Quality of Life/Public Programs Another group of remarks (4%) express hope for improvements in public programs and the quality of life in Fayetteville. Respondents' feelings about such issues are reflected here: I would like to see the work of the newly formed Fayetteville Arts Council facilitated by funding and encouraging the consciousness of the public in the area of public art. .Preserve the historical buildings around the city. Clean South Fayetteville. ..Start spending money on.. .improving the quality of life in this area. Communication and the City Website Some respondents discuss their ability to communicate with the city. Topics include the city's website and how well citizens can communicate with their representatives. Below are some ways citizens endorse to improve communication. Developed too fast, everything is piecemeal, no vision some years ago I live on 16, should be extended further west, seems to have money problems, too many people and not enough roads. To stop the building until the city has a growth plan in place. .Slow down, too much growth too fast... Control/Slow Growth A small percentage of respondents' comments (3%) cite a need to control or slow the growth of Fayetteville. The following notes shed some light on their concerns: Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 It seems like if the city's website were more search friendly, you could get a lot more done. It's easier to use Google to find something on the city's website than it is to use the search feature on the city's website. They should.. .have a better relationship between citizens and government. People who are elected to the city council should let constituents know where and when their meetings are held. I've lived 9 years in this house and 20 years before that and never had any conversation with our representative from the ward except when they are campaigning... City Utilities Three percent of the remarks describe concerns about the city's utility services. These comments elucidate those concerns. ...Sewer system is going to pot and should be more of a priority than the walking trails which are a waste of money... My greatest complaint is the utility services - the way it's managed, its limitations, its production, and its service options. Equality of City Spending Residents also show concern about the how the city government is focusing efforts and perceive accurately or inaccurately spending in specific areas of the city in approximately 2 percent of their observations: Fayetteville city leaders, when they beautify the north side of town, they need to spend the same amount of money on the south side, I think too much of the city's money is going to the north side, and the south side is getting dumped on. ..East side has better planning then west side. Development of Downtown Fayetteville and the Square About 2 percent of residents' comments identify preferences about the development occurring in Downtown Fayetteville and on the Square. Respondents have this to say: ...I would also like them to consider every time they approve another major building project on Dickson Street, there is no more parking for it. Before they approve any more major growth, build some parking decks and provide for parking. They need more parking for the buildings they approve in dense areas like Dickson Street and the Square. I think they should just leave Dickson Street alone. It has developed its way as a historic spot. They should not mess it up by changing it too much or building things on it. Downtown is pitiful and I don't know if there is much that can be done about 59 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 it. Certainly can't put business back there because that would be a waste of time and money... Overall Positive Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government Approximately 2 percent of respondents' remarks offer positive reinforcement for both the city itself and its government. The following statements are representative of those provided: ...I love Fayetteville, wouldn't pick anywhere else to live... I think in general that they do about as good a job as they can with what they have to work with. I've lived in Fayetteville since 1946 and have been very happy with Fayetteville as a place to raise my family and I think that it's one of the good places in the country to live. I think we have a few problems which need to be taken care of but not as big problems as other have. Love this city and respect it. Appreciate police and schools and utilities. Proud to be in this city, it's a great city to live in. New things, growth in population, the city council and mayor seem to be taking the burden of development of business and population and are doing a good job making this a better community. Enforce Codes/Enforce Codes for Everyone Respondents, in 2 percent of their notes, argue that codes in Fayetteville are either not enforced stringently enough or are only enforced selectively. Concerns are illuminated by the following: Enforce the codes on the books... .Stop showing favoritism to select area developers, treat everyone the same... Planning division has done a very good job in the past of developing what they want. All in favor of the planning commission following guidelines. Very often property gets annexed into the city and the owners want to rezone from agriculture to residential, commercial or retail -- and planning commission has to say no to that. Need More Infrastructure (Other than Streets) Fayetteville's infrastructure, in areas other than the streets, is emphasized is 2 percent of respondents' statements. Comments below are representative of those provided by citizens: I'm concerned about the city limits of Fayetteville; (it seems the city is) having trouble keeping up with the infrastructure while outlying areas seem to be overbuilding. I feel like that inside the city limits there is a lack of covered drainage and more sidewalks and curbs are needed. 60 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 One of my main things is it needs to pay for itself because those who are here can't afford to develop for those who are coming. Development needs to pay for itself, growth paying for growth. Thank you for your interest in actually hearing our voices. Improve South Fayetteville Nearly 2 percent of citizens' voluntary remarks express opinions about South Fayetteville. Examples follow: ...do something about the run down houses and clean up the trash in South Fayetteville. ...South Fayetteville needs vast improvement. It is a mess. It has nothing to do with streets or sidewalks. It is the disrepair of all the buildings along South School. Homeless Issues Responses also address issues regarding the homeless in Fayetteville. These are: I want the city to do something about the homeless that concentrate on 15th and 6th Streets. Improve housing for the homeless, criteria is too narrow, need safer housing without a huge stigma attached to it ... maybe in the industrial area, that they could be proud to go to. For example, NYC and Boston redevelopment of unused industrial space for homeless, including veterans. Recognize that there is a homeless problem in Fayetteville. Comments about the Survey The three comments about the survey indicate that it "...lacks question about sustainability and commercial recycling...," and "...is jaded and doesn't address the real problems. Doesn't deal with the correct problem. Only deals with problems they want to deal with not the real problems at hand." This respondent does not indicate what those problems are, however. One respondent disliked receiving a letter that was written in both English and Spanish. Other Issues About 5 percent of the comments span a wide variety of topics. Some of the comments are contradictory. For example, in the following two sets of remarks one resident each opposes the degree of regulation that exists, while another each recommends types of regulations he or she deems potentially helpful. They shouldn't have so many regulations, there are too many, most people comply within them and we don't need more; we just need to do what has already been established. 61 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 ...I really think that is because there are so many apartments in Fayetteville there needs to be an ordinance of no smoking in them.. .An apartment complex should have at least a section of no smoking, especially with those who have health problems. I also think that there should be greater attention paid to an ordinance for alternative pest control because the standard spraying can be very damaging to your nervous system especially in apartment living... And, I don't appreciate this new dog ordinance where dogs are on chains. It seems idiotic that the city can't control the loose dogs. Dogs on the run and barking all night and how many people can keep as pets. Two residents express a desire for completion of some of the construction in process. One wants the city to continue considering aesthetics when making decisions. Two comments pertain to the University of Arkansas: Then the university took over Arkansas Ave and put up meters. It shouldn't have happened. The city should have stepped in. ...The U of A is a part of this growth [and has] students live in areas they shouldn't be in. [Students are] overflowing into neighborhoods and need to build more dorms. In two comments at least one resident worries that too few citizens of Fayetteville vote and that NW Arkansas is poorly represented in the legislature. Finally, amidst all of these and other robust comments come two reminders of larger issues as well, Keep us poor people in mind. They need more hospitals for people who do not have medical insurance. Comments about Things over Which the City Has No or Little Control After analyzing the open-ended response by substantive topic, the open-ended responses were also categorized for those over which the city has little, if any, control. The largest two groups of responses have to do with education and schools, other comments and alternative transportation. About 29 percent of the comments about things the city has little control have to do with education and schools. They include such comments as: I am disappointed that there's no low-level elementary and middle schools in S. Fayetteville. It makes busing kids a nightmare. ...As far as the schools, I'd like to see them keep the location of the current high school and rebuild where they are. 62 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Other types of comments hold about 23 percent of the indications that residents attribute greater responsibilities to the city than is actually the case: ...The illegal alien problem. Lots of the development looks like it is at a standstill. About 17 percent of such comments pertain to alternative transportation. It is realized that the city is represented on the Ozark Regional Transit board of directors and contributes to its funding, but the city does not exercise direct authority over Ozark Regional Transit as implied in some of the following notes. Really would like to see public transportation expanded, especially for non -drivers and the elderly scattered all over the area. Much more public transportation. ...We need to look to the future of transportation like a monorail system, how are people going to move about Northwest Arkansas without automobiles. Bus routes should be better advertised... These are pointed out so that citizens may be better educated about the responsibilities of the city and also other entities about which comments are made. In knowing the lines of responsibility, citizens can better make their opinions heard. 63 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 9 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS The city of Fayetteville commissioned the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Arkansas to survey citizens of Fayetteville in 2007. SRC interviewers contacted a random sample of households in Fayetteville by telephone. The telephone survey was employed so as to reach the broadest possible cross-section of Fayetteville's citizens and 392 adult residents of the city responded to the survey. Fayetteville as a Place to Live and City Government Effectiveness Residents are nearly consensual in considering Fayetteville a good or excellent place to live. The percent of Fayetteville's residents who feel similarly remains nearly unchanged since 2001. In both 2005 and 2003, the four top reasons residents give for living in Fayetteville are: to be close to family, quality of life, to be close to work, or the University of Arkansas. In 2007, however, these reasons compose four of the five top reasons; the combination of all given choices ranks as the third most popular reason for living in Fayetteville. On average, the citizens of Fayetteville consider the city government's effectiveness as good. Satisfaction with and Recommendations about City Services In 2001, all citizens were asked how satisfactory each city service was individually rather than by selecting one choice from each of two groups, as in 2003, 2005 and 2007. The three most satisfactory services from the first group have been ranked in the same order by the percentage of most satisfied citizens since 2003, except that in 2007, utilities and public safety services tie for second place. Out of the remaining three public services, citizens rated streets higher than transportation in 2005 but the rankings in 2007 otherwise mirror those of 2003 and 2005. The services ranked by citizen satisfaction are: parks and recreation, utilities, public safety, transportation, streets, and information programs. The fraction of citizens most satisfied with parks and recreation remains slightly lower than in 2003, whereas a larger share of citizens says they are most satisfied with public safety services and information programs in 2007 than in 2003. The Fayetteville Public Library continues to top the second list of seven city services. As in 2005, more than three times as many citizens say that they are most satisfied with the Library than with any of the other services on the list. The percent of residents most satisfied with the Library in 2007 doubles the 2003 rate, as it did in 2005. The development of Downtown Fayetteville and a beautiful city, clean and green, nearly tie as the most satisfactory Group Two city services among the second largest percentages of residents. The remaining city services with which residents are most satisfied are listed in descending order by the percentage that voted for each: growth and development, ground and surface water, and housing. Which of these city services needs the most improvement? From the first list, more than half of responding citizens, higher fractions than in 2003 or 2005, identify streets as the service needing the most improvement. Transportation follows with a percentage in between the 65 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 levels reported in 2003 and 2005. Of the six city services, utilities need the most improvement, according to the third largest segment of residents, a smaller fraction than those who held this belief in 2003 or 2005. As in previous years, very low percentages of citizens judge information programs, public safety or parks and recreation services as those needing the most improvement. The relatively low percentages of citizens who assigned aspects of both streets and transportation good or excellent ratings on the 2001 Fayetteville Citizen Survey and the low percentages identifying them as the most satisfactory services from 2003 through 2007 reinforce citizens' continuing calls for improvements to street and transportation services.3s The share of residents estimating their commute time to work or school as 15 minutes or less has declined since 2003, but is higher in 2007 than in 2005 and includes more than three - fourths of Fayetteville's citizens. To some extent, the low population densities of Fayetteville and NW Arkansas necessitate reliance on automobiles. The population growth in NW Arkansas, higher gas prices and increasing time constraints, in combination with personal habits and lack of substantial mass transportation probably account for the relative importance of streets and transportation as services most needing improvement. Since commute times are short, quality of the ride rises in importance and time constraints foster impatience, street maintenance and factors related to congestion continue to be salient to Fayetteville's residents. Much evidence from this survey supports this idea. When the citizens who regard streets as the Group One city service needing the most attention were asked how best to improve them, they were offered the options of street repair or maintenance, sidewalk maintenance or accessibility, cleanliness of streets, or all of these. As in both 2003 and 2005, the largest percentage of citizens who regard streets as the Group One city service needing the most attention in 2007 select all of these services. The fraction selecting "all given aspects" as the street service needing the most improvement in 2007 equals its 2003 size, a larger share than in 2005. The second largest share in 2007, as in the earlier years, advocates street repair, and a larger percentage in 2007 than in either 2003 or 2005 recommend other ways to improve streets. Although the proportion of residents calling for better street or sidewalk maintenance and sidewalk accessibility rose significantly in 2005 compared with 2003, two of these three fell to levels below those of 2003 in 2007. The third, sidewalk maintenance, is nearly equal to the percentage that supported it in 2003. Although citizens advocating for all possible improvements to streets are as likely as unlikely to be willing to pay for them, by and large, the percent willing to pay for the most popular street improvement options, including all the improvements, has declined since 2005. Overall, in 2007, the percentage unwilling to pay additional taxes to improve streets exceeds the percentage that espouses willingness. 3s City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR, p. 5. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 As in 2005, the largest, and nearly equally -sized, two groups of citizens who assert in 2007 that transportation needs the most improvement prefer that all four aspects of transportation services offered for consideration and that Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation, individually, be upgraded. In 2007, other individual aspects of transportation to improve, ranked in descending order by percentage of citizen preference, are: alternative transportation, i.e. bicycling and walking, ease of car travel in the city and Razorback Transit. Advocates of improving each of the four aspects of transportation individually or all of them collectively avow they are willing to pay for them. Of those claiming that utilities need the most improvement in 2007, the aspects needing the most attention follow, in order of citizens' preferences: water and sewer maintenance, all four of the given aspects, recycling, garbage collection, other and meter reading and utility billing. The contingent of residents indicating that water and sewer maintenance need the most improvement in 2005 and 2007 somewhat exceeds that of 2003. Those choosing all aspects of utilities combined comprised twice as large a constituency in 2005 as in 2003, but a somewhat smaller share in 2007. The sharpest drop over the 2003 to 2005 and the 2003 to 2007 periods occurred among the percentages of residents contending that garbage collection needs improvement. But the steepest drop between 2005 and 2007 occurred among the residents believing that meter reading and utility billing need the most improvement. Regardless of the aspect, the citizens who promote utilities as the city services most needing improvements are largely unwilling to pay for them, as has been the case since 2003. Out of the second group of city services, the largest group of residents considers that growth and development is the service needing the most improvement. Housing, surface and ground water, and a clean and green city follow with larger percentages than their 2003 or 2005 proponents. Small fractions of citizens identify first the development of Downtown Fayetteville and then other as the services most needing improvement. Residents considering growth and development services as those most needing improvement prefer promoting versus limiting growth more than two to one in 2007. They favor stricter over current development standards five to one, and more versus less environmental protection 14 to one. The percentages of residents advocating growth promotion in 2007 equal those in 2005 and 2003, but those wanting to limit growth constitute a smaller percentage in 2007 than in either of the previous surveys. The change that occurred among those prioritizing growth and development as needing the most improvement between 2005 and 2003, when advocacy of less environmental protection dropped 100 percent, was largely maintained in 2007. Willingness to pay for improvements to growth and development vary by the topic. Advocates of stricter development standards tend to be unwilling to pay and those wanting more environmental protection are willing to pay. Neither proponents nor opponents of growth are willing to pay additional taxes in order to support their positions. The more than half of residents who support housing as their choice of city services needing the most improvement and who promoted affordable housing as the highest priority in 2005 compose an even larger share of such residents in 2007. The second and third largest groups of citizens recommend improving code enforcement or all housing aspects combined M Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 (affordable housing, public housing, code enforcement and funding for safety or handicap accessibility), respectively. Except for those asserting that all aspects of housing should be improved, residents who seek to improve housing are largely unwilling to pay for such improvements, including those promoting affordable housing. This is a real contrast to opinions in 2005 when those advocating all but code enforcement were much more willing than unwilling to pay extra taxes in order to implement their chosen strategy for improving housing. Compared with 2003 and 2005, a slightly larger percentage of citizens select the city service of surface and groundwater, from Group Two, as needing the most improvement in 2007. While half of the citizens who support surface and groundwater upgrades favored attending to all three ways of improving surface and groundwater in 2005, more than half did so in 2007. But such residents consider storm drainage even more important as a way to improve surface and groundwater in 2007 than in 2005. However, only in the case of improving water quality do the proportions of willing payers exceed those of their unwilling peers. With groundwater issues increasingly in the news during the past two years and with the educational outreach program of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership of 2007, citizens may be showing more awareness in the larger percentages who feel that surface and groundwater is the city service most needing improvement and that all three aspects, namely water quality, storm drainage and flood control, need improving. Numerous factors mitigate any temptation to be complacent with respect to water issues in coming years, however. Although the Illinois River Watershed Partnership conducted extensive educational outreach during 2007, their efforts are among the first to educate the general urban public about water quality and individuals' roles in maintaining it. By and large, residents understand neither factors influencing water quality nor their culpability in protecting it. That protecting water quality has something to do with storm drainage and that it can be expensive have been increasingly recognized by Fayetteville residents because of the State of Oklahoma's lawsuit against Arkansas and local producers and the cost overruns on Fayetteville's new sewer treatment plant. Furthermore, the protracted drought of the past two years, potential threats to the city's drinking water from accelerated development at Beaver Lake and the continuing difficulties facing New Orleans after their levee failures may cause citizens to raise their priority for surface and ground water over the next few years. In 2003, proponents of improvements to the development of Downtown Fayetteville, the Dickson Street area and College Avenue supported upgrades to College Avenue above either of the other two areas or all three areas. In 2005, development of Downtown Fayetteville and College Avenue were considered independently among the second list of city services, and Dickson Street upgrades had been completed. In 2007, an even larger share of residents who consider improving Downtown Fayetteville as the second city service most needing improvement recommend doing so by improving ease of access and parking. While the second largest group in 2005 thought that Downtown Fayetteville would best be enhanced by adding entertainment businesses and venues, in 2007 that option took second place to adding more unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers. Advocates of upgrading Downtown Fayetteville are predisposed to paying more taxes in order to achieve their goals, just as they were in 2005. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 A much larger share of Fayetteville's residents regard a clean and green city as the Group Two city service needing the most attention in 2007, compared with either 2005 or 2003. As in both previous surveys, the largest proportion of these citizens feels that all given aspects of a clean and green city deserve the most attention. The biggest difference between the preferences of the 2007 versus 2005 or 2003 respondents is in their interest in hillside preservation, which has increased eightfold since 2003 and 15 -fold since 2005. Second and third most important individual ways to improve Fayetteville's beauty and ecological health, according to the 2007 respondents, are through litter pick-up and street cleanliness and tree planting and landscaping. Willingness of citizens to pay for the combination of improvements and hillside preservation exceeds their unwillingness. Citizens' Priorities for City Goals From a list of five city goals, citizens selected one they consider primary and one of secondary importance. The goals follow in order of the proportion of citizens choosing each as the most important: planned and managed growth, improved mobility and street quality, a beautiful city — clean and green, development of South Fayetteville and development of Downtown Fayetteville. The goal of planned and managed growth, considered second most important in 2003, was identified as the most important of the five choices in 2005 and again in 2007, but by an even closer margin in 2007 than in 2005. This goal can best be achieved by having growth pay for growth, upgrading infrastructure in older sections of Fayetteville, and supporting quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans, say residents. The order of the first two options was reversed in 2005. Sizable percentages of citizens also favor the other methods for planning and managing growth, namely, developing denser housing of quality and by developing new planning standards/regulations to support alternative development. The segment of citizens that is willing to pay to develop new planning standards outnumbers the segment that is unwilling to pay to do so. In the cases of all other means for achieving better planned and managed growth, the percentages of citizens unwilling to pay exceeds the willing by fairly large margins (except in the case of upgrading infrastructure), but substantial proportions have yet to make up their minds. Regardless of how it is measured, improved mobility and street quality ranks nearly equal in importance with planned and managed growth in 2007 and did so in 2005, as well, when the proportions of residents considering it their highest or second highest priority were averaged. In 2007, the goal of mobility and street quality is selected by 28 percent of citizens as their first or second priority for the city, compared to 29 percent choosing planned and managed growth as either priority. Mobility and street quality are, in fact, aspects of planning and 69 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 managing growth, so it is not surprising that these two goals are those considered to be first and second in importance to citizens in a city growing as fast as Fayetteville is.36 The selection of improved mobility and street quality as the second most important goal citizens propose for Fayetteville concurs with their low levels of satisfaction with transportation and street services and the very high proportions of residents continuing to identify streets and transportation as the city services most in need of improving. The fact that the average resident of Fayetteville continues to commute to work or school in 15 - minutes or less each way does not account for the importance of mobility and street quality as a goal for the citizens of Fayetteville. The fact that Fayetteville has already made a large number of improvements to street quality likewise does not account for the high priority residents assign to mobility and street quality. The results of the survey indicate that more than three quarters of respondents, and thus, citizens of Fayetteville, have lived here for more than five years. Therefore, they notice the population growth as it affects road use because they can remember times when roads were less congested. That congestion is the primary concern regarding mobility and street quality may be inferred from citizens' overwhelming votes to achieve the goal of improved mobility and street quality first and foremost, by improving traffic flow, just as they did in 2005 and 2003. For the third time, none of the other methods for improving mobility and street quality garners even one-third the support of improving traffic flow. The next most preferred methods for improving mobility and street quality are, in order: developing improved public transportation, protecting neighborhoods from traffic impacts and developing more sidewalks. However, in contrast with 2005, willingness to pay for better traffic flow is outweighed by unwillingness to pay, probably due to the recently passed tax increase designated for street improvements. However, the proportion of citizens willing to pay for public transportation more than doubles the proportion that is unwilling. The top three means for developing South Fayetteville, according to its supporters (in order), are to improve South School Avenue, redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses and to develop more housing units in and around the area. This order is reverse that of 2005 and 2003, when residents argued first for more housing. Citizens who prefer to develop South Fayetteville by improving South School or by improving sidewalks evince willingness to pay for it. Support for the remaining goals, however, is less, with respondents either equally split between willingness and unwillingness or more unwilling to pay for improvements. Because improving mobility and street quality is such an important goal for Fayetteville's citizenry, supporters of developing South Fayetteville by improving South School Avenue were also asked how best to achieve this strategy. Numbers of respondents are small, but the advocates of improving South School Avenue favor landscape improvements other than trees and street 36 http://www.accessfayetteville.org/government/gis/documents/Redistricting_Documents/ar- fayettevillecity.pdf Table DP 1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics for Fayetteville city, Arkansas. Special Census of Fayetteville city, Arkansas: March 30, 2006. 70 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 resurfacing over the other given means. This contrasts with 2005, when the top choice was street resurfacing, followed by sidewalks. Important to a larger percentage of residents in 2007 than in 2005, the goal of being a beautiful city — clean and green can best be attained by improving the appearance of major streets, enforcing codes and preserving trees, say one-fourth to one -fifth of proponents each. Smaller groups back the following methods for beautifying the city in this order: preserving hillsides, creating more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances to the city, enacting a rental property inspection program and improving quality of parks throughout the city. This order differs from that in 2005, when the top request was for enforcing codes followed by preserving trees and then improving the appearance of major corridors. For all aspects except enforcing codes, willingness to pay to make the city cleaner and greener exceeds unwillingness. The willingness to pay for ways to protect the city's beauty and ecological integrity in 2007 is, in some ways, stronger than in the 2005 or even the 2003 survey years. Chief among methods for developing Downtown Fayetteville, according to more than one- third of the few residents who prioritize this most highly as the city's goal, are increasing the number of unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers, increasing the ease of access and parking, and building more housing units in and around downtown. In 2005, the counterparts of these citizens put the latter two methods ahead of increasing retail opportunities. In 2007, smaller, but not insignificant, fractions of proponents of the downtown counsel the city to support more attractive buildings and streets and more entertainment businesses and venues. Support for these options is mixed. The top suggestion for improvement, attracting more unique retail opportunities, has the support of more residents willing than unwilling to pay for these improvements, though the margin of difference is only six percentage points. Also, citizens supporting the measure of having more housing units in and around downtown are more willing than unwilling to pay. Feedback from the citizens advocating the other means for improving downtown Fayetteville is that they are either evenly split or unwilling to pay. Information Issues It is not surprising that the survey indicates that nearly all residents of Fayetteville communicate with the city. Furthermore, the citizens use a variety of methods with which to learn about the city and to communicate with their representatives and other city employees. While newspapers remain the most frequently used method for learning about city policies and activities, the internet has risen to the second spot. It is now even more used than is personal contact or television. On the other hand, when desirous of communicating with the city, Fayetteville's citizens still rely most often on the telephone. Email, important since 2003, remains the second most frequently cited way of communicating with the city. Citizens' Opinions on Tax Initiatives How willing are Fayetteville's citizens to pay an extra $10 to $20 per year in taxes in order to support growth management techniques? Three of the four techniques about which citizens were queried in this regard solicited nearly half of citizens who are willing to pay the extra taxes to support them and one technique approximately one-third. The percentages of support which had dropped in 2005 from their levels in 2003 for all four of the categories 71 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 listed rebounded to even higher levels in 2007 on three of the four alternatives, although a larger percentage is also unwilling to pay any additional taxes. The four techniques follow in order of support: buying land for parks, instituting a smart growth plan for the area, buying land for green space that would not be developed, and buying land to prevent farmland from being developed. These findings are congruent with the fact that greater percentages of citizens prioritize planned and managed growth highest among the list of city goals in both 2005 and 2007. When all the evidence from the survey on the subject of growth and development is considered, results are mixed about citizens' indications of willingness to pay for planning and other strategies to promote and/or limit growth and development. Growth and development garners the largest share of votes as the Group Two service in need of the most improvement and as the first and second most important goals for the city of Fayetteville. Of the citizens identifying growth and development as the service needing the most improvement, a larger share has always preferred promoting to limiting growth, but this year's share of citizens preferring to limit growth is the smallest of the three surveys, although the percentage interested in promoting growth is the same as in the past two surveys. The onset of recession nationwide may be influencing this opinion. While growth promoters have never shown net willingness to pay for it, growth limiters did in 2003 and were evenly divided in 2005. In 2007, however, growth limiters unwilling to pay constitute a larger proportion than do the willing. Furthermore, of citizens whose highest priority is growth and development, those unwilling to pay are a larger share than those willing to pay for every implementation strategy except for new planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development. On the other hand, although a majority of citizens, as in the past two surveys, view Fayetteville's population growth as too fast and business growth as optimal to too fast, a larger share than ever asserts that job growth has been too slow. A larger percentage than ever before identifies a need for housing for first-time buyers and the lion's share continue to perceive a need for affordable housing. A majority still favors development within neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans to perimeter development or none at all. As in 2005, citizens regard the city's adherence to its long-term land use plans as mediocre. The citizens still overwhelmingly support the city's purchase of land to preserve open or green spaces and a strong majority continues to support the city's use of targeted development incentives. The fact that a larger share of citizens than ever says they are willing to pay extra taxes to support each of the four strategies for developing smartly and that of these, a majority is willing to pay extra to buy park land and near majorities to institute a smart growth plan and/or buy land for greenspace that would not be developed, offers evidence that citizens are willing to pay for better management of growth and development. Furthermore, these questions were asked of all who took the survey while the only the subset of citizens who answered questions related to growth and development as a service to be improved or goal to be pursued were asked about their willingness to pay for strategies to implement the related growth and development policies. 72 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 The comments that city residents volunteered on greenspace and environmental issues are overwhelmingly about maintaining the ecological environment of Fayetteville, including points about hillside development and gratitude for recycling and the need for more. A minority of comments counter the majority in expressing a belief that economic development and environmental quality are necessarily incompatible. So these comments request more of a balanced approach or a swing back to economic development. This and other evidence from the survey indicate the early signs of recession in the U.S. In conclusion, it is clear that the citizens of Fayetteville are concerned about many aspects of the city's growth and development. It is also clear that they espouse willingness to pay for some strategies to develop smartly and not for others. It seems that if the city were to develop specific strategies for developing smartly and involve and educate the citizens in the process, they would support these plans financially. In 2005, regardless of how citizens were asked about their willingness to pay for street improvements, including those who did not identify streets as the city service most in need of improvement or mobility and street quality as a top city goal, citizens favored spending additional tax monies for street improvements. In 2006, Fayetteville residents approved an additional tax that is earmarked for street and trail improvements. Therefore, it is not surprising that in 2007, those unwilling to pay additional taxes for street improvements outnumber those willing to pay for only one of the two most comprehensive ways to upgrade streets. This evidence is mitigated, however, in that those arguing for "all given aspects" of street improvements are very slightly disproportionately willing to pay. Furthermore, willingness to pay for improvements to mobility and street quality as a priority for the city is very slightly greater than unwillingness. Estimates taken from much smaller sets of respondents, depict advocates of upgrading the infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville as very slightly inclined toward not paying. But residents wanting to improve South School Avenue and those desirous of improving the appearance of major streets, streetscapes, gateways or entrances to Fayetteville show a strong tendency toward willingness to pay for these enhancements. Given that a majority or near majority of residents have named streets as the Group One city service needing the most improve consistently over all four surveys, and that improved mobility and street quality have rated as citizens' top or second priority for the city over all three surveys, it is not surprising that nearly one -fifth of all the remarks volunteered by the citizens who responded to the 2007 survey have to do with streets and that about 41 percent of these comments discuss traffic congestion and the need for street repair. It is safe to conclude that overall, the results of the 2007 Citizens' Survey indicate that citizens are now waiting to see the results of the tax increase they supported in 2006. What may be more surprising is the potential interest in increasing funding for mobility -related initiatives. 73 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 74 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 APPENDIX A: RESEARCH METHODS The Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Arkansas conducted the 2007 Fayetteville Citizens' Survey. Research methods are discussed in Chapter 1 of the report. This appendix adds information about the sampling and survey research methods. Sample The SRC used the technique of random -digit dialing (RDD) in order to randomly sample households in Fayetteville. RDD samples tend to be more representative of the population being sampled than those produced by other sampling methods because all households with working telephone numbers can be reached. RDD generates both listed and unlisted numbers and therefore reaches a broader distribution of households than is possible using a listed sample. Respondents are residents of Fayetteville ages 18 or older. In order to obtain responses from the variety of adults living in each household, interviewers randomly selected adults within the household to respond to the survey. This helps to improve the likelihood of hearing from both men and women, for example. Furthermore, interviewers very briefly screened Fayetteville households in order to hear from additional men and citizens who are African American and/or Hispanic/Latino. Extra African American and Hispanic/Latino residents were sought for participation in the study because they compose such a small percentage of the population that additional responses are needed in order to adequately represent their points of view. Neither within -household sampling method was employed during the screening survey. Questionnaire The SRC staff developed the questionnaire in conjunction with city administrators, city alderpersons, the mayor and some citizens. The survey was conceptualized primarily as a tool for use in planning and secondarily for assessment. For planning purposes, the survey inquired about citizens' opinions of goals of the strategic plan developed by the mayor and city council of Fayetteville based partially on citizen input. The survey also asks citizens their opinions on issues related to growth and growth management. The assessment aspects of the survey focus on citizens' satisfaction with the city overall and with respect to selected city services. The survey further solicits citizens' views on the city services needing the most improvement, on the aspects of services needing improvement and on citizens' willingness to pay for the upgrades. The survey probes citizens' use of city information services. The 2003 questionnaire drew upon the 2001 Citizen Survey37 as well as a survey conducted for the State of Arkansas in 2000.38 The city's 2003 to 2008 strategic plan39 developed by 37 City of Fayetteville, Budget and Research Division. (November 2001). 2001 Citizen Survey. Fayetteville, AR. 38 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government. (2000). Growth in Arkansas. Little Rock Arkansas. 75 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 the mayor and city council, together with the results of the Citizen Summit40, were also employed in developing the questionnaire. The 2007 questionnaire built upon the 2005 and 2003 instruments. Although designed to replicate the 2005 and 2003 questionnaires as closely as possible, the questionnaire was modified to refine a few questions and to account for changes in the city that transpired between 2005 and 2007. The questionnaire was revised during June and July 2003. The 2005 changes were made in July of 2005 and the 2007 questionnaire was revised from April through May of 2007. To help inform citizens of the process, the government access channel (PEG) televised one review of the questionnaire in 2003 and one in 2005.41 In order to minimize the budget for the survey, and because questions had been used in previous years, less extensive efforts were employed in 2007. The questionnaire was field tested on August 22 and 23, 2007. Twenty-six interviews were completed at that time. As a result of field tests, the questionnaire's computerized telephone interviewing program was refined, as were definitions and question wording. Interviewing Procedures Prior to the start of interviewing, the SRC has sent a letter signed by the mayor and all alderpersons to all sample members for whom an address was available. Furthermore, the City of Fayetteville announced the survey through local media outlets in all three survey years. The SRC surveyed sample members between August 28 and September 9, 2007, which is similar to the survey period in 2005: August 25 through September 8. Carefully trained interviewers, most with previous experience at the SRC, interviewed the 392 respondents. The SRC interviewed residents in two stages. During the first stage, approximately 1,973 numbers were called to obtain 366 completed surveys. The percentage of male respondents reached was lower than expected. Also, Hispanic/Latino households responded to the survey in lower proportions than they are represented in the population. Interviewers briefly screened household residents so as to reach the additional respondents who are male or Hispanic/Latino. The response rate, calculated after the first stage of calling, is 27.35 percent and the cooperation rate, 64.36 percent. The response rates on the first set of completed surveys were calculated using methods recommended by the American Association of Public Opinion Research.42 The cooperation rate exceeds the response rate because the cooperation 39 Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. (2003). Strategic Plan 2003-2008 for the City of Fayetteville by the Mayor and City Council. 40 Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. (2003). Strategic Plan 2003-2008 for the City ofFayetteville by the Mayor and City Council. 41 Government Access Channel, Fayetteville, Arkansas. (July 17, 2003; August 8, 2005; August 10, 2005). Citizen Survey Meeting. 42 The American Association for Public Opinion Research. 2000. Standard Definitions: Final Dispositions of Case Codes and Outcome Rates for Surveys. Ann Arbor, MI: AAPOR. 76 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 rate compares the completed interviews with the number of all eligible households ever contacted. The response rate, however, is the ratio of completed calls to the number of completed interviews, non -interviews and all cases of unknown eligibility. Estimated Sampling Error For all questions answered by residents of at least 373 households, the potential sampling error is +5 percent, at the 95 percent confidence interval. Therefore, answers to these questions should be within five percentage points in either direction of answers that would have been obtained by having interviewed all adult residents of Fayetteville during the same time period. On questions answered by substantially fewer than 373 residents, the responses will vary more widely. So, if approximately 373 respondents from across the whole city answered a question, the estimated sampling error within each of the four wards, for example, would be roughly +10 percent. For smaller groups of respondents analyses have wider estimated sampling errors. Geographic Assignments The questionnaire asked residents to identify the names of the streets on which they live and the nearest cross -streets to their homes. We used these references to verify Fayetteville residency and identify respondents' wards. 77 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 APPENDIX B: ENGLISH LANGUAGE CODEBOOK QID Questionnaire Number Q1A Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate Fayetteville as a place to live? Excellent..................................................................................................1 Good........................................................................................................2 Neither good nor poor .............................................................................3 Poor.........................................................................................................4 Verypoor.................................................................................................5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Q1B How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's City government? Excellent.................................................................................................. l Good........................................................................................................2 Neither good nor poor.............................................................................3 Poor.........................................................................................................4 Verypoor................................................................................................. 5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q2A With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities..................................................................................................01 Public Safety Services...........................................................................02 Transportation.......................................................................................03 Streets....................................................................................................04 Parks and Recreation Services...............................................................05 Information Programs............................................................................ 06 Other......................................................................................................07 O Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused.................................................................................................. 99 79 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q2B Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library....................................................................01 Growth and Development......................................................................02 Surface and Ground water.....................................................................03 Development of Downtown Fayetteville ...............................................04 Housing.................................................................................................06 AClean and Green City........................................................................07 Other......................................................................................................08 O Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused..................................................................................................99 Q3 Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Public Safety Services include Animal Control, the Police and Fire Departments, bicycle patrol, the Crime Prevention Unit and the School Resource officers. These services help to ensure that the citizens of Fayetteville can live safely. Utilities....................................................................................................1 => Q3A Public Safety Services.............................................................................2 => Q3B Transportation.........................................................................................3 => Q3C Streets......................................................................................................4 => Q3D Parks and Recreation Services.................................................................5 => Q3E Information Programs..............................................................................6 => Q3F Other........................................................................................................7 O => Q3TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q4 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Q3A What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Garbage collection...................................................................................1 => Q3TX Recycling.................................................................................................2 => Q3TX Water and sewer maintenance services...................................................3 => Q3TX Meter reading and utility billing services................................................4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of utilities.........................................................5 => Q3TX Other........................................................................................................6 O => Q3TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q4 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q4 :1� Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q3B What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? Police.......................................................................................................1 => Q3TX Fire..........................................................................................................2 => Q3TX Animalcontrol.........................................................................................3 => Q3TX Ambulance...............................................................................................4 => Q3TX Disaster preparedness..............................................................................5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of public safety services...................................6 => Q3TX Other........................................................................................................7 O => Q3TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q4 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q4 Q3C What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Ease of car travel in the city....................................................................1 => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Public transportation.........................................2 => Q3TX Razorback Transit....................................................................................3 => Q3TX Alternative transportation such as bicycling and walking.......................4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of transportation...............................................5 => Q3TX Other........................................................................................................6 O => Q3TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q4 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 => Q4 Q3D What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Street maintenance...................................................................................1 => Q3TX Cleanliness of streets...............................................................................2 => Q3TX Streetrepair.............................................................................................3 => Q3TX Sidewalk maintenance.............................................................................4 => Q3TX Sidewalk accessibility, such as cut -away curbs .......................................5 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of streets...........................................................6 => Q3TX Other........................................................................................................7 O => Q3TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q4 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q4 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q3E What aspect of parks and recreation services needs the most attention? Development of new parks....................................................................01 => Q3TX Park maintenance..................................................................................02 => Q3TX Improvement to existing parks..............................................................03 => Q3TX Recreational facilities............................................................................05 => Q3TX Recreation for youth..............................................................................06 => Q3TX Recreation for adults..............................................................................07 => Q3TX Concerts in city parks............................................................................08 => Q3TX Lights of the Ozarks..............................................................................09 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of park and recreation services .......................10 => Q3TX Other......................................................................................................11 O => Q3TX Don't know............................................................................................98 => Q4 Refused..................................................................................................99 => Q4 Q3F What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? Definitions: Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Public Access Television (CAT).............................................................1 => Q3TX Government Access Channel...................................................................2 => Q3TX City's information system for resolving complaints ................................3 => Q3TX Citywebsite.............................................................................................4 => Q3TX All of the above aspects of information programs...................................5 => Q3TX Other........................................................................................................6 O => Q3TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q4 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q4 Q3TX In order to address <Q3>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes........................................................................................................... l Maybe......................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q4 Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Fayetteville Public Library ....................................................................01 => Q4A Growth and Development......................................................................02 => Q4B Surface and Ground water.....................................................................03 => Q4C Development of Downtown Fayetteville...............................................04 => Q4F Housing.................................................................................................05 => Q4D A Clean and Green City........................................................................06 => Q4E Other......................................................................................................07 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................98 => Q5 Refused..................................................................................................99 => Q5 Q4A What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Hoursopen............................................................................................01 => Q4TX Books available.....................................................................................02 => Q4TX Audiovisual items available (e.g. videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) ....03 => Q4TX Computer resources available................................................................04 => Q4TX Children's and teen programs and services............................................05 => Q4TX Adult programs and services.................................................................06 => Q4TX Availability of branch libraries..............................................................07 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of the Fayetteville Public Library...................08 => Q4TX Other......................................................................................................09 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................98 => Q5 Refused..................................................................................................99 => Q5 Q4B What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Stricter development standards................................................................1 => Q4TX Current development standards ...............................................................2 => Q4TX Limitinggrowth.......................................................................................3 => Q4TX Promotinggrowth....................................................................................4 => Q4TX More environmental protection ...............................................................5 => Q4TX Less environmental protection.................................................................6 => Q4TX Other........................................................................................................7 O => Q4TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q5 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q5 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q4C What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Waterquality ...........................................................................................1 => Q4TX Stormdrainage........................................................................................2 => Q4TX Floodcontrol...........................................................................................3 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of water.............................................................4 => Q4TX Other........................................................................................................5 O => Q4TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q5 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q5 Q4D What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Promote affordable housing....................................................................1 => Q4TX Code enforcement....................................................................................2 => Q4TX Public housing.........................................................................................3 => Q4TX Funding for safety or handicap accessibility...........................................4 => Q4TX All of the above aspects of housing.........................................................5 => Q4TX Other........................................................................................................6 O => Q4TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q5 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q5 Q4E What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Definitions: Code Enforcement examples include enforcing city building codes dealing with issues such as abandoned homes and cars, trash, weeds and debris. Hillside preservation..............................................................................01 => Q4TX Tree planting and landscaping...............................................................02 => Q4TX Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets................................................03 => Q4TX Removal of power lines from street frontage........................................04 => Q4TX Strongercodes.......................................................................................05 => Q4TX Improved code enforcement..................................................................06 => Q4TX All of the above.....................................................................................07 => Q4TX Other......................................................................................................08 O => Q4TX Don't know............................................................................................98 => Q5 Refused..................................................................................................99 => Q5 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q4F To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Defmitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................1 => Q4TX More attractive buildings and streets.......................................................2 => Q4TX More entertainment businesses and venues.............................................3 => Q4TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ..............................4 => Q4TX Greater ease of access and parking..........................................................5 => Q4TX Moreoffice space....................................................................................6 => Q4TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q5 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q5 Q4TX In order to address <Q4>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes........................................................................................................... l Maybe......................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Q5 Okay, let's look at a slightly different subject. Of the following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth..................................................................1 => Q5A Development of Downtown Fayetteville.................................................2 => Q5B Development of South Fayetteville.........................................................3 => Q5C Improved mobility and street quality.......................................................4 => Q5D A beautiful city- clean and green.............................................................5 => Q5E Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q7A Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q7A Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q5A Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Interviewer: If the R is unsure what option two means tell them, "Denser housing means more units per acre." Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans.........................................................................1 => Q5TX Develop denser housing of quality, such as condominiums and row houses......................................................................................................2 => Q5TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts of Fayetteville..............................................................................................3 => Q5TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure..........................................4 => Q5TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................5 => Q5TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q6 Q5B To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................1 => Q5TX More attractive buildings and streets.......................................................2 => Q5TX More entertainment businesses and venues.............................................3 => Q5TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ..............................4 => Q5TX Greater ease of access and parking..........................................................5 => Q5TX More office space....................................................................................6 => Q5TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q6 Q5C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville ...............1 => Q5TX Develop new parks..................................................................................2 => Q5TX Improve existing parks ............................................... => Q5TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses..................................4 => Q5TX Develop sidewalks...................................................................................5 => Q5TX Improve South School Avenue................................................................6 => Q5H Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q6 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q5D In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks..........................................................................1 => Q5TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts............................................3 => Q5TX Develop improved public transportation.................................................4 => Q5TX Improve traffic flow................................................................................5 => Q5TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q6 Q5E To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (e.g. brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (e.g. interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major streets such as College Avenue, School or 6th Streets................................................................................ l => Q5TX Preserve hillsides.....................................................................................2 => Q5TX Improve quality of parks throughout the city..........................................3 => Q5TX Preserve trees...........................................................................................4 => Q5TX Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ....5 => Q5TX Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances...............6 => Q5TX Enact a rental property inspection program.............................................7 => Q5TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q6 :l Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q5H Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets............................................................1 Landscaping improvements other than trees...........................................2 Sidewalks................................................................................................3 Crosswalks..............................................................................................4 The center turn lane at intersections........................................................5 Street resurfacing.....................................................................................6 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q5TX In order to address <Q5>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes........................................................................................................... l Maybe......................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q6 Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. Planned and managed growth.................................................................. l => Q6A Development of Downtown Fayetteville.................................................2 => Q6B Development of South Fayetteville.........................................................3 => Q6C Improved mobility and street quality.......................................................4 => Q6D A beautiful city- clean and green.............................................................5 => Q6E Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q7A Refused.................................................................................................... 9 => Q7A . . Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q6A Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Quality development within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans.........................................................................1 => Q6TX Develop affordable housing.....................................................................2 => Q6TX Upgrade infrastructure such as streets and utilities in older parts ofFayetteville..........................................................................................3 => Q6TX Growth paying for growth- continued use of fees on new construction to pay for needed infrastructure..........................................4 => Q6TX New planning standards and/or regulations to support alternative development............................................................................................5 => Q6TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q7A Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q7A Q6B To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Downtown Fayetteville includes the region of Fayetteville bordered by College Avenue and Arkansas Avenue on the east and west and Maple Street and Sixth Street on the north and south. More housing units in and around downtown.........................................1 => Q6TX More attractive buildings and streets.......................................................2 => Q6TX More entertainment businesses and venues.............................................3 => Q6TX More unique retail opportunities attracting shoppers ..............................4 => Q6TX Greater ease of access and parking..........................................................5 => Q6TX More office space....................................................................................6 => Q6TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q7A Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q7A Q6C To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Develop more housing units in and around South Fayetteville ...............1 => Q6TX Develop new parks..................................................................................2 => Q6TX Improve existing parks............................................................................3 => Q6TX Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial uses..................................4 => Q6TX Develop sidewalks...................................................................................5 => Q6TX Improve South School Avenue................................................................6 => Q6H Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6TX Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q7A Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q6D In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Definition: Improve traffic flow may include improving conditions of streets, widening the major streets that already exist, adding new streets, adding stop signs or stop lights and/or adjusting speed limits to reduce travel time and congestion and to improve safety. Develop more sidewalks..........................................................................1 => Q6TX Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts............................................3 => Q6TX Develop improved public transportation.................................................4 => Q6TX Improve traffic flow................................................................................5 => Q6TX Don't know..............................................................................................8 => Q6TX Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q7A Q6E To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Definitions: Streetscapes involve construction of enhancements to a street to improve the overall appearance and make it more appealing (e.g. brick crosswalks like those on Dickson Street). Gateways are entrances to a city from a major road or highway (e.g. interchange on Interstate 540 at the Fayetteville Business District exit near the NW Arkansas Mall. Improve appearances of major streets such as College Avenue, School and 6th Streets.............................................................................1 Preserve hillsides.....................................................................................2 Improve quality of parks throughout the city..........................................3 Preserve trees...........................................................................................4 Enforce codes such as less trash on streets and integrity of structures ....5 Create more attractive streetscapes and gateways or entrances...............6 Enact a rental property inspection program.............................................7 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q6TX => Q7A => Q7A 90 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q6H Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Interviewer: If the R tries to choose more than one response or says "all of those" ask them to choose the aspect that needs the most attention. Definitions: Landscape improvements other than trees means weed removal, planting bushes and flowers, etc. Planting more trees on the streets............................................................1 Landscaping improvements other than trees...........................................2 Sidewalks................................................................................................3 Crosswalks..............................................................................................4 The center turn lane at intersections........................................................5 Street resurfacing.....................................................................................6 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q6TX In order to address <Q6>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Yes........................................................................................................... l Maybe......................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 HOU Now we're going to do something a bit different. For each of the following types of housing in Fayetteville, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the number of these housing units is just about right. Q7A Housing for first time buyers Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany.................................................................................................1 Toofew...................................................................................................2 Just about the right amount......................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 91 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q7B Condominiums Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Condominiums are individually owned homes or apartments contained in a multi -unit complex or on land owned commonly by all residents. Toomany................................................................................................. l Toofew...................................................................................................2 Just about the right amount......................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Q7C Apartments Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................. l Toofew...................................................................................................2 Just about the right amount......................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q7D Single family homes Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany................................................................................................. l Toofew...................................................................................................2 Just about the right amount......................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 92 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q7E Housing for older adults Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Toomany.................................................................................................1 Toofew...................................................................................................2 Just about the right amount......................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q7F Affordable housing Interviewer: if the R seems hesitant repeat, "Are there too many, too few or just about the right amount of this type of housing". Definitions: Affordable housing is housing which costs no more than 30% of a household's annual income. Toomany.................................................................................................1 Toofew...................................................................................................2 Just about the right amount......................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 93 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Switching gears, I'm about to ask you two questions where you can select all the answers that apply. To start, when you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: Definitions: Personal Contact includes such activities as attending City Council meetings, visiting with Council representatives, attending public meetings, visiting City Hall and talking to neighbors, friends or relatives. Newspapers include the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the Morning News, the NWA Times, Fayetteville Free Weekly and All About Town among others. Radio includes stations such as KUAF, KKEG, KXNA and others. Government Access Channel (PEG) appears on COX Channel 16. Its broadcasts include but aren't limited to: Fayetteville City Council Meetings, Fayetteville City Planning Commission Meetings and Washington County Quorum Court. Public Access Television appears on COX Channel 18. It's operated by Community Access Television (CAT), a nonprofit organization under contract with the city of Fayetteville. CAT's purpose is to provide a channel of free expression for every citizen. The city of Fayetteville exercises no editorial control over CAT. Internet includes going to the city website or to other websites. Inserts in utility bills are fliers and handbills included in the utility bills mailed by the City. These inserts inform citizens of changes in policy, suggest energy -saving techniques and other things. Personal contact.....................................................................................01 Wardmeetings.......................................................................................02 Council of Neighborhood Association meetings...................................03 Newspapers...........................................................................................04 Radio.....................................................................................................05 Public access television (CAT)..............................................................06 Government access channel..................................................................07 Other television stations........................................................................08 Internet..................................................................................................09 Inserts in utility bills..............................................................................10 I don't seek information from the City ...................................................11 l l X Don't know............................................................................................98 X Refused..................................................................................................99 X How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell me all the answers that apply. Do you: Attend City Council meetings...............................................................01 Visit with City Council representatives.................................................02 Attend Ward meetings...........................................................................03 Attend Council of Neighborhood Association meetings .......................04 Visit with other governmental representatives (e.g. mayor, city managers) 05 Communicate via telephone..................................................................06 Communicate via letter..........................................................................07 Communicate via e-mail........................................................................08 Communicate via the city website.........................................................09 Don't contact the city.............................................................................10 X Don't know............................................................................................98 X Refused..................................................................................................99 X 94 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q10 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: Muchtoo slow.........................................................................................1 Somewhat too slow.................................................................................2 Theright amount.....................................................................................3 Somewhattoo fast...................................................................................4 Muchtoo fast........................................................................................... 5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Q11 Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Muchtoo slow.........................................................................................1 Somewhat too slow.................................................................................2 Theright amount.....................................................................................3 Somewhattoo fast...................................................................................4 Muchtoo fast........................................................................................... 5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Q12 Fayetteville's job growth has been: Muchtoo slow.........................................................................................1 Somewhat too slow.................................................................................2 Theright amount.....................................................................................3 Somewhattoo fast...................................................................................4 Muchtoo fast........................................................................................... 5 One of the above, but they're all minimum wage jobs .............................6 Don't know..............................................................................................8 X Refused....................................................................................................9 X MGR Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth. Q13 Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Within existing neighborhoods consistent with neighborhood plans ......1 Outside currently established neighborhoods ..........................................2 Neitherone..............................................................................................3 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 95 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q14 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Verysupportive.......................................................................................1 Supportive...............................................................................................2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive .......................................................3 Unsupportive...........................................................................................4 Veryunsupportive...................................................................................5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: Definitions: Long-term land use plans are plans for an area of land that prepares for growth and use of the land over a time span of decades. Verywell.................................................................................................1 Well.........................................................................................................2 Neither well nor poorly...........................................................................3 Poorly......................................................................................................4 Verypoorly..............................................................................................5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 Q16 Cities sometimes focus on specific areas of the city that need more development. How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to encourage development temporarily in specific areas of the city? Are you: Interviewer: Examples include the TIF district, South Fayetteville. Verysupportive.......................................................................................1 Supportive...............................................................................................2 Neither supportive nor unsupportive.......................................................3 Unsupportive...........................................................................................4 Veryunsupportive...................................................................................5 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 96 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q17 For which of the following would you be willing to pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area.............................................1 Buying land for greenspace that would not be developed .......................2 Buying land to keep farmland from being developed ..............................3 Buying land for parks..............................................................................4 Unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent) .........................................5 X Don't know..............................................................................................8 X Refused....................................................................................................9 X Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, projects or other things that you would like to tell Fayetteville's city leaders? Yes, please go ahead................................................................................1 O No............................................................................................................2 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 DEMO We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to make sure we've talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city. TENU How long have you lived in Fayetteville? Less than one year...................................................................................1 lto 5 years..............................................................................................2 6to10 years............................................................................................3 11 to 20 years..........................................................................................4 More than 20 years, but not all my life....................................................5 Allof my life...........................................................................................6 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 97 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 STLV On what street do you live? BettyJo Dr.............................................................................................01 => /CSST CatoSprings Rd.....................................................................................02 => /CSST College Ave...........................................................................................03 => /CSST Crossover (Highway 265)......................................................................04 => /CSST GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 05 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)......................................................................06 => /CSST Lafayette................................................................................................07 => /CSST Lake Sequoyah Dr.................................................................................08 => /CSST Leverett..................................................................................................09 => /CSST MapleSt................................................................................................10 => /CSST Mission(Route 45)................................................................................11 NorthSt.................................................................................................12 => /CSST OldWire Rd..........................................................................................13 Rolling Hills Blvd.................................................................................14 => /CSST SangAve...............................................................................................15 => /CSST SchoolSt...............................................................................................16 => /CSST Sixth St. (Highway 62)..........................................................................17 => /CSST Sycamore...............................................................................................18 => /CSST TownshipRd.........................................................................................19 Wedington Rd........................................................................................20 => /CSST ZionBlvd...............................................................................................21 => /CSST Otherstreet............................................................................................22 O => /CSST Don't know............................................................................................98 => /CSST Refused..................................................................................................99 => /CSST ODEV Is your house number odd or even? Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." Odd..........................................................................................................1 Even.........................................................................................................2 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 CSST What is the nearest cross street to your home? Cleveland...............................................................................................01 Crossover (Highway 265)......................................................................02 GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 03 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)......................................................................04 Lafayette................................................................................................05 Leverett..................................................................................................06 MapleSt................................................................................................ 07 Mission Blvd. (Route 45)......................................................................08 NorthSt................................................................................................. 09 OldMissouri Rd....................................................................................10 OldWire Rd..........................................................................................11 RazorbackRd........................................................................................12 RockSt..................................................................................................13 S. School St...........................................................................................14 SangAve...............................................................................................15 Sixth St. (Highway 62)..........................................................................16 SycamoreSt...........................................................................................17 TownshipAve.......................................................................................18 WedingtonRd........................................................................................19 ZionRd..................................................................................................20 Otherstreet............................................................................................21 O Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused..................................................................................................99 RESD Which of these best describes your residence? One family house detached from any other houses.................................1 One family house attached to one or more houses..................................2 A building with two or more apartments.................................................3 Mobilehome............................................................................................4 Dormitory or residence hall.....................................................................5 Other........................................................................................................6 O Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 REAS What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? I have a list: Interviewer: if the R gives more than one reason, get the TOP reason. Closeto family......................................................................................01 Qualityof life........................................................................................02 Closeto work.........................................................................................03 Closeto the U of A................................................................................04 Schoolquality........................................................................................05 Theweather...........................................................................................06 High value for the tax dollar..................................................................07 Recreation opportunities........................................................................08 Bornhere...............................................................................................09 Allof the above.....................................................................................10 Other...................................................................................................... l 1 O Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused.................................................................................................. 99 WORK Which of the following best describes you? Are you: Interviewer: If the R gives you two answers, ask them which BEST describes them. Working full-time (35 hours a week or more) .......................................01 Workingpart-time.................................................................................02 Lookingfor work................................................................................... 03 Student, not working.............................................................................04 Student, working part-time....................................................................05 Student, working full-time.....................................................................06 A full-time homemaker.........................................................................07 Retired and work part- or full-time........................................................08 Retired and don't work..........................................................................09 Other......................................................................................................10 O Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused..................................................................................................99 100 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 CONG How long, on average, does it take you to go one way to work, school or a place to which you regularly commute? Interviewer: If they have two or more activities, e.g. work and school, ask about their longer commute. One quarter hour or less (15 minutes or less) ........................................01 Half hour (30 minutes)..........................................................................02 Three quarters hour (45 minutes)..........................................................03 One hour (60 minutes)...........................................................................04 Hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes)........................................................05 Hour and a half (90 minutes).................................................................06 Hour and three-quarters (105 minutes) ..................................................07 Two hours (120 minutes).......................................................................08 Two and a quarter hours or more (135 minutes or more) ......................09 Not applicable (doesn't leave home) ......................................................97 Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused..................................................................................................99 HISP Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? [Definitions: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino describes people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race (US Census Bureau definition).] Yes........................................................................................................... l No............................................................................................................2 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 RACE What is your race? White.......................................................................................................1 Black or African-American.....................................................................2 Asian........................................................................................................3 American Indian or Alaska native...........................................................4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander...............................................5 Other........................................................................................................6 O Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 101 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 EDUC What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? 12th grade or less, no diploma.................................................................1 High school graduate or GED.................................................................2 Some college, no degree..........................................................................3 Associate degree (e.g. AA, AS, vocational school, certificate program).4 Bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, BS, AB)......................................................5 Graduate or professional degree..............................................................6 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 VOTE In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you in the 2006 governor's election: Interviewer: If the R is unsure which election you are referring to tell them, "In 2006, you remember that Mike Beebe ran for governor on the Democratic ticket against Asa Hutchinson for the Republicans. For that election, which of the following best describes you:" I did not vote (in the election last November).........................................1 I thought about voting last time- but didn't..............................................2 I usually vote, but didn't last time............................................................3 Iam sure I voted......................................................................................4 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 In what year were you born? Enteryear.................................................................................................. Don't know........................................................................................9998 Refused..............................................................................................9999 102 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 INCO How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be in 2007? Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. Lessthan $15,000....................................................................................1 $15,001 to $25,000..................................................................................2 $25,001 to $35,000..................................................................................3 $35,001 to $50,000..................................................................................4 $50,001 to $75,000..................................................................................5 $75,001 to $100,000................................................................................6 $100,001 to $150,000 ..............................................................................7 Morethan $150,000.................................................................................8 Don't know............................................................................................98 Refused.................................................................................................. 99 GEND Finally, are you: Male.........................................................................................................1 Female.....................................................................................................2 Refused.................................................................................................... 9 137: INT99 Thank you very much for helping us with the Fayetteville Citizen's Survey. Have a nice day/aftemoon/evening. Complete............................................................................................. CO => /END 103 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 104 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 APPENDIX C: SPANISH LANGUAGE CODEBOOK QID Questionnaire Number Q1A: ,Como calificaria a Fayetteville como lugar para vivir? Excelente.................................................................................................1 Bueno......................................................................................................2 Nibueno ni malo.....................................................................................3 Malo........................................................................................................4 Muymalo................................................................................................5 No corresponde........................................................................................ 8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q1B: �,Cuan efectivo considera que es el gobierno de la Municipalidad de Fayetteville? Excelente.................................................................................................1 Bueno......................................................................................................2 Nibueno ni malo.....................................................................................3 Malo........................................................................................................4 Muymalo................................................................................................5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q2A: ,Con cual de los siguientes servicios de la Municipalidad esta usted mas satisfecho? Definiciones: Los servicios para la seguidad publica incluyen el Control de Animales, los Departamentos de Policia y Bomberos, la patrulla en bicicleta, la Unidad para la Prevencion del Delito, y los oficiales para la seguridad de las escuelas. Estos servicios contribuyen a brindar seguridad a los ciudadanos de Fayetteville. Servicios................................................................................................01 SeguridadPublica..................................................................................02 Transporte..............................................................................................03 Calles.....................................................................................................04 Servicios de parques y recreacion.........................................................05 Programas de Informacion....................................................................06 Otrarespuesta........................................................................................07 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 105 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q2B Esta es una segunda lista de servicios de la Municipalidad. ,con cual esta usted mas satisfecho? Definiciones: El area centrica de Fayetteville incluye la zona de Fayetteville que limita con las Avenidas College y Arkansas al este y al oeste y las caller Maple y Sixth al norte ya al sur. La Biblioteca Publica de Fayetteville....................................................01 Crecimiento y Desarrollo Urbano..........................................................02 Desague del agua acumulada sobre la tierra y otras superficies ............03 Desarrollo del Centro de Fayetteville y la zona de la Calle Dickson ....04 Vivienda................................................................................................06 Tener una Ciudad Limpia y Verde........................................................07 Otras respuesta......................................................................................08 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 Q3: LCual de los siguientes servicios de la municicpalidad considera que requiere mas atencibn? Definiciones: Los servicios para la seguidad pixblica incluyen el Control de Animales, los Departamentos de Policia y Bomberos, la patrulla en bicicleta, la Unidad para la Prevencion del Delito, y los oficiales para la seguridad de las escuelas. Estos servicios contribuyen a brindar seguridad a los ciudadanos de Fayetteville. Servicios..................................................................................................1 => Q3A Seguridad Publica....................................................................................2 => Q3B Transporte................................................................................................3 => Q3C Calles.......................................................................................................4 => Q3D Servicios de parques y recreacion ...........................................................5 => Q3E Programas de Informacion......................................................................6 => Q3F Otrarespuesta..........................................................................................7 O => Q3TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 =>Q4 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q4 Q3A: Con respecto a los servicios, ,que aspecto considera usted que requiere mas atencion? Recoleccion de basura.............................................................................1 Reciclado.................................................................................................2 El agua y los servicios de mantenimiento de las cloacas .........................3 Lectura de medidores y facturacion de servicios.....................................4 Todo los aspectos de serviocios antes mencionados...............................5 Otrarespuesta..........................................................................................6 O Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 =>Q3TX _> Q3TX =>Q3TX =>Q3TX =>Q3TX _> Q3TX => Q4 => Q4 106 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q3B: Con respecto a los servicios de seguridad publica, Zque aspecto considera usted que requiere mas atencion? Lapolicia................................................................................................. l => Q3TX Losbomberos..........................................................................................2 => Q3TX Control de animales.................................................................................3 => Q3TX Servicio de ambulancias..........................................................................4 => Q3TX Preparacion para casos de emergencia....................................................5 => Q3TX Todos los aspectos de seguridad publica antes mencionados..................6 => Q3TX Otrarepuesta............................................................................................7 O => Q3TX NoBabe ..................................... =>Q4 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q4 Q3C: Con respecto al transporte, Lque aspecto requiere mas atencion? Facilidad para conducit en automovil en la ciudad..................................1 => Q3TX Ozark Regional Transit/Servicio de transporte publico ...........................2 => Q3TX Razorback Transit....................................................................................3 => Q3TX Medios alternativas de transporte, comoser andar en bicicleta o caminar4 => Q3TX Todos los aspectos de transporte antes mencionados ..............................5 => Q3TX Otrarepuesta............................................................................................6 O => Q3TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 =>Q4 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q4 Q3D: Con respecto a las calles, Zque aspecto requiere mas atencion? Mantenimiento de calles..........................................................................1 => Q3TX Lipieza de calles......................................................................................2 => Q3TX Reparacion de calles................................................................................3 => Q3TX Mantenimiento de veredas.......................................................................4 => Q3TX Acceso a veredas.....................................................................................5 => Q3TX Todos los aspectos de las calles antes mencionados................................6 => Q3TX Otrarespuesta..........................................................................................7 O => Q3TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 =>Q4 Sc niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q4 107 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q3E: 4Que aspecto de los servicios de parques y recreacion requiere mas atencion? Establecimiento de nuevos parques.......................................................01 Mantenimiento de parques existentes....................................................02 Mejoramiento de parques existentes......................................................03 Infraestructura necesaria para la recreacion..........................................05 Programas recreativos para jovenes.......................................................06 Recreacion para adultos.........................................................................07 Conciertos en parques municipales.......................................................08 Lights of the Ozarks (luces navidenas) ..................................................09 Todos los aspectos de servicios de parques y recreacion antes mencionados..........................................................................................10 Otrarespuesta........................................................................................11 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 Q3F: �,Que aspecto de programas de informacion requiere mas atencion? _> Q3TX _> Q3TX _> Q3TX _> Q3TX _> Q3TX _> Q3TX _> Q3TX => Q3TX _> Q3TX => Q3TX => Q4 => Q4 Defmiciones: El Canal de Acceso Gubernamental (PEG) es el Canal 16 de COX. Sus programas incluyen pero no se limitan a las reuniones del Concejo Deliberante de Fayetteville, las reuniones de la Comision para el Planeamiento de la Ciudad de Fayetteville, y la Corte de Jueces de Paz del Condado de Washington. El Canal de Acceso Publico de Television es el Canal 18 de COX. Este canal esta dirigido por Community Access Television (CAT), una organizacion sin fines de lucro contratada por la Municipalidad de Fayetteville. El objetivo de CAT es brindar un canal para la libre expresion de cada uno de los ciudadanos de Fayetteville. La Municipalidad de Fayetteville no tiene control editorial sobre CAT. Public Access Television (television local con canal abierto) (CAT) .....1 => Q3TX Government Access Channel (television gubernamental) (PEG)............2 => Q3TX Sistema de informacion de la Municipalidad para resolver reclamos .....3 => Q3TX Pagina de internet de la Municipalidad...................................................4 => Q3TX Todos los aspectos de informacion programas antes mencionados.........5 => Q3TX Otrarepuesta............................................................................................6 O => Q3TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 =>Q4 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q4 Q3TX: Para que se pudieran solucionar <Q3> estaria dispuesto a pagar impuestos adicionales? Si.............................................................................................................1 Talvez.....................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 1: Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q4: Esta es otra lista de servidos de la Municipalidad: j,cual de estos servicios considera usted que requiere mas mejoras? Defmiciones: El area centrica de Fayetteville incluye la zona de Fayetteville que limita con las Avenidas College y Arkansas al este y al oeste y las caller Maple y Sixth al norte ya al sur. La Biblioteca Publica de Fayetteville....................................................01 => Q4A Creciiniento y Desarrollo Urbano..........................................................02 => Q4B Desague del agua acumlada sobre la tierra y otras superficies..............03 => Q4C Desarrollo de la zona centrica de Fayetteville.......................................04 => Q4F Viviende................................................................................................05 => Q4D Teneruna Ciudad limpia y verde...........................................................06 => Q4E Otra........................................................................................................07 O => Q4TX Nosabe..................................................................................................98 => Q5 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 => Q5 Q4A: Con respecto a la biblioteca publica de Fayetteville, 4 que aspecto requiere mas atencion? Horas de atencion al publico.................................................................01 => Q4TX Disponibilidad de libros........................................................................02 => Q4TX Disponibilidad de materiales audiovisuales, por ejemplo, videos, DVDs, CDs, y libros en audiocassette...................................................03 => Q4TX Disponibilidad de recursos de computacion..........................................04 => Q4TX Programas y servicios para ninos y adolescentes..................................05 => Q4TX Programas y servicios para adultos.......................................................06 => Q4TX Disponibilidad de sucursales de la biblioteca........................................07 => Q4TX Todos los aspectos de la biblioteca publica de Fayetteville antes mencionados..........................................................................................08 => Q4TX Otra respuesta........................................................................................09 O => Q4TX Nosabe..................................................................................................98 => Q5 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 => Q5 Q4B: Con respecto al area de crecimiento y desarrollo urba, , Que aspecto requiere mas atencion? Establecer reglas mas estrictas para el desarrollo urbano........................1 => Q4TX Establecer reglas menos exigentes para el desarrollo urbano ..................2 => Q4TX Limitar el crecimiento.............................................................................3 => Q4TX Promover el crecimiento..........................................................................4 => Q4TX Implementar mas proteccion pare el medio ambiente .............................5 => Q4TX Implementar menos proteccion pare el medio ambiente .........................6 => Q4TX Otrarespuesta..........................................................................................7 O => Q4TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => Q5 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q5 109 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q4C: Z Que aspecto del desague del agua acumulada en la tierra y otras superficies requiere mas atencion? La calidad del agua.................................................................................. l => Q4TX Las bocas de tormenta.............................................................................2 => Q4TX El control de inundaciones......................................................................3 => Q4TX Todos los aspectos del agua acumulada en la tierra y otras superficies antes mencionados.................................................................4 => Q4TX Otras respuesta........................................................................................5 O => Q4TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => Q5 Seniega a responder................................................................................9 => Q5 Q4D: Con respecto a la vivienda, , que aspecto requiere mas atencion? Promover viviende economicamente accesible.......................................1 => Q4TX Aplicacion de los codigos de contruccion...............................................2 => Q4TX Viviendas subvencionadas.......................................................................3 => Q4TX Financecemento para acceso seguro de personas impedidas ...................4 => Q4TX Todos los aspectos de vivienda antes mencionados................................5 => Q4TX Otrarespuesta..........................................................................................6 O => Q4TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => Q5 Seniega a responder................................................................................9 => Q5 Q4E: Con respecto a tener una ciudad limpia y verde,L que aspecto requiere mas atencion? Definiciones: Ejemplos de aplicacion de codigos incluyen el hacer cumplir los codigos de la construccion y los relacionados con temas tales como viviendas y automoviles abandonados, basura, malezas, y escombros. Preservar las colinas..............................................................................01 Plantar arboles y mejorar el paisaje.......................................................02 Recoger la basura y mantener limpias las Galles....................................03 Quitar los cables de electicidad de los frentes de las calles...................04 Establecer codigos mas estrictos...........................................................05 Aplicar los codigos con mas firmeza.....................................................06 Todos los aspectos de una ciudad limpia y verde arriba mencionados..07 Otrarespuesta........................................................................................08 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX => Q4TX =>Q5 =>Q5 110 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q4F: Para continuar mejorando la zona centrica de Fayetteville, ,que preferiria usted? Defmiciones: El area centrica de Fayetteville incluye la zona de Fayetteville que limita con las Avenidas College y Arkansas al este y al oeste y las calles Maple y Sixth al norte y al sur. Mas viviendas en la zona centrica y los alrededores...............................1 => Q4TX Edificios y calles mas atractivas..............................................................2 => Q4TX Mas negocios y establecimientos para el entretenimiento .......................3 => Q4TX Mas negocios originales que atraigan a los compradores ........................4 => Q4TX Mas facilidad de acceso y estacionamiento.............................................5 => Q4TX Mas espacio para oficinas........................................................................6 => Q4TX NoBabe ..................................... =>Q5 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q5 Q4TX: Para solucionar este problema, ,pestaria dispuesto a pagar impuestos adicionales? Si.............................................................................................................1 Talvez.....................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Seniega a responder................................................................................9 Q5: Muy bien, ahora analicemos otro terma. De los restantes objetivos para la ciudad de Fayetteville,, cual es el mas importante para usted? Planificacion y control del crecimiento urbano.......................................1 => Q5A Desarrollo de la zona centrica de Fayetteville.........................................2 => Q5B Desarrollo de la zona sur de Fayetteville.................................................3 => Q5C Mejoramiento del flujo de transito y la calidad de las calles ...................4 => Q5D Tener una ciudad hermosa-limpia y verde...............................................5 => Q5E Don't know..............................................................................................8 => HOU Refused....................................................................................................9 => HOU 111 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q5A: j,Que metodo prefiere usted para el control del crecimiento urbano? Construccion de buena calidad dentro de barrios existentes que respete la urbanizacion del barrio............................................................1 => Q5TX Construccion de viviendas exonomiciamente accesibles ........................2 => Q5TX Mejoramiento de la infrastructura de las partes mas viejas de la ciudad, incluyendo las calles y los servicios...........................................3 => Q5TX Que el crecimiento pague pro el crecimiento-continuar la aplicacion de tarifas sobre nuevas construcciones para cubrir el costo de la infraestructura que estas requieran..........................................................4 => Q5TX Nuevos estandares de planificacion y/o regulaciones que apoyen otras alternativas de desarrollo urbano....................................................5 => Q5TX NoBabe ..................................... =>Q6 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q6 Q5B: Para contivar mejorando la zona centrica de Fayetteville, ,que preferiria usted? Defmiciones: El area centrica de Fayetteville incluye la zona de Fayetteville que limita con las Avenidas College y Arkansas al este y al oeste y las calles Maple y Sixth al norte ya al sur. Mas viviendas en la zona centrica y los alrededores...............................1 => Q5TX Edificios y calles mas attractivas.............................................................2 => Q5TX Mas negocios y establecimientos para el entretenimiento .......................3 => Q5TX Mas negocios originales que atraiga a los compradores ..........................4 => Q5TX Mas facilidad de acceso y estacionamiento.............................................5 => Q5TX Mas espacio para oficinas........................................................................6 => Q5TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => Q6 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q6 Q5C: Para mejorar la zona sur de Fayetteville, que prefiriria usted? Mas viviendas en la zona sur de Fayetteville y los alrededores ..............1 Crear nuevos parques..............................................................................2 Mejorar parques existentes......................................................................3 Redisenar areas industriales para usos no industriales ............................4 Construir veredas.....................................................................................5 Mejorar la Avenida South School...........................................................6 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q5TX => Q5TX => Q5TX => Q5TX _> Q5TX _> Q5H =>Q6 =>Q6 112 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q5D: Para mejorar la movilidad de los automovilistas y la calidad de las calles, que preferiria usted? Definiciones: El termino "mejorar al flujo del transito" incluye mejorar la condicion de las calles, ensanchar las arterias principales en existencia, agregar nuevas calles, agregar carteles de "Pare" y semaforos y/o modificar los limites de velocidad para reducir el tiempo de viaje ya la congestion e incrementar la seguridad. Construir mas veredas.............................................................................1 => Q5TX Proteccion de los barrios del impacto del transito...................................3 => Q5TX Desarrollo de un mejor sistema de transporte publico .............................4 => Q5TX Mejorar el flujo del tranisto.....................................................................5 => Q5TX NoBabe ..................................... =>Q6 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q6 Q5E: Para mejorar la belleza de la ciudad de Fayetteville,�,que preferiria usted? Definiciones: El termino "apariencia de las calles" incluye la implementacion de mejoras en una calle para realzar su apariencia general y hacerla mas atractiva (por ejemplo, los cruces peatonales de ladrillo como los de la calle Dickson). Mejorar la apariencia de arterias principales, tales como la Avenida College ................................................................................................................... Preservar las laderas de las colinas..........................................................2 Mejorar la calidad de los parques en toda la ciudad................................3 Preservar los arboles................................................................................4 Aplicar leyes que resulten en menos basura en las calles y preserven la integridad de los edificios....................................................................5 Mejorar la apariencia general de las calles y de las entradas de autopista..................................................................................................6 Establecer un programa de inspeccion de propiedades en alquiler..........7 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q5TX => Q5TX => Q5TX => Q5TX _> Q5TX => Q5TX =>Q6 => Q6 _> Q5TX 113 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q5H: Que aspecto de la Avenida South School requere mayor atencion? Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) quisiera elegir mas de una respuesta o dice "todas las posibilidades," solicitele que elija el aspecto que requiere mayor atencion. Definiciones: El termino "mejorar la apariencia de un terreno" ademas de plantar arboles, incluye desmalezar, plantar arbustos y flores, etcetera. Plantar mas arboles a lo largo de las calles ..............................................1 l Mejorar la apariencia de la zona ademas de plantar arboles....................2 Veredas....................................................................................................3 Crucespeatonales....................................................................................4 El carril central para doblar en las intersecciones....................................5 Streetresurfacing.....................................................................................6 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q5TX: Para que se pudieran solucionar, ,estaria dispuesto a pagar impuestos adicionales? Si.............................................................................................................1 Talvez.....................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q6: De los restantes objectivos para la ciudad de Fayetteville,j, cual es el mas importante para usted? Definiciones: El are centrica de Fayetteville incluye la zona de Fayetteville que limita con las Avenidas College y Arkansas al este y al oeste y las calles Maple y Sixth al norte y al sur. Planificacion y control del crecimiento urbano.......................................1 Desarrollo de la zona centrica de Fayetteville.........................................2 Desarrollo de la zona sur de Fayetteville.................................................3 Mejoramiento del flujo de transito y la calidad de las calles...................4 Tener una ciudad hermosa-limpia y verde...............................................5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => Q6A => Q6B => Q6C => Q6D => Q6E => HOU => HOU 114 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q6A: j,Que metogo prefiere usted para el control del crecimiento urbano? Construccion de buena calidad dentro de barrios existentes que respete la urbanizacion del barrio............................................................1 => Q6TX Construccion de viviendas exonomiciamente accesibles ........................2 => Q6TX Mejoramiento de la infrastructura de las partes mas viejas de la ciudad, incluyendo las calles y los servicios...........................................3 => Q6TX Que el crecimiento pague pro el crecimiento-continuar la aplicacion de tarifas sobre nuevas construcciones para cubrir el costo de la infraestructura que estas requieran..........................................................4 => Q6TX Nuevos estandares de planificacion y/o regulaciones que apoyen otras alternativas de desarrollo urbano ....................................................5 => Q6TX Nosabe..................................... => Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => HOU Q6B: Para continuar mejorando la zona centrica de Fayetteville, ,que preferiria usted? Defmiciones: El area centrica de Fayetteville incluye la zona de Fayetteville que limita con las Avenidas College y Arkansas al este y al oeste y las calles Maple y Sixth al norte ya al sur. Mas viviendas en la zona centrica y los alrededores...............................1 => Q6TX Edificios y calles mas attractivas.............................................................2 => Q6TX Mas negocios y establecimientos para el etretenimiento .........................3 => Q6TX Mas negocios originales que atraigan a los compradores ........................4 => Q6TX Mas facilidad de acceso y estacionamiento.............................................5 => Q6TX Mas espacio para oficinas........................................................................6 => Q6TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => HOU Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => HOU Q6C: Para mejorar la zona sur de Fayetteville, ,que preferiria usted? Mas viviendas en la zona sur de Fayetteville y los alrededores ..............1 => Q6TX Crear nuevos parques..............................................................................2 => Q6TX Mejorar parques existentes......................................................................3 => Q6TX Redisenar areas industriales para usos no industriales ............................4 => Q6TX Construir veredas.....................................................................................5 => Q6TX Mejorar la Avenida South School...........................................................6 => Q6H Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => Q6TX Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => HOU 115 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q6D: Para mejorar la movilidad de los automovilistas y la calidad de las calles, que preferiria usted? Definiciones: El termino "mejorar el flujo del transito" incluye mejorar la condicion de las calles, ensanchar las arterias principales en existencia, agreagar nuevas calles, agregar carteles de "Pare" y semaforos y/o modificar los limites de velocidad para reducir el tiempo de viaje y la congestion e incrementar la seguridad. Construir mas veredas.............................................................................1 => Q6TX Proteccion de los barrios del impacto del transito...................................3 => Q6TX Desarrollo de un mejor sistema de transporte publico .............................4 => Q6TX Mejorar el flujo del tranisto.....................................................................5 => Q6TX No Babe ..................................... = Q 6TX Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => HOU Q6E: Para mejorar la belleza de la ciudad de Fayetteville,�,que preferiria usted? Definiciones: El termino "apariencia de las calles" incluye la implementacion de mejoras en una calle para realzar su apariencia general y hacerla mas atractiva (por ejemplo, los cruces peatonales de ladrillo como los de la calle Dickson). El termino "accesos" se refiere a entradas a una ciudad desde una ruta o carretera (por ejemplo, el cruce en la carretera interestatal 540 en la salida identificada como Fayetteville Business District cerca del NW Arkansas Mall). Mejorar la apariencia de arterias principales, tales como la Avenida College....................................................................................................1 => Q6TX Preservar las laderas de las colinas..........................................................2 => Q6TX Mejorar la calidad de los parques en toda la ciudad................................3 => Q6TX Preservar los arboles................................................................................4 => Q6TX Aplicar leyes que resulten en menos basura en las calles y preserven la integridad de los edificios....................................................................5 => Q6TX Mejorar la apariencia general de las calles y de las entradas de autopista..................................................................................................6 => Q6TX Establecer un programa de inspeccion de propiedades en alquiler..........7 => Q6TX Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => HOU Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => HOU 116 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q6H: LQue aspecto de la Avenida South School requiere mayor atencion? Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) quisiera elegir mas de una respuesta o dice "todas las posibilidades," solicitele que elija el aspecto que require mayor attencion. Definiciones: El termino "mejorar la apariencia de un terreno" ademas de plantar arboles, incluye desmalezar, plantar arbustos y flores, etcetera. Plantar mas arboles a lo largo de las calles.............................................. l Mejorar la apariencia de la zona ademas de plantar arboles....................2 Veredas....................................................................................................3 Crucespeatonales....................................................................................4 El carril central para doblar en las intersecciones....................................5 Street resurfacing.....................................................................................6 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 => HOU Se niega a responder................................................................................9 => HOU Q6TX: In order to address <Q06>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Si.............................................................................................................1 Talvez.....................................................................................................2 No............................................................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se mega a responder................................................................................9 HOU: Housing types Ahora haremos algo un poco diferente. Por cada uno de los siguientes tipos de vivienda en Fayetteville, por favor indiqueme si hay muchas, muy pocas, o un numero adecuado. Haga click para continuer........................................................................1 Q7A: Viviendas para quienes adquieren una casa por primera vez: Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) pareciera dudar, repita, ",Hay muchas, muy pocas, o una cantidad suficiente de este tipo de viviendas? Muchas....................................................................................................1 Muypocas...............................................................................................2 Un numero ade cuado............................................................................... 3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Seniega a responder................................................................................9 117 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q7B: Condominios: Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) pareciera dudar, repita, ",Hay muchas, muy pocas, o una cantidad suficiente de este tipo de viviendas? Definiciones: El termino "condominios" se refiere a viviendas pertenecietes a individuos o apartamentos en un complejo de varias unidades o construido en tierras pertenecientes a todos los residentes en comun. Muchas....................................................................................................1 Muypocas...............................................................................................2 Un numero adecuado...............................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q7C: Apartamentos: Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) pareciera dudar, repita, ",Hay muchas, muy pocas, o una cantidad suficiente de este tipo de viviendas? Muchas....................................................................................................1 Muypocas...............................................................................................2 Un numero adecuado...............................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Sc mega a responder................................................................................9 Q7D: Viviendas para una sola familiar Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) pareciera dudar, repita, ",Hay muchas, muy pocas, o una cantidad suficiente de este tipo de viviendas? Muchas....................................................................................................1 Muypocas...............................................................................................2 Un numero adecuado...............................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Sc mega a responder................................................................................9 118 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q7E: Viviendas para ancianos: Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) pareciera dudar, repita, ",Hay muchas, muy pocas, o una cantidad suficiente de este tipo de viviendas? Muchas....................................................................................................1 Muypocas...............................................................................................2 Un numero ade cuado............................................................................... 3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q7F: Vivienda accessible economicamente. Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) pareciera dudar, repita, "Hay muchas, muy pocas, o una cantidad suficiente de este tipo de viviendas? Definiciones: El termino "vivienda accessible economicamente" se refiere a una vivienda que cueste no mas del 30% del ingreso anual de una familia. Muchos............................................ Muy pocas....................................... Un numero adecuado ....................... Nosabe............................................ Se niega a responder ........................ ........................................................1 ........................................................2 ........................................................3 ........................................................ 8 ........................................................9 119 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q8: Cambiando de terma, ahora le vuy a hacer dos preguntas a las cuales usted puede responder usando todas las opciones que le parezcan apropiadas. Para empezar, cuando usted necesita informacion de la municipalidad, ,como obtiene? ,La obtiene a traves de: Definiciones: El termino "contacto personal" se refiere a actividades tales como asistir a reuniones del Concejo Deliberante, conversar con representantes del Concejo, asistir a reuniones publicas, visitar la Municipalidad y hablar con vecinos, amigos, or parientes. Los periodicos incluyen el Arkansas Democrat Gazette, el Morning News, el NWA Times, el Fayetteville Free WEekly y el All About Town, entre otros. Las radios incluyen estaciones tales como KUAF, KKEG, KXNA, y otras. El Canal de Acceso Gubernamental (PEG) es el Canal 16 de COX. Sus programas incluyen pero no se limitan a las reuniones del Concejo Deliberante de Fayetteville, las reuniones de la Comision para el Planeamiento de la Ciudad de Fayetteville, y la Corte de Jueces de Paz del Condado de Washington. El Canal de Acceso Publico de Television es el Canal 18 de COX. Este canal esta dirigido por Community Access Television (CAT), una organizacion sin fines de lucro contratada por la Municipalidad de Fayetteville. El objetivo de CAT es brindar un canal para la libre expresion de cada uno de los ciudadanos de Fayetteville. La Municipalidad de Fayetteville no tiene control editorial sobre CAT. El termino "Internet" se refiere a visitar al sitio web de la Municipalidad u otros sitios. El termino "volantes en las facturas de servicios" se refiere a folletos y volantes incluidos en las facturas de servicios enviadas por correo por la Municipalidad. Estos volantes brindan informacion a los ciudadanos sobre cambios en ciertas disposiciones y dan sugerencias para economizar energia, entre otros temas. Contactopersonal..................................................................................01 Reuniones de distrito.............................................................................02 Reuniones del Concejo de Asociaciones de Vecindario ........................03 Periodicos..............................................................................................04 Radio.....................................................................................................05 El canal de cable de la comunidad (CAT) .............................................06 El canal de cable del gobierno...............................................................07 Otras canales de television....................................................................09 Internet..................................................................................................10 Folletos insertos en las facturas de servicios.........................................08 No solicita informacion a la municipalidad...........................................1 l X Nosabe..................................................................................................98 X Seniega a responder..............................................................................99 X 120 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q9: j,Como se comunica usted con la municipalidad? Una vez mas, por favor indique todas las respuestas que correspondan. Usted: Asiste a las reuniones del Concejo Deliberante de la ciudad.................01 Conversa con el representante del Concejo Deliberante........................02 Reuniones de distrito.............................................................................03 Reuniones del Concejo de Asociaciones de Vecindario ........................04 Conversa con otros representantes del gobiemo (el intendente, secretarios, etc.).....................................................................................05 Se comunica por telefono......................................................................06 Se comunica por carta...........................................................................07 Se comunica por e-mail.........................................................................08 Se comunica a traves del sitio web........................................................09 No se comunica con la municipalidad...................................................10 X Nosabe..................................................................................................98 X Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 X Q10: Fayetteville ha crecido en los ultimos dos aiios. LUsted diria que el crecimiento de la poblacion de Fayetteville ha sido: Demasiadolento......................................................................................1 Algolento................................................................................................2 Adecu ado................................................................................................. 3 Algorapido..............................................................................................4 Demasiadorapido.................................................................................... 5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q11: El crecimiento del comercio y las empresas en Fayetteville ha sido: Demasiadolento......................................................................................1 Algolento................................................................................................2 Adecu ado................................................................................................. 3 Algorapido..............................................................................................4 Demasiadorapido....................................................................................5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 121 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q12: El crecimiento de las oportunidades de trabajo en Fayetteville ha sido: Demasiadolento......................................................................................1 Algolento................................................................................................2 Ade cuado................................................................................................. 3 Algorapido..............................................................................................4 Demasiado rapido.................................................................................... 5 Una de las categorias mencionadas, pero son todos trabajos que pagan el salario minimo...........................................................................6 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 X Seniega a responder................................................................................9 X MGR: Para cada pregunta, por favor indiqueme si usted respalda totalmente, respalda, ni respalda ni no respalda, no respalda, o no respalda para nada la apcion dada. Clickto continue.....................................................................................1 Q13: Que preferiria usted, que la Municipalidad promoviera un desarrollo de calidad en la ciudad permitiendo la construccion de edificios: Dentro de vecindarios existentes pero respetando los planes del vecindario 1 Fuera de los vecindarios ya establecidos.................................................2 Ninguna de las dos opciones...................................................................3 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 Q14: LUsted esta en acuerdo o no con que la municipalidad compre tierras para preservar los espacios abiertos o verdes? Totalmente en acuerdo............................................................................1 Enacuerdo...............................................................................................2 Ni en acuerdo ni en desacuerdo ...............................................................3 Endesacuerdo..........................................................................................4 Totalmente en desacuerdo.......................................................................5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 122 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q15: En su opinion, la Municipalidad esta respetando los planes de uso de la tierra a largo plazo? Los esta respetando: Definiciones: El tormino "planes para el uso de la tierra a largo plazo" se refiere a planes para el crecimiento y uso de tierras por un periodo de decadas. Muybien.................................................................................................1 Bien.........................................................................................................2 Nibien ni mal..........................................................................................3 Mal..........................................................................................................4 Muymal..................................................................................................5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Seniega a responder................................................................................9 Q16: A veces, las municipalidades concentran temporariamente su atencion en algunas areas que necesitan mas desarrollo. ,Usted respalda o no la idea de dar incentivos para el desarrollo de esas areas enfatizadas? Respalda totalmente................................................................................. l Respalda..................................................................................................2 Ni respalda ni no respalda.......................................................................3 Norespalda..............................................................................................4 No respalda para nada la opcion dada.....................................................5 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Sc mega a responder................................................................................9 Q17: �,Por cual de las siguientes opciones estaria usted de acuerdo con pagar $10 o $20 dolares mas de impuestos por afo? Instituting a smart growth plan for the area.............................................1 Comprar tierras para espacios verdes que no serian urbanizados............2 Comprar tierras para impedir la urbanizacion de la zona agricola ..........3 Comprar tierras para parques...................................................................4 Sc niega a pagar mas impuestos..............................................................5 X Nosabe....................................................................................................8 X Sc mega a responder................................................................................9 X 123 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18: i,Actualmente, tres cuartos de cada centavo del impuesto a las ventas de Fayetteville se invierten en mejorar el sistema cloacal. i,Usted esta de acuerdo o en desacuerdo con extender la aplicacion este impuesto de tres cuartos de centavo para solventar otras mejoras infraestucturales? Encuestador: Si se extendiera la aplicacion de este impuesto, los ciudadanos no verian incrementado el impuesto a las ventas. Tal extension simplemente ampliaria la duracion del impuesto para recaudar dinero para solventar otras mejoras infraestructurales, tales como mejorar los servicios municipales de agua y mantenimiento de las calles. Deacuerdo...............................................................................................1 O Endesacuerdo..........................................................................................2 No esta seguro/a......................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 DEMO: Demographics Para asegurar que hemos hablando con una amplia variedad de personas en toda la ciudad, quisiera hacerle unas preguntas mas. Clickto continue.....................................................................................1 TENU: Demographics Para asegurar que hemos hablado con una amplia variedad de personas en toda la ciudad, quisiera hacerle unas preguntas mas. LCuanto hace que vive en Fayetteville? Menos de un ano......................................................................................1 Del a 5 anos...........................................................................................2 De6a10anos.........................................................................................3 De11 a 20 anos.......................................................................................4 Mas de 20 anos, pero no toda mi vida .....................................................5 Todami vida............................................................................................ 6 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Sc niega a responder................................................................................9 124 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 STLV: Demographics j,En que calle vive usted? BettyJo Dr.............................................................................................01 => /CSST Cato Springs Rd.....................................................................................02 => /CSST College Ave...........................................................................................03 => /CSST Crossover (Highway 265)......................................................................04 => /CSST GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 05 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)......................................................................06 => /CSST Lafayette................................................................................................07 => /CSST LakeSequoyah Dr.................................................................................08 => /CSST Leverett..................................................................................................09 => /CSST MapleSt................................................................................................10 => /CSST Mission (Route 45)................................................................................11 NorthSt.................................................................................................12 => /CSST OldWire Rd..........................................................................................13 RollingHills Blvd.................................................................................14 => /CSST SangAve...............................................................................................15 => /CSST SchoolSt...............................................................................................16 => /CSST Sixth St. (Highway 62)..........................................................................17 => /CSST Sycamore...............................................................................................18 => /CSST TownshipRd.........................................................................................19 Wedington Rd........................................................................................20 => /CSST Zion Blvd...............................................................................................21 => /CSST Otracalle...............................................................................................22 O => /CSST Nosabe..................................................................................................98 => /CSST Seniega a responder..............................................................................99 => /CSST ODEV: Is your house number odd or even? Interviewer: If the respondent asks why you want to know tell them, "your street is a ward boundary. To know which ward you live in we need to know whether your house number is odd or even." Odd..........................................................................................................1 Even.........................................................................................................2 Don't know..............................................................................................8 Refused....................................................................................................9 125 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 CSST: j,Cual es el nombre de la primera calle que cruza la calle de su casa? Cleveland...............................................................................................01 Crossover (Highway 265)......................................................................02 GarlandAve.......................................................................................... 03 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16)......................................................................04 Lafayette................................................................................................05 Leverett..................................................................................................06 MapleSt................................................................................................ 07 Mission Blvd. (Route 45)......................................................................08 NorthSt................................................................................................. 09 OldMissouri Rd....................................................................................10 OldWire Rd..........................................................................................11 RazorbackRd........................................................................................12 RockSt..................................................................................................13 S. School St...........................................................................................14 SangAve...............................................................................................15 Sixth St. (Highway 62)..........................................................................16 SycamoreSt...........................................................................................17 TownshipAve.......................................................................................18 WedingtonRd........................................................................................19 ZionRd..................................................................................................20 Otracalle...............................................................................................21 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 RESD: Demographics A i,Cual de los siguientes terminos describiria su vivienda? Casa para una familia separada de otras casas......................................... l Casa para una familia unida a otras casas................................................2 Edificio con dos o mas apartamentos......................................................3 Casamovil...............................................................................................4 Dormitory or Residence Hall...................................................................5 Otrarepuesta............................................................................................ 6 O Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 126 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 REAS: Demographics i,Cual es la razbn principal por la cual usted vive en Fayetteville? Interviewer: if the R gives more than one reason, get the TOP reason. Cercania a mi familia.............................................................................01 La calidad de vida..................................................................................02 La cercania al lugar de trabajo...............................................................03 La cercania de la Universidad de Arkansas...........................................04 La calidad de las escuelas......................................................................05 Elclima.................................................................................................06 Buen use de los impuestos....................................................................07 La posibilidad de participar de actividades recreativas .........................08 Bornhere...............................................................................................09 Allof the above.....................................................................................10 Otrarespuesta........................................................................................11 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a reponder...............................................................................99 WORK: Demographics i,Cual de las siguientes opciones es una descripcion mas acertada de su persona? Trabaja tiempo completo (35 horas por semana o mas) ........................01 Trabaja tiempo parcial...........................................................................02 Esta buscando trabaj o............................................................................03 Es estudiante e no trabaja......................................................................04 Es estudiante y trabaja tiempo parcial...................................................05 Es estudiante y trabaja tiempo completo...............................................06 Es ama de casa de tiempo completo......................................................07 Es jubilado/a y trabaja tiempo completo o parcial.................................08 Es jubilado/a y no trabaja......................................................................09 Otrarespuesta........................................................................................10 O Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 127 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 CONG: Demographics En promedio, i,cuanto tiemp le lleva llegar al trabajo o la universidad, de ida? Un cuarto de hora o menos = 15 minutes ..............................................01 Media hora = 30 minutes.......................................................................02 Tres cuartos do hora = 45 minutes.........................................................03 Una hora = 60 minutes..........................................................................04 Una hora y cuarto = 75 minutes.............................................................05 Una hora y media = 90 minutes.............................................................06 Una hora y tres cuartos = 105 minutes..................................................07 Dos horas = 120 minutes.......................................................................08 Dos horas y cuarto o mas = 135 minutes...............................................09 Notapplicable........................................................................................97 Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 HISP: Demographics ■ i,Es usted espanol, hispano, o latino? Definiciones: Los terminos "espanol," "hispano," y "latino" indican a personas de cultura u origen cubano, mejicano, puertorriquefo, sudamericano, o centroamericano o de otra cultura u origen espanol, independientemente de su raza (de acuredo a la defmicion del Departamento de Censos de los Estados Unidos). Si.............................................................................................................1 No............................................................................................................2 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 RACE: Demographics i,De que raza es usted? Entrevistador: Por favor elija solo una. Blanco o caucasico..................................................................................1 Negro o Africano-Americano..................................................................2 Asiatico....................................................................................................3 Indio americano o nativo de Alaska........................................................4 Hawaiian o otras de las Islas del Pacifico................................................5 Otrarespuesta..........................................................................................6 O Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 128 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 EDUC: Demographics LCual es el nivel de estudios mas alto que ha completado? Escuala secundaria o menos, sin obtener el diploma...............................1 Escuela secundaria, graduado, o G.E.D...................................................2 Algunos anos de universidad, sin diploma..............................................3 Terciaro (por ejemplo, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science) ............4 Universitario (por ejemplo, BA, AB, BS)...............................................5 Posgrado o titulo professional.................................................................6 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Sc niega a responder................................................................................9 VOTE: Demographics Cuando hablamos con la gente sobre las elecciones, con frecuencia nos enteramos de que muchas personas no pudieron votar porque no estaban registradas, estaban enfermas, o simplemente no tuvieron tiempo. i,Cual de las siguientes frases es la que mejor describe su situacion en la eleccion presidencial del 2004? Encuestador: Si el entrevistado (R) no esta seguro a cual eleccion se refiere usted, digale, "En el 2004, se acuerda que John Kerry fue candidato a la presidencia por el partido democrata y George W. Bush por los republicanos. En esa eleccion, cual de las siguientes frases es la que mejor describe su situacion? No vote (en la eleccion en noviembre pasado) ........................................1 Pense en votar la ultima vez, pero no lo hice..........................................2 Por lo general, yo voto, pero no lo hice la ultima vez .............................3 Estoy seguro (segura) de que vote...........................................................4 Nosabe....................................................................................................8 Se niega a responder................................................................................9 BYEAR: Demographics i,En que ano nacio usted? Enteryear.................................................................................................. Nosabe..............................................................................................9998 Se niega a responder..........................................................................9999 129 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 INCO: Demographics i,En cuanto estima lo ingresos totales de su familia para el ano 2005, antes de descontar los impuestos? Interviewer: if the R asks why we need this information, explain that it is only to assure that we spoke to a sufficient number of people of different backgrounds. $15,000 o menos......................................................................................1 $15,001 a $25,000...................................................................................2 $25,001 a $35,000...................................................................................3 $35,001 a $50,000...................................................................................4 $50,001 a $75,000...................................................................................5 $75,001 a $100,000.................................................................................6 $100,001 a $150,000 ...............................................................................7 Masde $150,000.....................................................................................8 Nosabe..................................................................................................98 Se niega a responder..............................................................................99 GEND: Demographics Y, por fin, estoy requerido a preguntarle esto. i,Cual es su sexo? Masculino................................................................................................1 => /INT99 Femenino.................................................................................................2 => /INT99 Se mega a responder................................................................................9 => /INT99 INT99: Muchas gracias por participar en la Encuesta X. Que tenga buenos dias/ buenas tardes/ buenas noches. Completa............................................................................................. CO => /END 130 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 APPENDIX D: FREQUENCIES Statistics N Mean Median Std. Deviation Valid Missing qla Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate 392 0 1.65 2.00 .720 Fayetteville as a place to live? q1b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's City 365 27 2.54 2.00 .875 government? q10 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that 378 14 3.74 4.00 .928 Fayetteville's growth has been: q11 Fayetteville's business and retail 374 18 3.11 3.00 growth has been: .975 q12 Fayetteville's job growth has 321 71 been: g12m1 Fayetteville's job growth has 392 0 1.92 2.00 been much too slow. .266 g12m2 Fayetteville's job growth has 392 0 1.71 2.00 been somewhat too slow. .452 q12m3 Fayetteville's job growth has 392 0 1.65 2.00 been just about right. .478 g12m4 Fayetteville's job growth has 392 0 1.93 2.00 been somewhat too fast. .249 g12m5 Fayetteville's job growth has 392 0 1.98 2.00 been much too fast. .133 q 12m6 Fayetteville's job growth has been one of the above, but all jobs 392 0 1.76 2.00 .431 are minimum wage. q12m8 Did the respondent select 392 0 1.82 2.00 'don't know'? .386 q12m9 Did the respondent refuse to 392 0 2.00 2.00 answer q12? .000 mgr Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing 392 0 growth q14 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to 383 9 1.97 2.00 1.125 preserve open or green spaces? Are you: q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long- 300 92 2.81 3.00 1.002 term land use plans? Are they following them: q16 How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to 361 31 2.43 2.00 1.039 temporarily encourage development in specific areas of the city: tenu How long have you lived in 392 0 3.80 4.00 1.409 Fayetteville? 131 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 qia Let's start with your assessment of Fayetteville. How would you rate Fayetteville as a place to live? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Excellent 175 44.6 44.6 44.6 2 Good 193 49.2 49.2 93.9 3 Neither good nor poor 12 3.1 3.1 96.9 4 Poor 9 2.3 2.3 99.2 5 Very poor 3 .8 .8 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q1 b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's City government? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Excellent 17 4.3 4.7 4.7 2 Good 199 50.8 54.5 59.2 3 Neither good nor poor 94 24.0 25.8 84.9 4 Poor 44 11.2 12.1 97.0 5 Very poor 11 2.8 3.0 100.0 Total 365 93.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 26 6.6 9 Refused 1 .3 Total 27 6.9 Total 392 100.0 q2a With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Utilities 62 15.8 16.8 16.8 2 Public Safety Services 62 15.8 16.8 33.5 3 Transportation 19 4.8 5.1 38.6 4 Streets 15 3.8 4.1 42.7 5 Parks and Recreation Services 190 48.5 51.4 94.1 6 Information Programs 13 3.3 3.5 97.6 7 Other 9 2.3 2.4 100.0 Total 370 94.4 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 21 5.4 99 Refused 1 .3 Total 22 5.6 Total 392 100.0 132 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q2a Open: With which one of the following city services are you most satisfied? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 383 97.7 97.7 97.7 Garbage and sanitation. 1 .3 .3 98.0 Not satisfied with any of them. 1 .3 .3 98.2 Not satisfied with any of those. 1 .3 .3 98.5 Not satisfied with anything. 1 .3 .3 98.7 Other. 1 .3 .3 99.0 Police. 1 .3 .3 99.2 Sanitation Service if I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for a 1 .3 .3 99.5 container. Telephone directory. 1 .3 .3 99.7 The friendliness of the town and 1 100.0 quality of education. .3 .3 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q2b Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Fayetteville Public Library 208 53.1 56.4 56.4 2 Growth and Development 21 5.4 5.7 62.1 3 Surface and Ground water 15 3.8 4.1 66.1 4 Development of Downtown Fayetteville 53 13.5 14.4 80.5 6 Housing 12 3.1 3.3 83.7 7 A Clean and Green City 48 12.2 13.0 96.7 8 Other 12 3.1 3.3 100.0 Total 369 94.1 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 23 5.9 Total 392 100.0 133 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q2b Open: Here is a second list of city services. With which one of these are you most satisfied? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 380 96.9 96.9 96.9 All a bunch of bull. 1 .3 .3 97.2 Churches. 1 .3 .3 97.4 Fix street east on North Street at 1 97.7 the North and College intersection. .3 .3 Layout of the city. 1 .3 .3 98.0 None of the list. 1 .3 .3 98.2 Nothing on the list. 1 .3 .3 98.5 Parks. 1 .3 .3 98.7 Probably police and fire. 1 .3 .3 99.0 Smoking ban. 1 .3 .3 99.2 Streets. 1 .3 .3 99.5 The growth of the city. 1 .3 .3 99.7 Utilities 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q3 Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Utilities 26 6.6 6.9 6.9 2 Public Safety Services 11 2.8 2.9 9.8 3 Transportation 96 24.5 25.3 35.1 4 Streets 205 52.3 54.1 89.2 5 Parks and Recreation Services 11 2.8 2.9 92.1 6 Information Programs 10 2.6 2.6 94.7 7 Other 20 5.1 5.3 100.0 Total 379 96.7 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 13 3.3 Total 392 100.0 134 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q3 Open: Which one of the following city services do you think needs the most improvement? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 372 94.9 94.9 94.9 All. 1 .3 .3 95.2 Basically to stop spending so much 1 95.4 money on schools. .3 .3 business development. 1 .3 .3 95.7 Different mayor. 1 .3 .3 95.9 Downtown Fayetteville should be 1 96.2 citizen -friendly. .3 .3 Everything. 1 .3 .3 96.4 Growth and Development. 1 .3 .3 96.7 I don't like the code compliance people, and the zoning --I don't like 1 96.9 the way the tree and hillside .3 .3 ordinances are not being enforced. I think that Fayetteville is anti- 1 97.2 business. .3 .3 I think that the growth rate is too fast, and I have seen Austin grow, my son lives there, and I'm afraid 1 .3 .3 97.4 Fayetteville is going in the same direction. Leash law, I think they need to have stricter consequences for people who don't put their dogs on 1 97.7 leashes, and restrictions on the .3 .3 number of dogs each citizen can own. Neighborhood cleanup. 1 .3 .3 98.0 Overall administration. 1 .3 .3 98.2 Political structure. 1 .3 .3 98.5 Putting a stop on large scale development, Moratorium on large 1 .3 .3 98.7 scale development. Recycling Program. 1 .3 .3 99.0 Senior Services -- Fayetteville needs to have something affordable 1 99.2 like the Wellness Center in Benton .3 .3 County. The downtown planning they have 1 .3 .3 99.5 going on. The mayor's office and city council 1 99.7 needs the most improvement. .3 .3 We have nothing, no museum. 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 135 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q3a What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Garbage collection 3 .8 11.5 11.5 2 Recycling 4 1.0 15.4 26.9 3 Water and sewer maintenance services 8 2.0 30.8 57.7 4 Meter reading and utility billing services 2 .5 7.7 65.4 5 All of the above aspects of utilities 6 1.5 23.1 88.5 6 Other 3 .8 11.5 100.0 Total 26 6.6 100.0 Missing System 366 93.4 Total 392 100.0 o_q3a Open: What aspect of utilities needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 389 99.2 99.2 99.2 Several power outages since I moved in. Getting cable hooked up was just crazy; which is strange because I live in the city limits. Had to go to water co. to 1 .3 .3 99.5 get hooked up in person and felt this was asking a lot and then they messed up and put down my. SWEPCO does damage to the trees and the environment, which does 1 .3 .3 99.7 damage to the image of Fayetteville. Telephone services. 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q3b What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Police 4 1.0 36.4 36.4 3 Animal control 2 .5 18.2 54.5 6 All of the above aspects of public 5 1.3 45.5 100.0 safety services Total 11 2.8 100.0 Missing System 381 97.2 Total 392 100.0 136 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q3b Open: What aspect of public safety services needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 392 100.0 100.0 100.0 q3c What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Ease of car travel in the city 14 3.6 14.6 14.6 2 Ozark Regional Transit/public 32 8.2 33.3 47.9 transportation 3 Razorback Transit 1 .3 1.0 49.0 4 Alternative transportation e.g. bicycling and walking 16 4.1 16.7 65.6 5 All of the above aspects of transportation 33 8.4 34.4 100.0 Total 96 24.5 100.0 Missing System 296 75.5 Total 392 100.0 o_q3c Open: What aspect of transportation needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 388 99.0 99.0 99.0 Especially for older people like myself, there should be more public transportation 1 .3 .3 99.2 available. Razorback is convenient but not close enough to enough homes. Ozark Transit is a good deal but you have to call ahead of 1 .3 .3 99.5 time. Increase routes or come up with another mode of transportation. We do not have enough public transportation that serves everyone like up to Bentonville. Need a light rail. That 1 99.7 would be perfect. We don't have any taxis .3 .3 either. Not any way to get around if you don't have a car in this town. We need a bus system or trolley for the 1 100.0 City. .3 .3 Total 392 100.0 100.0 137 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q3d What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Street maintenance 25 6.4 12.3 12.3 3 Street repair 49 12.5 24.0 36.3 4 Sidewalk maintenance 8 2.0 3.9 40.2 5 Sidewalk accessibility, e.g. cut -away curbs 5 1.3 2.5 42.6 6 All of the above aspects of streets 84 21.4 41.2 83.8 7 Other 33 8.4 16.2 100.0 Total 204 52.0 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 187 47.7 Total 188 48.0 Total 392 100.0 o_q3d Open: What aspect of streets needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 359 91.6 91.6 91.6 A lot of the intersections are hard to get 1 91.8 through and they get clogged up. .3 .3 Access to 1540 on the north side and the 1 92.1 congestion it causes. .3 .3 Better design streets. 1 .3 .3 92.3 Better east west corridor. 1 .3 .3 92.6 By taking on all these country roads they have not paved them and they have increased the 1 .3 .3 92.9 traffic. So we have more traffic moving faster. I'd say public parking. 1 .3 .3 93.1 Increase in street and in size of street due to 1 93.4 increase of population. .3 .3 Lack of planning for current development. 1 .3 .3 93.6 Maintenance and planning. 1 .3 .3 93.9 More connectivity and improving traffic control 1 94.1 on college avenue. .3 .3 More roads and streets so everybody is not on 1 94.4 the same street to get some where. .3 .3 More streets for more access to various areas 1 94.6 of town. .3 .3 Need more streets, traffic congestion. 1 .3 .3 94.9 Need to be widened, the traffic lights need to 1 3 95.2 be timed better. .3 . Planning. 1 .3 .3 95.4 Repair the ones we have and not waste money putting in speed bumps. Concentrate on 1 .3 .3 95.7 preserving old Fayetteville streets. Size and time of traffic lines. 1 .3 .3 95.9 Speed humps are a nuisance, a maintenance 1 .3 .3 96.2 138 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 issue also. Street planning. We are too worried about making it green as opposed to making it 1 .3 .3 96.4 accessible. The rainwater drainage does not seem to be adequate in many areas and causes 1 .3 .3 96.7 hydroplaning especially on sixth street. The street lights don't seem to intersect at intersections. It's weird. The sidewalks need 1 .3 .3 96.9 help. They need to be wider and there needs to be 1 97.2 more arterial streets that run throughout town. .3 .3 Thorough fares and movement of traffic 1 97.4 instead of having the traffic bottleneck. .3 .3 Too many people for the streets. 1 .3 .3 97.7 Too much street construction. 1 .3 .3 98.0 Too much traffic and roads are too narrow. 1 .3 .3 98.2 Too small. 1 .3 .3 98.5 Traffic congestion, maybe add more lanes on 1 98.7 the Bypass or 71 or 6th street. .3 .3 Traffic flow. 2 .5 .5 99.2 We don't have the right infrastructure. I like the village part of Fayetteville but I think it has 1 .3 .3 99.5 grown too fast to accommodate. We need east to west major roads. 1 .3 .3 99.7 Wider streets. 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q3f What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Public Access Television 1 11.1 11.1 (CAT) .3 3 City's information system for 1 11.1 22.2 resolving complaints .3 4 City website 2 .5 22.2 44.4 5 All of the above aspects of 5 1.3 55.6 100.0 information programs Total 9 2.3 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 382 97.4 Total 383 97.7 Total 392 100.0 o_q3f Open: What aspect of information programs needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 392 100.0 100.0 100.0 139 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q3tx In order to address <Q3>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 131 33.4 35.5 35.5 2 Maybe 97 24.7 26.3 61.8 3 No 141 36.0 38.2 100.0 Total 369 94.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 7 1.8 9 Refused 1 .3 System 15 3.8 Total 23 5.9 Total 392 100.0 q4 Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Fayetteville Public Library 1 .3 .3 .3 2 Growth and Development 106 27.0 29.5 29.8 3 Surface and Ground Water 64 16.3 17.8 47.6 4 Development of Downtown Fayetteville 38 9.7 10.6 58.2 5 Housing 72 18.4 20.1 78.3 6 A Clean and Green City 53 13.5 14.8 93.0 7 Other 25 6.4 7.0 100.0 Total 359 91.6 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 31 7.9 99 Refused 2 .5 Total 33 8.4 Total 392 100.0 140 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q4 Open: Here is another list of city services. Which of these do you think needs the most improvement? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 367 93.6 93.6 93.6 All. 1 .3 .3 93.9 City Council and the Mayor's office needs 1 94.1 improvement. .3 .3 City government. 1 .3 .3 94.4 City involvement in private matters. 1 .3 .3 94.6 City needs to seriously take into consideration the needs and interests of 1 94.9 the university, city school system, and the .3 .3 business community. City planning department or city council 1 95.2 actually. .3 .3 Desperately need to improve on the traffic 1 95.4 situation. .3 .3 Did not want to elaborate. 1 .3 .3 95.7 Do more with criminals. 1 .3 .3 95.9 Doesn't know; pretty much satisfied with 1 96.2 Fayetteville. .3 .3 I think that things need to be in the power of the people and not federal government; too much of everything is being pushed in 1 96.4 a direction to, "Oh yeah, let's do this and .3 .3 this and we need federal help," and we need to keep everything on the local level. I think the city council needs to stick with their 20/25 plan and not let Jim Lindsey 1 96.7 build more apartments as funding for .3 .3 construction of Rupple Road. I think they are too controlling of private property. They think they know how you 1 96.9 should live and how your property should .3 .3 be used better than you do. Intersections and traffic flow. Access to 1 97.2 540 up from college. .3 .3 Just need to stop building these nasty apartments. Stop giving special 1 97.4 circumstances , permission outside of .3 .3 zoning like they were with Mansfield. Leave downtown Fayetteville alone. 1 .3 .3 97.7 Maintenance of right of ways behind 1 98.0 housing areas. .3 .3 Overall administration. 1 .3 .3 98.2 Parks and recreation. 1 .3 .3 98.5 Refer to moratorium. 1 .3 .3 98.7 Senior housing. 1 .3 .3 99.0 streets. 1 .3 .3 99.2 Streets. 1 .3 .3 99.5 Traffic congestion. 1 .3 .3 99.7 Utilities. 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 141 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q4a What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 8 All of the above aspects of the Fay 1 .3 100.0 100.0 Public Library Missing System 391 99.7 Total 392 100.0 o_q4a Open: What aspect of the Fayetteville Public Library needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 392 100.0 100.0 100.0 q4b What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Stricter development standards 26 6.6 25.5 25.5 2 Current development standards 5 1.3 4.9 30.4 3 Limiting growth 15 3.8 14.7 45.1 4 Promoting growth 32 8.2 31.4 76.5 5 More environmental protection 14 3.6 13.7 90.2 6 Less environmental protection 1 .3 1.0 91.2 7 Other 9 2.3 8.8 100.0 Total 102 26.0 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 4 1.0 System 286 73.0 Total 290 74.0 Total 392 100.0 142 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q4b Open: What aspect of growth and development needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 383 97.7 97.7 97.7 Better planning. 1 .3 .3 98.0 Building houses people can't afford and town leaders give to franchises, 1 .3 .3 98.2 brushing off the local businesses. Higher end development is gaining control and taking precedent over 1 .3 .3 98.5 planning in favor of tax revenues. more infrastructure 1 .3 .3 98.7 More retail, restaurants, and 1 .3 99.0 entertainment facilities. .3 need both less and more growth in 1 .3 .3 99.2 some areas pay for impact fees growth pays for itself 1 .3 .3 99.5 Promoting non -industrial industry and 1 99.7 business. .3 .3 Slower traffic. 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q4c What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Water quality 11 2.8 17.5 17.5 2 Storm drainage 13 3.3 20.6 38.1 3 Flood control 3 .8 4.8 42.9 4 All of the above aspects of water 35 8.9 55.6 98.4 5 Other 1 .3 1.6 100.0 Total 63 16.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 328 83.7 Total 329 83.9 Total 392 100.0 143 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_q4c Open: What aspect of ground and surface water needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 391 99.7 99.7 99.7 Stronger management of onsite water for new development. Detention of 1 .3 .3 100.0 onsite water. Total 392 100.0 100.0 q4d What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Promote affordable housing 43 11.0 59.7 59.7 2 Code enforcement 9 2.3 12.5 72.2 3 Public housing 7 1.8 9.7 81.9 4 Funding for safety or handicap accessibility 4 1.0 5.6 87.5 5 All of the above aspects of housing 8 2.0 11.1 98.6 6 Other 1 .3 1.4 100.0 Total 72 18.4 100.0 Missing System 320 81.6 Total 392 100.0 o_q4d Open: What aspect of housing needs the most attention? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 391 99.7 99.7 99.7 The houses cost 1 100.0 too much. .3 .3 Total 392 100.0 100.0 144 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q4e What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Hillside preservation 8 2.0 15.4 15.4 2 Tree planting and landscaping 5 1.3 9.6 25.0 3 Litter pick-up and cleanliness of streets 7 1.8 13.5 38.5 4 Removal of power lines from street frontage 3 .8 5.8 44.2 5 Stronger codes 2 .5 3.8 48.1 6 Improved code enforcement 3 .8 5.8 53.8 7 All of the above 24 6.1 46.2 100.0 Total 52 13.3 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 1 .3 System 339 86.5 Total 340 86.7 Total 392 100.0 o_q4e Open: What aspect of a clean and green city needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 392 100.0 100.0 100.0 q4f To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 2 More attractive buildings and streets 5 1.3 13.9 13.9 3 More entertainment businesses and venues 7 1.8 19.4 33.3 4 More unique retail opportunities attracting 9 2.3 25.0 58.3 shoppers 5 Greater ease of access and parking 15 3.8 41.7 100.0 Total 36 9.2 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 2 .5 System 354 90.3 Total 356 90.8 Total 392 100.0 145 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q4tx In order to address <Q4>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 127 32.4 36.6 36.6 2 Maybe 77 19.6 22.2 58.8 3 No 143 36.5 41.2 100.0 Total 347 88.5 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 4 1.0 System 41 10.5 Total 45 11.5 Total 392 100.0 q5 Of the following goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Is it: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Planned and managed growth 123 31.4 32.7 32.7 2 Development of Downtown 15 3.8 4.0 36.7 Fayetteville 3 Development of South Fayetteville 66 16.8 17.6 54.3 4 Improved mobility and street quality 119 30.4 31.6 85.9 5 A beautiful city- clean and green 53 13.5 14.1 100.0 Total 376 95.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 15 3.8 9 Refused 1 .3 Total 16 4.1 Total 392 100.0 q5a Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Quality development w/in existing neigh consistent with neighborhood 32 8.2 26.9 26.9 plans 2 Develop affordable housing 2 .5 1.7 28.6 3 Upgrade infrastructure in older 34 8.7 28.6 57.1 parts of Fayetteville 4 Growth paying for growth 39 9.9 32.8 89.9 5 New planning standards &/or regulations to support alternative 12 3.1 10.1 100.0 development Total 119 30.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 4 1.0 System 269 68.6 Total 273 69.6 Total 392 100.0 146 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q5b To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 More housing units in and around downtown 4 1.0 30.8 30.8 2 More attractive buildings and streets 1 .3 7.7 38.5 3 More entertainment businesses and venues 2 .5 15.4 53.8 4 More unique retail opportunities attracting 3 .8 23.1 76.9 shoppers 5 Greater ease of access and parking 3 .8 23.1 100.0 Total 13 3.3 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 2 .5 System 377 96.2 Total 379 96.7 Total 392 100.0 q5c To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Develop more housing units in and around S. 14 3.6 21.5 21.5 Fayetteville 2 Develop new parks 3 .8 4.6 26.2 3 Improve existing parks 3 .8 4.6 30.8 4 Redevelop industrial areas for non -industrial 18 4.6 27.7 58.5 uses 5 Develop sidewalks 9 2.3 13.8 72.3 6 Improve South School Avenue 18 4.6 27.7 100.0 Total 65 16.6 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 326 83.2 Total 327 83.4 Total 392 100.0 147 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q5d In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Develop more sidewalks 6 1.5 5.1 5.1 3 Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts 10 2.6 8.5 13.6 4 Develop improved public transportation 14 3.6 11.9 25.4 5 Improve traffic flow 88 22.4 74.6 100.0 Total 118 30.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 273 69.6 Total 274 69.9 Total 392 100.0 q5e To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Improve appearances of major streets e.g. College 13 3.3 25.0 25.0 Ave, School & 6th Sts. 2 Preserve hillsides 3 .8 5.8 30.8 3 Improve quality of parks throughout the city 1 .3 1.9 32.7 4 Preserve trees 14 3.6 26.9 59.6 5 Enforce codes -- less trash on streets & integrity 12 3.1 23.1 82.7 of structures 6 Create more attractive streetscapes/gateways/entr 5 1.3 9.6 92.3 ances 7 Enact a rental property inspection program 4 1.0 7.7 100.0 Total 52 13.3 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 339 86.5 Total 340 86.7 Total 392 100.0 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q5h Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Planting more trees 2 13.3 13.3 on the streets .5 2 Landscaping improvements other 6 1.5 40.0 53.3 than trees 3 Sidewalks 2 .5 13.3 66.7 4 Crosswalks 1 .3 6.7 73.3 6 Street resurfacing 4 1.0 26.7 100.0 Total 15 3.8 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 3 .8 System 374 95.4 Total 377 96.2 Total 392 100.0 q5tx In order to address <Q5>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 145 37.0 39.5 39.5 2 Maybe 91 23.2 24.8 64.3 3 No 131 33.4 35.7 100.0 Total 367 93.6 100.0 Missing System 25 6.4 Total 392 100.0 q6 Of the remaining goals for the City of Fayetteville, which is the most important to you? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Planned and managed growth 90 23.0 24.9 24.9 2 Development of Downtown 31 7.9 8.6 33.5 Fayetteville 3 Development of South 66 16.8 18.3 51.8 Fayetteville 4 Improved mobility and street 84 21.4 23.3 75.1 quality 5 A beautiful city- clean and green 90 23.0 24.9 100.0 Total 361 92.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 13 3.3 9 Refused 2 .5 System 16 4.1 Total 31 7.9 Total 392 100.0 149 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q6a Which method of managing growth would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Quality development within existing neighborhood consistent with 12 3.1 14.0 14.0 neighborhood plans 2 Develop affordable housing 19 4.8 22.1 36.0 3 Upgrade infrastructure in older 22 5.6 25.6 61.6 parts of Fayetteville 4 Growth paying for growth 25 6.4 29.1 90.7 5 New planning standards &/or regulations to support alternative 8 2.0 9.3 100.0 development Total 86 21.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 4 1.0 System 302 77.0 Total 306 78.1 Total 392 100.0 q6b To continue improving Downtown Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 More housing units in and around downtown 3 .8 10.0 10.0 2 More attractive buildings and streets 3 .8 10.0 20.0 3 More entertainment businesses and venues 1 .3 3.3 23.3 4 More unique retail opportunities attracting 13 3.3 43.3 66.7 shoppers 5 Greater ease of access and parking 10 2.6 33.3 100.0 Total 30 7.7 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 361 92.1 Total 362 92.3 Total 392 100.0 150 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q6c To improve South Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Develop more housing units in 16 4.1 25.4 25.4 and around S Fayetteville 2 Develop new parks 5 1.3 7.9 33.3 3 Improve existing parks 2 .5 3.2 36.5 4 Redevelop industrial areas for 14 3.6 22.2 58.7 non -industrial uses 5 Develop sidewalks 4 1.0 6.3 65.1 6 Improve South School Avenue 22 5.6 34.9 100.0 Total 63 16.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 3 .8 System 326 83.2 Total 329 83.9 Total 392 100.0 q6d In order to improve mobility and street quality, which would you most prefer? Valid Frequency Percent Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Develop more sidewalks 9 2.3 10.7 10.7 3 Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts 15 3.8 17.9 28.6 4 Develop improved public transportation 17 4.3 20.2 48.8 5 Improve traffic flow 43 11.0 51.2 100.0 Total 84 21.4 100.0 Missing System 308 78.6 Total 392 100.0 q6e To enhance the beauty of Fayetteville, which would you most prefer? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Improve appearances of major streets 22 5.6 25.0 25.0 e.g. College Ave, School and 6th Streets. 2 Preserve hillsides 15 3.8 17.0 42.0 3 Improve quality of parks throughout the 6 1.5 6.8 48.9 city 4 Preserve trees 12 3.1 13.6 62.5 5 Enforce codes -- less trash on streets & 17 4.3 19.3 81.8 integrity of structures 6 Create more attractive 8 2.0 9.1 90.9 streetscapes/gateways/entrances 7 Enact a rental property inspection 8 2.0 9.1 100.0 program Total 88 22.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 2 .5 System 302 77.0 Total 304 77.6 Total 392 100.0 151 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q6h Which aspect of S. School Avenue needs the most attention? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Planting more trees on the streets 2 .5 9.5 9.5 2 Landscaping improvements other 6 1.5 28.6 38.1 than trees 3 Sidewalks 3 .8 14.3 52.4 5 The center turn lane at intersections 6 1.5 28.6 81.0 6 Street resurfacing 4 1.0 19.0 100.0 Total 21 5.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 370 94.4 Total 371 94.6 Total 392 100.0 q6tx In order to address <Q6>, would you be willing to pay additional taxes? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 132 33.7 37.5 37.5 2 Maybe 90 23.0 25.6 63.1 3 No 130 33.2 36.9 100.0 Total 352 89.8 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 System 39 9.9 Total 40 10.2 Total 392 100.0 hou For each of the following types of housing in Fay, please tell me if there are too many, too few or if the number of these housing units is just about right q7a Housing for first time buyers: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Too many 30 7.7 8.5 8.5 2 Too few 245 62.5 69.6 78.1 3 Just about the right amount 77 19.6 21.9 100.0 Total 352 89.8 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 40 10.2 Total 392 100.0 152 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q7b Condominiums: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Too many 125 31.9 38.6 38.6 2 Too few 59 15.1 18.2 56.8 3 Just about the right amount 140 35.7 43.2 100.0 Total 324 82.7 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 68 17.3 Total 392 100.0 q7c Apartments: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Too many 213 54.3 57.9 57.9 2 Too few 21 5.4 5.7 63.6 3 Just about the right amount 134 34.2 36.4 100.0 Total 368 93.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 24 6.1 Total 392 100.0 q7d Single family homes: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Too many 56 14.3 15.7 15.7 2 Too few 115 29.3 32.2 47.9 3 Just about the right amount 186 47.4 52.1 100.0 Total 357 91.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 35 8.9 Total 392 100.0 q7e Housing for older adults: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Too many 4 1.0 1.2 1.2 2 Too few 225 57.4 69.2 70.5 3 Just about the right amount 96 24.5 29.5 100.0 Total 325 82.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 67 17.1 Total 392 100.0 153 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q7f Affordable housing: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Too many 7 1.8 1.9 1.9 2 Too few 296 75.5 78.9 80.8 3 Just about the right amount 72 18.4 19.2 100.0 Total 375 95.7 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 17 4.3 Total 392 100.0 q8 When you want information from the city, how do you get it? Do you obtain it through: g8m01 Citizens obtain information from the city through personal contact. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 204 52.0 52.0 52.0 2 No 188 48.0 48.0 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m02 Citizens obtain information from the city from Ward meetings. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 48 12.2 12.2 12.2 2 No 344 87.8 87.8 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m03 Citizens obtain information from the city from Council of Neighborhood Association meetings. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 62 15.8 15.8 15.8 2 No 330 84.2 84.2 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m04 Citizens obtain information from the city from newspapers. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 295 75.3 75.3 75.3 2 No 97 24.7 24.7 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 154 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 g8m06 Citizens obtain information from the city from Public Access television (CAT). Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 117 29.8 29.8 29.8 2 No 275 70.2 70.2 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m07 Citizens obtain information from the city from the Government Access channel. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 82 20.9 20.9 20.9 2 No 310 79.1 79.1 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m08 Citizens obtain information from the city from other television stations. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 197 50.3 50.3 50.3 2 No 195 49.7 49.7 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m09 Citizens obtain information from the city from the internet. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 209 53.3 53.3 53.3 2 No 183 46.7 46.7 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g8m10 Citizens obtain information from the city from inserts in utility bills. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 163 41.6 41.6 41.6 2 No 229 58.4 58.4 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 155 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q8mll Citizens do not obtain information from the city. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 4 1.0 1.0 1.0 2 No 388 99.0 99.0 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q8m98 Did the respondent select'don't know'? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 1 .3 .3 .3 2 No 391 99.7 99.7 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q8m99 Did the respondent refuse to answer q8? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 2 No 392 100.0 100.0 100.0 q9 How do you communicate with the City? Again, please tell me all the answers that apply. Do you: g9m01 Citizens communicate with the city by attending City Council meetings. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 83 21.2 21.2 21.2 2 No 309 78.8 78.8 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g9m02 Citizens communicate with the city by visiting with City Council representatives. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 98 25.0 25.0 25.0 2 No 294 75.0 75.0 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 156 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 g9m03 Citizens communicate with the city by attending Ward meetings. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 45 11.5 11.5 11.5 2 No 347 88.5 88.5 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g9m04 Citizens communicate with the city by attending Council of Neighborhood Association meetings. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 88 22.4 22.4 22.4 2 No 304 77.6 77.6 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g9m05 Citizens communicate with the city by visiting with other government representatives (e.g., mayor, city manager). Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 103 26.3 26.3 26.3 2 No 289 73.7 73.7 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g9m06 Citizens communicate with the city by telephone. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 251 64.0 64.0 64.0 2 No 141 36.0 36.0 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g9m07 Citizens communicate with the city by letter. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 88 22.4 22.4 22.4 2 No 304 77.6 77.6 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 157 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 g9m08 Citizens communicate with the city by e-mail. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 110 28.1 28.1 28.1 2 No 282 71.9 71.9 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 g9m09 Citizens communicate with the city by visiting the city website. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 97 24.7 24.7 24.7 2 No 295 75.3 75.3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q9ml0 Citizens do not communicate with the city. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 73 18.6 18.6 18.6 2 No 319 81.4 81.4 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q9m98 Did the respondent select don't know'? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 4 1.0 1.0 1.0 2 No 388 99.0 99.0 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q9m99 Did the respondent refuse to answer q9? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 2 No 392 100.0 100.0 100.0 158 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q10 Fayetteville has grown over the past two years. Would you say that Fayetteville's growth has been: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Much too slow 2 .5 .5 .5 2 Somewhat too slow 28 7.1 7.4 7.9 3 The right amount 128 32.7 33.9 41.8 4 Somewhat too fast 128 32.7 33.9 75.7 5 Much too fast 92 23.5 24.3 100.0 Total 378 96.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 14 3.6 Total 392 100.0 q11 Fayetteville's business and retail growth has been: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Much too slow 19 4.8 5.1 5.1 2 Somewhat too slow 67 17.1 17.9 23.0 3 The right amount 177 45.2 47.3 70.3 4 Somewhat too fast 76 19.4 20.3 90.6 5 Much too fast 35 8.9 9.4 100.0 Total 374 95.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 18 4.6 Total 392 100.0 q12 Fayetteville's job growth has been: ql2ml Fayetteville's job growth has been much too slow. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 30 7.7 9.3 9.3 2 No 291 74.2 90.7 100.0 Total 321 81.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 159 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q12m2 Fayetteville's job growth has been somewhat too slow. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 112 28.6 34.9 34.9 2 No 209 53.3 65.1 100.0 Total 321 81.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 q12m3 Fayetteville's job growth has been just about right. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 137 34.9 42.7 42.7 2 No 184 46.9 57.3 100.0 Total 321 81.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 q12m4 Fayetteville's job growth has been somewhat too fast. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 26 6.6 8.1 8.1 2 No 295 75.3 91.9 100.0 Total 321 81.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 q12m5 Fayetteville's job growth has been much too fast. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 7 1.8 2.2 2.2 2 No 314 80.1 97.8 100.0 Total 321 81.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 160 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q12m6 Fayetteville's job growth has been one of the above, but all jobs are minimum wage. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 96 24.5 29.9 29.9 2 No 225 57.4 70.1 100.0 Total 321 81.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 q12m8 Did the respondent select'don't know'? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes 71 18.1 18.1 18.1 2 No 321 81.9 81.9 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 q12m9 Did the respondent refuse to answer q12? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 2 No 321 81.9 100.0 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 71 18.1 Total 392 100.0 mgr Now we would like your opinions about some options for managing growth Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 116 29.6 29.6 29.6 1 276 70.4 70.4 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 161 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q13 Which do you prefer, that the City promote quality development by allowing building: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Within existing neighborhoods 201 51.3 56.9 56.9 consistent with neighborhood plans 2 Outside currently established 90 23.0 25.5 82.4 neighborhoods 3 Neither one 62 15.8 17.6 100.0 Total 353 90.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 36 9.2 9 Refused 3 .8 Total 39 9.9 Total 392 100.0 q14 How supportive or unsupportive are you of the City acquiring land to preserve open or green spaces? Are you: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Very supportive 162 41.3 42.3 42.3 2 Supportive 137 34.9 35.8 78.1 3 Neither supportive nor unsupportive 38 9.7 9.9 88.0 4 Unsupportive 26 6.6 6.8 94.8 5 Very unsupportive 20 5.1 5.2 100.0 Total 383 97.7 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 9 2.3 Total 392 100.0 q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Very well 17 4.3 5.7 5.7 2 Well 118 30.1 39.3 45.0 3 Neither well nor poorly 85 21.7 28.3 73.3 4 Poorly 65 16.6 21.7 95.0 5 Very poorly 15 3.8 5.0 100.0 Total 300 76.5 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 89 22.7 9 Refused 3 .8 Total 92 23.5 Total 392 100.0 162 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q16 How supportive or unsupportive are you of providing incentives to temporarily encourage development in specific areas of the city: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Very supportive 55 14.0 15.2 15.2 2 Supportive 173 44.1 47.9 63.2 3 Neither supportive nor unsupportive 74 18.9 20.5 83.7 4 Unsupportive 41 10.5 11.4 95.0 5 Very unsupportive 18 4.6 5.0 100.0 Total 361 92.1 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 30 7.7 9 Refused 1 .3 Total 31 7.9 Total 392 100.0 ql7ml Would you pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes to institute a smart growth plan for the area? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 177 45.2 46.8 46.8 2 No 201 51.3 53.2 100.0 Total 378 96.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 12 3.1 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 14 3.6 Total 392 100.0 g17m2 Would you pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes to buy land for greenspace that would not be developed? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 174 44.4 46.0 46.0 2 No 204 52.0 54.0 100.0 Total 378 96.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 12 3.1 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 14 3.6 Total 392 100.0 163 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q17m3 Would you pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes to buy land to keep farmland from being developed? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 129 32.9 34.1 34.1 2 No 249 63.5 65.9 100.0 Total 378 96.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 12 3.1 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 14 3.6 Total 392 100.0 g17m4 Would you pay an extra $10.00 to $20.00 per year in taxes to buy land for parks? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 194 49.5 51.3 51.3 2 No 184 46.9 48.7 100.0 Total 378 96.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 12 3.1 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 14 3.6 Total 392 100.0 q17m5 Are you unwilling to pay any additional taxes (silent)? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 79 20.2 20.9 20.9 2 No 299 76.3 79.1 100.0 Total 378 96.4 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 12 3.1 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 14 3.6 Total 392 100.0 q17m8 Did the respondent select'don't know'? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 12 3.1 3.1 3.1 2 No 378 96.4 96.9 100.0 Total 390 99.5 100.0 Missing 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 392 100.0 164 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 q17m9 Did the respondent refuse to answer q17? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 2 .5 .5 .5 2 No 378 96.4 99.5 100.0 Total 380 96.9 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 12 3.1 Total 392 100.0 q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, projects or other things that you would like to tell Fayetteville's city leaders? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid 1 Yes, please go ahead: 245 62.5 62.5 62.5 2 No 147 37.5 37.5 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 demo We're nearly done. I just need to ask you a few questions to make sure we've talked to a wide variety of people from all over the city tenu How long have you lived in Fayetteville? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Less than one year 26 6.6 6.6 6.6 2 1 to 5 years 64 16.3 16.3 23.0 3 6 to 10 years 57 14.5 14.5 37.5 4 11 to 20 years 88 22.4 22.4 59.9 5 More than 20 years, but not all my life 128 32.7 32.7 92.6 6 All of my life 29 7.4 7.4 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 165 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 stly On what street do you live? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 2 Cato Springs Rd. 1 .3 .3 .3 3 College Ave. 1 .3 .3 .5 4 Crossover (Highway 265) 3 .8 .8 1.3 5 Garland Ave. 2 .5 .5 1.8 6 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16) 7 1.8 1.8 3.6 7 Lafayette 1 .3 .3 3.9 8 Lake Sequoyah Dr. 2 .5 .5 4.4 9 Leverett 5 1.3 1.3 5.7 10 Maple St. 1 .3 .3 6.0 11 Mission Blvd. (Route 45) 2 .5 .5 6.5 12 North St. 2 .5 .5 7.0 13 Rockcliff St. 2 .5 .5 7.5 14 Rolling Hills Blvd. 1 .3 .3 7.8 15 Sang Ave. 1 .3 .3 8.0 16 S. School St. 2 .5 .5 8.5 17 Sixth St. (Highway 62) 1 .3 .3 8.8 18 Sycamore 1 .3 .3 9.1 19 Township Rd. 1 .3 .3 9.3 20 Wedington Rd. 3 .8 .8 10.1 21 Zion Rd. 2 .5 .5 10.6 22 Other street 345 88.0 89.4 100.0 Total 386 98.5 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 1 .3 99 Refused 5 1.3 Total 6 1.5 Total 392 100.0 odev Is your street number even or odd? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Odd 1 .3 10.0 10.0 2 Even 8 2.0 80.0 90.0 8 Don't know 1 .3 10.0 100.0 Total 10 2.6 100.0 Missing System 382 97.4 Total 392 100.0 166 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 csst What is the nearest cross street to your home? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 2 Crossover (Highway 24 6.1 6.3 6.3 265) 3 Garland Ave. 7 1.8 1.8 8.2 4 Huntsville Rd. (Route 16) 9 2.3 2.4 10.5 5 Lafayette 2 .5 .5 11.1 6 Leverett 4 1.0 1.1 12.1 7 Maple St. 7 1.8 1.8 13.9 8 Mission Blvd. (Route 45) 16 4.1 4.2 18.2 9 North St. 6 1.5 1.6 19.7 10 Old Missouri Rd. 10 2.6 2.6 22.4 11 Old Wire Rd. 19 4.8 5.0 27.4 12 Razorback 5 1.3 1.3 28.7 13 Rock St. 1 .3 .3 28.9 14 S. School St. 5 1.3 1.3 30.3 15 Sang Ave. 8 2.0 2.1 32.4 16 Sixth St. (Highway 62) 7 1.8 1.8 34.2 17 Sycamore 5 1.3 1.3 35.5 18 Township Rd. 12 3.1 3.2 38.7 19 Wedington Rd. 21 5.4 5.5 44.2 20 Zion Rd. 1 .3 .3 44.5 21 Other street 211 53.8 55.5 100.0 Total 380 96.9 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 7 1.8 99 Refused 5 1.3 Total 12 3.1 Total 392 100.0 resd Which of these best describes your residence: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 One family house detached 299 76.3 76.5 76.5 from any other houses 2 One family house attached 18 4.6 4.6 81.1 to one or more houses 3 A building with two or more 62 15.8 15.9 96.9 apartments 4 Mobile home 3 .8 .8 97.7 5 Dormitory or residence hall 1 .3 .3 98.0 6 Other 8 2.0 2.0 100.0 Total 391 99.7 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 1 .3 Total 392 100.0 167 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_resd Open: Which of these best describes your residence: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 383 97.7 97.7 97.7 Condo 1 .3 .3 98.0 condo attached to one 1 98.2 other structure .3 .3 Duplex 1 .3 .3 98.5 Duplex. 1 .3 .3 98.7 retirement community 1 .3 .3 99.0 Retirement village. 1 .3 .3 99.2 Two family house 1 .3 .3 99.5 two or more 1 99.7 condominiums .3 .3 Wedington Dr. 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 reas What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Close to family 71 18.1 18.2 18.2 2 Quality of life 72 18.4 18.5 36.7 3 Close to work 62 15.8 15.9 52.6 4 Close to the U of A 40 10.2 10.3 62.8 5 School quality 13 3.3 3.3 66.2 6 The weather 4 1.0 1.0 67.2 9 Born here 20 5.1 5.1 72.3 10 All of the above (silent) 68 17.3 17.4 89.7 11 Other 40 10.2 10.3 100.0 Total 390 99.5 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 1 .3 99 Refused 1 .3 Total 2 .5 Total 392 100.0 168 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_reas Open: What is the top reason you choose to live in Fayetteville? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 'The quality of life is going downhill' 1 .3 .3 .3 352 89.8 89.8 90.1 All but quality of life. 1 .3 .3 90.3 All of the above except for "high value for the 1 90.6 tax dollar" .3 .3 all of the above except I wasn't born here 1 .3 .3 90.8 All of the above except I wasn't born here 1 .3 .3 91.1 Because I just plain like it here. I have no one living here or going to school here. The 1 .3 .3 91.3 people are friendly. business opportunity 1 .3 .3 91.6 church involvement. 1 .3 .3 91.8 Close to family and work 1 .3 .3 92.1 Close to hospital. because of getting older. 1 .3 .3 92.3 Close to school. 1 .3 .3 92.6 Close to shopping. 1 .3 .3 92.9 Cultural, college town atmosphere, good 1 93.1 climate and good location .3 .3 Graduated from U of A. Fayetteville is 1 93.4 unique. Recreation. Scenery. .3 .3 hurricane in La. 1 .3 .3 93.6 Husband's job 1 .3 .3 93.9 Husband is blind and needs transportation...this is the only city with 1 .3 .3 94.1 transits for handicap Husbands job 1 .3 .3 94.4 I built this house and have friend around 1 94.6 here .3 .3 I inherited the old home place and built a house. If I had known the hassle that I got 1 .3 .3 94.9 for the permits I would have never started. I just like the country 1 .3 .3 95.2 It's the greenest city and has the best long 1 95.4 range plan. .3 .3 job relocation 1 .3 .3 95.7 live here most of life., and its beautiful... lots 1 95.9 of great people and I'm graduate of u of a .3 .3 Lived here since the age of five. 1 .3 .3 96.2 Lived on a farm, when husband passed away I gave the farm to my daughter and 1 96.4 son in law, because it was too much work to .3 .3 keep the farm going by myself. Married an Arkansas man. 1 .3 .3 96.7 My job is in Huntsville and Fayetteville was the closest acceptable school system for my 1 .3 .3 96.9 kids. Not enough money to move back to 1 97.2 California. .3 .3 Not sure what to do after my husband died, 1 97.4 he was from here and we were transferred. .3 .3 Parents forced me to move here while in 8th 1 97.7 grade. .3 .3 169 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Public Transportation 1 .3 .3 98.0 Recreation opportunities, quality of life and 1 98.2 close to family. .3 .3 the beautiful land 1 .3 .3 98.5 The beauty of the city. 1 .3 .3 98.7 Thought the cost of living was going to be lower, but it wasn't. The price for groceries 1 .3 .3 99.0 are too high. To get married. 1 .3 .3 99.2 We wanted a place that's close to school, good water, close to work, and close to 1 99.5 church. My mother prayed about it and .3 .3 that's how we ended up at Fayetteville. Within traveling distance of the V. A. 1 99.7 Hospital. .3 .3 Works in Springdale but can't afford to sell 1 100.0 house and move. .3 .3 Total 392 100.0 100.0 work Which of the following best describes you? Are you: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Working full-time -- 35 hours a week or more 177 45.2 45.2 45.2 2 Working part-time 27 6.9 6.9 52.0 3 Looking for work 3 .8 .8 52.8 4 Student, not working 10 2.6 2.6 55.4 5 Student, working part- time 6 1.5 1.5 56.9 6 Student, working full- time 9 2.3 2.3 59.2 7 A full-time homemaker 30 7.7 7.7 66.8 8 Retired and work part or full-time 27 6.9 6.9 73.7 9 Retired and don't work 95 24.2 24.2 98.0 10 Other 8 2.0 2.0 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 170 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 o_work Open: Which of the following best describes you? Are you: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 384 98.0 98.0 98.0 Disable 1 .3 .3 98.2 disabled 1 .3 .3 98.5 I am not working. 1 .3 .3 98.7 Part time but also looking for a job. 1 .3 .3 99.0 Self-employed 1 .3 .3 99.2 Self -Employed 1 .3 .3 99.5 Social Security Disability 1 .3 .3 99.7 Teacher, looking for a position, work most of the 1 .3 .3 100.0 time substitute teaching. Total 392 100.0 100.0 cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to work (school) one way? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 One quarter hour or less 287 73.2 77.4 77.4 -- 15 minutes or less 2 Half hour -- 30 minutes 68 17.3 18.3 95.7 3 Three quarters hour -- 45 13 3.3 3.5 99.2 minutes 4 One hour -- 60 minutes 2 .5 .5 99.7 5 Hour and 15 minutes -- 1 100.0 75 minutes .3 .3 Total 371 94.6 100.0 Missing 97 Not applicable (doesn't leave home) 17 4.3 98 Don't know 4 1.0 Total 21 5.4 Total 392 100.0 hisp Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Yes 10 2.6 2.6 2.6 2 No 381 97.2 97.4 100.0 Total 391 99.7 100.0 Missing 9 Refused 1 .3 Total 392 100.0 171 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 race What is your race? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 White 352 89.8 90.0 90.0 2 Black or African - American 10 2.6 2.6 92.6 3 Asian 8 2.0 2.0 94.6 4 American Indian or Alaska native 10 2.6 2.6 97.2 5 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 .3 .3 97.4 6 Other 10 2.6 2.6 100.0 Total 391 99.7 100.0 Missing 9 Refused 1 .3 Total 392 100.0 o_race Open: What is your race? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 382 97.4 97.4 97.4 American 1 .3 .3 97.7 Argentinean 1 .3 .3 98.0 Chinese 1 .3 .3 98.2 European 1 .3 .3 98.5 German (Caucasian) 1 .3 .3 98.7 Human Race 1 .3 .3 99.0 Indonesian 1 .3 .3 99.2 Mexican 1 .3 .3 99.5 Mexicana 1 .3 .3 99.7 Mexicana 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 392 100.0 100.0 172 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 educ What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 12th grade or less, no diploma 18 4.6 4.6 4.6 2 High school graduate or GED 61 15.6 15.7 20.3 3 Some college, no degree 84 21.4 21.6 41.9 4 Associate degree 38 9.7 9.8 51.7 5 Bachelor's degree 90 23.0 23.1 74.8 6 Graduate or professional degree 98 25.0 25.2 100.0 Total 389 99.2 100.0 Missing 9 Refused 3 .8 Total 392 100.0 vote Which of the following statements best describes you in the 2006 governor's election: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 I did not vote (in the election last November) 63 16.1 16.4 16.4 2 I thought about voting last time- but didn't 19 4.8 4.9 21.4 3 I usually vote, but didn't last time 27 6.9 7.0 28.4 4 1 am sure I voted 275 70.2 71.6 100.0 Total 384 98.0 100.0 Missing 8 Don't know 6 1.5 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 8 2.0 Total 392 100.0 173 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Age Age of Respondent Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 18 1 .3 .3 .3 20 3 .8 .8 1.0 21 2 .5 .5 1.5 22 3 .8 .8 2.3 23 2 .5 .5 2.8 24 3 .8 .8 3.6 25 6 1.5 1.5 5.1 26 3 .8 .8 5.9 27 4 1.0 1.0 6.9 28 6 1.5 1.5 8.5 29 3 .8 .8 9.3 30 3 .8 .8 10.0 31 6 1.5 1.5 11.6 32 8 2.0 2.1 13.6 33 6 1.5 1.5 15.2 34 6 1.5 1.5 16.7 35 4 1.0 1.0 17.7 36 5 1.3 1.3 19.0 37 5 1.3 1.3 20.3 38 4 1.0 1.0 21.3 39 8 2.0 2.1 23.4 40 3 .8 .8 24.2 41 9 2.3 2.3 26.5 42 4 1.0 1.0 27.5 43 7 1.8 1.8 29.3 44 5 1.3 1.3 30.6 45 5 1.3 1.3 31.9 46 3 .8 .8 32.6 47 4 1.0 1.0 33.7 48 10 2.6 2.6 36.2 49 12 3.1 3.1 39.3 50 7 1.8 1.8 41.1 51 5 1.3 1.3 42.4 52 7 1.8 1.8 44.2 53 10 2.6 2.6 46.8 54 9 2.3 2.3 49.1 55 8 2.0 2.1 51.2 56 12 3.1 3.1 54.2 57 8 2.0 2.1 56.3 58 5 1.3 1.3 57.6 59 12 3.1 3.1 60.7 60 15 3.8 3.9 64.5 174 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent 61 4 1.0 1.0 65.6 62 6 1.5 1.5 67.1 63 4 1.0 1.0 68.1 64 6 1.5 1.5 69.7 65 9 2.3 2.3 72.0 66 6 1.5 1.5 73.5 67 4 1.0 1.0 74.6 68 5 1.3 1.3 75.8 69 2 .5 .5 76.3 70 7 1.8 1.8 78.1 71 7 1.8 1.8 79.9 72 3 .8 .8 80.7 73 8 2.0 2.1 82.8 74 4 1.0 1.0 83.8 75 8 2.0 2.1 85.9 76 3 .8 .8 86.6 77 11 2.8 2.8 89.5 78 3 .8 .8 90.2 79 5 1.3 1.3 91.5 80 7 1.8 1.8 93.3 81 5 1.3 1.3 94.6 82 3 .8 .8 95.4 83 5 1.3 1.3 96.7 84 4 1.0 1.0 97.7 85 1 .3 .3 97.9 86 3 .8 .8 98.7 87 3 .8 .8 99.5 89 1 .3 .3 99.7 96 1 .3 .3 100.0 Total 389 99.2 100.0 Missing 9999 Refused to answer 3 .8 Total 392 100.0 175 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 inco How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be in 2007? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Less than $15,000 30 7.7 9.5 9.5 2 $15,001 to $25,000 32 8.2 10.1 19.6 3 $25,001 to $35,000 36 9.2 11.4 30.9 4 $35,001 to $50,000 42 10.7 13.2 44.2 5 $50,001 to $75,000 66 16.8 20.8 65.0 6 $75,001 to $100,000 40 10.2 12.6 77.6 7 $100,001 to $150,000 44 11.2 13.9 91.5 8 More than $150,000 27 6.9 8.5 100.0 Total 317 80.9 100.0 Missing 98 Don't know 37 9.4 99 Refused 38 9.7 Total 75 19.1 Total 392 100.0 gend Finally, are you: Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 1 Male 182 46.4 46.7 46.7 2 Female 208 53.1 53.3 100.0 Total 390 99.5 100.0 Missing 9 Refused 2 .5 Total 392 100.0 176 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 APPENDIX E: CROSSTABULATED DATA q1b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's City government? * project Project name Crosstabulation project Project name Total FCS05 FCS07 q1b How would 1 Excellent Count 28 17 45 you rate the % within q1 b How would you rate effectiveness of the effectiveness of Fayetteville's 62.2% 37.8% 100.0% Fayetteville's City City government? government? % within project Project name 7.2% 4.7% 6.0% % of Total 3.7% 2.3% 6.0% 2 Good Count 240 199 439 % within q1 b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's 54.7% 45.3% 100.0% City government? within project Project name 62.0% 54.5% 58.4% of Total 31.9% 26.5% 58.4% 3 Neither Count 75 94 169 good nor % within q1 b How would you rate poor the effectiveness of Fayetteville's 44.4% 55.6% 100.0% City government? % within project Project name 19.4% 25.8% 22.5% % of Total 10.0% 12.5% 22.5% 4 Poor Count 31 44 75 % within q1 b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's 41.3% 58.7% 100.0% City government? within project Project name 8.0% 12.1% 10.0% % of Total 4.1% 5.9% 10.0% 5 Very poor Count 13 11 24 % within q1 b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's 54.2% 45.8% 100.0% City government? % within project Project name 3.4% 3.0% 3.2% % of Total 1.7% 1.5% 3.2% Total Count 387 365 752 % within q1 b How would you rate the effectiveness of Fayetteville's 51.5% 48.5% 100.0% City government? % within project Project name 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% % of Total 51.5% 48.5% 100.0% 177 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Chi -Square Tests Asymp. Sig. Value df (2 -sided) Pearson Chi -Square 10.439(a) 4 .034 Likelihood Ratio 10.480 4 .033 N of Valid Cases 752 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 11.65. cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to work (school) one way? * project Project name Crosstabulation project Project name Total FCS05 FCS07 Gong How 1 One quarter hour Count 301 287 588 long, on or less -- 15 % within cong How long, on average, minutes or less average, does it take you to get to 51.2% 48.8% 100.0% does it take work (school) one way? you to get to % within project Project name 75.6% 77.4% 76.5% work (school) % of Total 39.1% 37.3% 76.5% one way? 2 Half hour -- 30 Count 74 68 142 minutes % within cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to 52.1% 47.9% 100.0% work (school) one way? % within project Project name 18.6% 18.3% 18.5% % of Total 9.6% 8.8% 18.5% 3 Three quarters Count 16 13 29 hour -- 45 minutes % within cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to 55.2% 44.8% 100.0% work (school) one way? % within project Project name 4.0% 3.5% 3.8% % of Total 2.1% 1.7% 3.8% 4 One hour -- 60 Count 2 2 4 minutes % within cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to 50.0% 50.0% 100.0% work (school) one way? within project Project name .5% .5% .5% of Total .3% .3% .5% 5 Hour and 15 Count 1 1 2 minutes -- 75 % within cong How long, on minutes average, does it take you to get to 50.0% 50.0% 100.0% work (school) one way? % within project Project name .3% .3% .3% % of Total .1% .1% .3% 8 Two hours -- 120 Count 3 0 3 minutes % within cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to 100.0% .0% 100.0% work (school) one way? within project Project name .8% .0% .4% of Total .4% .0% .4% 9 Two and a Count 1 0 1 quarter hours or % within cong How long, on 100.0% .0% 100.0% 178 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 project Project name Total FCS05 FCS07 more -- 135 min or average, does it take you to get to more work (school) one way? % within project Project name .3% .0% .1% % of Total .1% .0% .1% Total Count 398 371 769 % within cong How long, on average, does it take you to get to 51.8% 48.2% 100.0% work (school) one way? % within project Project name 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% % of Total 51.8% 48.2% 100.0% Chi -Square Tests Asymp. Sig. Value df (2 -sided) Pearson Chi -Square 3.954(a) 6 .683 Likelihood Ratio 5.495 6 .482 N of Valid Cases 769 a 8 cells (57.1 %) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is .48. q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: * project Project name Crosstabulation project Project name Total FCS05 FCS07 q15 How well or 1 Very well Count 26 17 43 poorly do you feel the % within q15 How well City is following or poorly do you feel established long-term the City is following o 60.5 /0 0100.0% 39.5 /0 land use plans? Are established long-term they following them: land use plans? Are they following them: % within project 8.2% 5.7% 7.0% Project name % of Total 4.2% 2.8% 7.0% 2 Well Count 129 118 247 % within q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following 52.2% 47.8% 100.0% established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: % within project 40.7% 39.3% 40.0% Project name % of Total 20.9% 19.1% 40.0% 3 Neither well nor Count 94 85 179 poorly % within q15 How well or poorly do you feel 52.5% 47.5 /0 100.0/o ° the City is following 179 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 pect Project name Total FCS05 I FCS07 established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: % within project 29.7% 28.3% 29.0% Project name % of Total 15.2% 13.8% 29.0% 4 Poorly Count 47 65 112 % within q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following 42.0% 58.0% 100.0% established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: % within project 14.8% 21.7% 18.2% Project name % of Total 7.6% 10.5% 18.2% 5 Very poorly Count 21 15 36 % within q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following 58.3% 41.7% 100.0% established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: % within project 6.6% 5.0% 5.8% Project name % of Total 3.4% 2.4% 5.8% Total Count 317 300 617 % within q15 How well or poorly do you feel the City is following 51.4% 48.6% 100.0% established long-term land use plans? Are they following them: % within project 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Project name % of Total 51.4% 48.6% 100.0% Chi -Square Tests Asymp. Sig. Value df (2 -sided) Pearson Chi -Square 6.255(a) 4 .181 Likelihood Ratio 6.282 4 .179 N of Valid Cases 617 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 17.50. 180 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 APPENDIX F: OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency Roads and Mobility Planning and Its Implementation About a year ago, there was a published improvement for Hwy 71, what it would look like after proposed improvement. I wish 4 1 1 that would happen soon. Curious as to how they are to handle the layout of Maple/Gregg and the railroad situation. Seen plans that were 4 1 1 way too complex. Would like to see a simpler plan. I would like this city to be more comprehensive on transportation planning, especially in the mall area. There are 4 1 1 better alternatives and these have been suggested to the city... Start spending money on transportation networks... ...There doesn't seem to be a lot of planning based on what streets can hold now vs. what they plan to do in the future with 4 1 the streets, with the development they've done now... I have a question. Why did the city government spend a lot of money improving Fletcher instead of connecting Drake and 4 1 1 Gregg streets? They should let citizens decide for themselves how to process 4 1 1 plans for transportation... ...Too much money spent on the intersection of School and 4 1 1 College. I think they need more street improvements. Traffic is getting so bad, we don't seem to be getting improvement in streets. 4 1 1 We're putting too much emphasis on sidewalks and trails. Focus more on streets. Secondly, I am at this time not interested in spending a lot of 4 1 money to improve College Avenue... I do not like the Master Street Plan. They're proposing a 4 lane blvd in front of our house and will in essence destroy an 4 1 1 established neighborhood. Neighborhood Streets Appreciate their fixing driveways. Street has been resurfaced 2 X since 1985, no curbing. Neglected their street when 4 1 1 resurfacing in the neighborhood. ... The street entrance to Wedington Place Senior apartments is too narrow and needs to be widened because of the new 4 1 buildings being developed. Speed tables need to get further out from the inner city to 4 1 1 developments and in neighborhoods. ...and I particularly despise the traffic calming devices in the $250,000 dollar budget that they plan to spend on those devices 4 1 in 2008.... ...Street dept. doing a great job but get rid of the speed bumps. 4 1 1 181 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I hate the speed bumps that are put in. I hit a speed bump at 25 mph speed limit in the morning. I hoped I did not hurt my vehicle. I think they should be painted a bright color for easy 4 1 1 vision. The sun casts shadows across the road so you do not notice the white lines on the road.... ...Clean up Betty Jo Drive and other slum streets. Let the rich people pay for clean up the lake in East Fayetteville that public 4 1 1 can't get to... I am most concerned to maintain the existing neighborhoods, they're trying to stack condos onto our existing roads. The landowners want to maximize their density, but they can't do 4 1 1 that in established neighborhoods because the streets are not built for that, and they can't abuse the people that already live on the city streets like that. Ideas for Improving Streets, Roads and Mobility Better access to 540 on north and beautification on south. 4 1 1 ...Make exit and on ramps go to access roads for less 4 1 congestion.... I think they need to watch how they're developing the roads so 4 1 1 that there isn't so much traffic, such as widening roads. ...I'd like for them to maintain the streets better, they need repair and widen the streets --we've got way too much traffic for 4 1 the streets. I think we need to be doing something serious about transportation. More through -streets are needed to improve 4 1 1 traffic. ...There needs East-West corridors on some streets. 4 1 I would like work to be done on east -west corridor. Re-route 4 1 1 corridor through North St. Have Highway 45 took off of route. My number one complaint is infrastructure, there is no major 4 1 1 way to get east -west and it is very frustrating... North and South, East and West Roads that go straight A �b. ...getting some [streets] built to get to the Fayetteville mall and 4 1 to other businesses around that area. ...Emphasis on more infrastructure development. Example, 4 1 some place [interstate is life line to city] need more lanes. Safety 182 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency The safety of streets. There's a lot of trash on the streets, large rocks from the trucks hauling rocks, boards. I think it is a hazard. Maybe there should be someone to police the areas. There are a lot of dead trees along the road with branches dropping into the road. Someone should take a look at it. Perhaps the trash pick up people or street department should try to keep the trash off the road, trees, brush on corners where you 4 1 1 cannot see. Visibility in parking lots, entrances to business and streets, blind spots from plants should be addressed. Greenery at corners should not block the view. Sometimes metal objects like hub caps or car parts or plastic --just any type of large trash. Perhaps a regulation to tie down brush when hauling to waste management. Glass is left on the road when there is an accident. ...I wish the police would sit at intersections, such as Joyce and 4 1 71B, more often to catch people who run red lights. When the shrubbery blocks ability to see if there is oncoming 4 1 1 traffic, then that is dangerous... Specific Needs Do something about Rupple Road, it's dangerous.... There is too much traffic, it is horrible on Rupple Road. don't send the 4 1 1 police, need speed bumps instead. Need a 3 -way stop at Appleby and Bishop St. 4 1 1 ...Easier to access Fulbright from College street... 4 1 ...North College, Rolling Hills, Milsap, and Joyce area need 4 1 more traffic control... Traffic Do somethine about the traffic. 4 1 1 Institute some traffic control. 4 1 ...I'm getting concerned about the lack of stoplights in some places and wish that could be remodeled to make traffic flow 4 1 smoother in certain places. Improve ... flow (flyover at 71 and 540)... 4 1 Improving traffic flow is the most important thing that needs 4 1 1 to be fixed. Just that we need traffic flow control. 4 1 1 Get someone who knows how to set up traffic devices in a way to help the flow of traffic rather than impede it. Need better timing on lights where you can catch more green lights rather 4 1 1 than go from red light to red light -- get someone that knows how to do traffic engineering.... ...have something done about traffic congestion. 4 1 1 Too much traffic congestion. 4 1 1 Traffic is horrible, it takes 1 hour to get to work and work is only 8 miles from my house, it takes 35 to 45 minutes it's 4 1 1 ridiculous! ! ! ! Do whatever it takes, traffic is horrible!!! It's stupid! ! ! ! 183 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Respon- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency I try to avoid when school is out in the afternoon, traffic jams around Root School is what I am talking about. I know they have widened the road for cars to wait for students to get in the 4 1 cars to go home. Maybe they need to make the waiting lanes We need more arterial roads that can handle high volume 4 1 1 traffic... Streets need more left hand turn lanes the back up of cars is 4 1 1 getting bad. Street Repair Is Needed Fix the... street quality. 4 1 Fix the roads, built correctly... Fix the entire road not just 4 1 1 parts... Street repairs; I thought the city tax on gas was to pay for the 4 1 1 upkeep... Stress getting the streets fixed and ... 4 1 1 Improve infrastructure... 4 1 1 More money spent on streets and highways and .... 4 1 I don't think the streets are laid out very well, they're crooked 4 1 1 and narrow. Highways and roads, primarily the major and minor incompetent are for cars, not bicycles, forget bicycle trails on 4 1 1 those. Temporary Inconveniences of Road Construction and/or Street Repair I struggle with the traffic and the way things are blocked every 4 1 1 day for the work on streets... When they do road work, they should notify people earlier. 4 1 1 Roads and Growth I think the roads need to be improved considerably before you 4 1 1 will have any significant growth. I'm concerned with street infrastructure being able to handle 4 1 1 the growth we've had, especially on 265 and Township... ...Also sometimes see that all this growth is not supported by the infrastructure which is needed, such as roads. However, I do not feel that I should pay for that such as the development 4 1 on the periphery of the city with only two-lane roads suddenly needing more streets... ...I just wish they'd leave the city alone for a little while, traffic 4 1 is terrible... ...It would be a place that people would want to live in without traffic. If it becomes very crowded and traffic in unwieldy it 4 1 would lose the charm and reduce the quality of life... Improve Transportation I think we need better transportation... 4 1 1 Focus Only on Streets Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency Stop building so many sidewalks and start repairing our 4 1 1 streets. The one thing I would like to do is just allocate more money 4 1 1 for the street development or traffic flow. They ought to listen to the other 80% of the population that 4 1 1 don't ride bicycles or motor scooters to work. Too much emphasis on sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes. 4 1 Sidewalks are unused.... Stop Lights and Other Lighting ...I think a lot of the streets need more stop lights... 4 1 Examine the streets where they're building; some places need stop lights -- like the intersection at Steamboat and 4 1 1 Wedington... ...traffic lights are not programmed correctly. Fix Wedington 4 1 lights. only need 2... I think the City should have more lights on the streets, such as 4 1 1 where I live on 265; we can barely see... Total Roads and Mobility 73 49 Alternative Transportation City needs a fine bike trail like Boulder, CO so it would be 12 1 1 possible to live without a car. I think we need to continue to support public transportation like Ozark Transportation and Razorback Transit, adding more 12 1 1 1 routes and more vehicles. I would like to see more bike paths around the city, because there are a lot of bike riders here and they need somewhere to 12 1 1 ride that is not dangerous. I would like to see more transportation for over 50 or 60, those who can't drive anymore. Transportation to places outside 12 1 1 normal bus routes such as the doctor, etc. I would like to see more...public transportation... 12 1 I would like to see the city get the trolley to run on Saturday 12 1 1 1 and also the Ozark regional transit (blue transit busses). I would like to stress importance of bicycle network and streets that support bicycle and sidewalks. To make 12 1 1 Fayetteville a walk able and friendly city. There are too many dogs that make noise. I'm supportive of developing the trail system. 12 1 1 Keep going with the walking trails, the plan to connect all the walking trails in the city is a great idea. I enjoy walking trails 12 1 1 very much. keep up the bike trails... 12 1 1 like trails. ride a bike without getting killed on the city streets 12 1 1 More bike trails... She really loves the bike trails. 12 185 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Respon- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency More pedestrian -friendly. Lots of money is spent on new sidewalks and on my block they're blocked by dumpsters, trash 12 1 1 cans and fences. Need sidewalks and bicycle lanes and improvements on 12 1 1 Highway 71 Business. One of the things I feel passionate about is expanding the trails systems as a means of alternative transportation. It's not just 12 1 1 leisure. Really would like to see public transportation expanded, especially for non -drivers and the elderly scattered all over the 12 1 1 1 area. Much more public transportation. Should be some kind of public transportation especially for the 12 1 1 1 elderly. ...and the bus system needs some work. I have a 72 year old mother that could absolutely use some type of transit around 12 1 1 here... ...I also have a concern about the bike trail program: the fact that they're adding bike lanes to Highway 265 seems an 12 1 1 unnecessary cost. ...I'm sick and tired of this business of trails which very few 12 1 people use. ...We need to look to the future of transportation like a monorail system, how are people going to move about 12 1 1 Northwest Arkansas without automobiles. Bus routes should be better advertised... 12 1 1 I would like to have the buses go further out on Wedington Dr., past Baygel Comers. It would be nice if the ORT would run on Saturdays, and it'd be nice if they offered night services. 1 12 1 1 1 would like the buses to run on Sunday and Sunday nights. Bus service isn't very good when the University closes down, it'd be nice if they'd have better service in the summer. It would be a dream if we could have public transportation.. .1 12 1 1 am thankful for the.. .walking trails... On the whole, I think they've done a good job making the city a 12 1 1 good place to live with trails... Connect the trails. Get more walking trails. 12 1 1 ...I really like Gully Park and Wilson Park for walking. I like 12 1 the new walking trail they put in by Butterfield Village... ...Sewer system is going to pot and should be more of a priority 12 1 1 than the walking trails which are a waste of money... Total Alternative Transportation 28 21 8 Greenspace and Environmental Issues Create new parks. 5 1 1 ...I am thankful for the parks.. .and the open space that we do have. We have some of the woodlands that we're leaving alone 5 1 which I really like; I'm very grateful for that. I have expressed my thanks to the mayor about this before. LE]SJ Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency Look, let's take care of what going on today not so much about 5 1 1 the future. Too many parks, we have enough parks already. I was very pleased that there is a fairly concise plan for Fayetteville that is environmentally friendly and conducive for 5 1 living in Fayetteville. More green space and trees. Less buildings being built for no reason. Overall, a lot of good things. Recycling is a good program. It makes a big impact on how green the city is. They are doing a 5 1 1 pretty eood job. Preserve the hill sides. Quit allowing the hills to be cut back. 5 1 1 Pretty fair job... recycling... some cities don't do the things that 5 1 1 Fayetteville does... so the city is doing a pretty good job. ...And it's vital to preserve the riparian zones along creeks. 5 1 ...City needs a sustainability plan and a very supportive 5 1 community of a sustainability director. ...Fayetteville has one of the prime opportunities to be one of the top cities with its green features scattered throughout the 5 1 1 city so they should continue and support that even more. ...I think it's a smart move to create and keep green space 5 1 1 within the city. ...I'm happy to see the interest in green and clean city and environmental sustainability. I would like to see them pay as 5 1 much attention to this as much as possible. ...Keep as many trees as we can in this town, and plant more, the prettier you make the town the more people will want to 5 1 live here... ...More emphasis on infill and keeping boundaries, containing sprawl. Some green space should go to greenbelts to define 5 1 outer edges and keep sprawl down. ...Quit building so many apartments and cutting down all the , , trees. Many business parking lots are lacking trees. 5 1 I feel the character of city is being lost due to rampant hillside development and tree cutting everywhere. Once charm is gone from the city it's never going to be recovered. I've lived in west 5 1 1 and watched cities go through rampant growth and the racial and financial diversity went away. I'd hate to see that happen in Fayetteville. I don't support the hillside growth along College. It use to be very green and very not over developed. Now its way too 5 1 1 developed. I would like to see that stop. I'm all about green space. I don't like development for profit. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I think it's very important that we keep in mind that the more green spaces we have in the form of neighborhood parks and undeveloped areas in the midst of developments that are more enjoyable, the more beautiful that Fayetteville will be.. .Another suggestion I have is --I work as home health aid -there is no recycling in retirement centers. In homes and apartments there 5 1 are recycling bins. In retirement homes, there is no way for the clients to recycle. No recycle bins, either individually or in a certain location where clients can take plastic bottles, etc. This is one way these people can contribute to the solution to the problem... Very supportive of all the efforts to preserve and enhance Fayetteville's environment that Mayor Coody has initiated, I would like to see lots of support from the city council for that. Many of us including myself highly value the presence of trees, 5 1 1 gardens, and other signs of nature's beauty enhancing the quality of life here in Fayetteville as well as improving our physical and mental health. ...I don't mind paying taxes for services rendered, I'm for beautifying the city, but we need a priority system for what is 5 1 best for the majority of the users, not just a few. Need to practice the fiscal prudence as best they can. The pendulum has gone about as far as it ought to go on a clean and 5 1 1 green city, and a little more emphasis needs to go towards the economic vitality of the city. They spend too much time on sidewalks and nature stuff and 5 1 1 not enough on taking care of growth in the area. ...Too much green. We go way overboard with this. 5 1 1 I really think we're spending too much money to subsidize 5 1 recycling programs and the green space... I would like them to spend less money on environmental 5 1 1 projects, and more money on safety and protection. Total Greenspace and Environmental Issues 27 16 0 Encourage Businesses and Jobs to Come to Fayetteville City government stop being so restrictive with there business 19 1 1 codes... Encourage them to be more open to new businesses. 19 1 1 I feel like we're lagging in business and retail development 19 1 compared to Bentonville and Rogers... I think the city should manage their resources better. There is a lot of mismanagement of resources lots of opportunities for 19 1 1 business that are overlooked and ignored, for whatever reason they just go to other cities. Keep in check some of the regulations, impact fees, and requirements that may lead to impeding business development 19 1 1 in Fayetteville. Need more industry... 19 1 1 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency Stay out of building businesses. Let free enterprise handle it.... 19 1 We need more high-tech jobs. No 21st century jobs. There are 19 1 1 no high-tech markets or jobs for people with science degrees. We need more moderate to upscale hotels. 19 1 1 We need to be more open about letting business in. We need the tax dollars. Our revenues have been going down and we 19 1 1 need the revenue from business. We need to grow more industries and business jobs not to be 19 1 1 anti -industry. ...and remove the silly ass restrictions and barriers imposed to 19 1 1 start up and operate local businesses. ...Be more business friendly, seems to be disagreement on the board as far as getting things moving quickly, specifically the Divinity building on Dickson, is not even being built. The 19 1 1 board changed their criteria after they approved the construction of that building. The money can go to Rogers just as easily... ...Be more user friendly to commercial development otherwise 19 1 it's all going to Rogers and Bentonville. ...I am supportive of trying to draw industrial and technological 19 1 jobs to the area; especially technological. I do not feel the city is very business friendly... 19 1 I hope 2008 brings a drastic change to get some business - minded individuals in those seats that will promote commerce 19 1 and commercial growth that will improve our business here in Fayetteville... ...Improve incentives or marketing to attract more businesses to 19 1 relocate here. ...more high end jobs. 19 1 ...We need to encourage clean industries and high tech 19 1 1 industries.... ...I also think that Fayetteville is anti -business because of their 19 1 signage rules; they take their business and move it North. Business development both retail and commercial needs to be focused on more heavily. Due to Fayetteville's heritage as far as small business is concerned, some of the city council are not 19 1 1 focusing on larger businesses to brig in tax dollars. Those businesses bring in more tax dollars to help the economy, educational system and our kids future. I know that each time a subdivision is built, you have to give a certain amount of land for green space, so should not need to pay for it. I do not think the City is using our money wisely 19 1 1 and is not business -friendly. We have dealt with the city on some issues and they keep adding things needed to get passage of certain requirements for use of land. Total Encourage Businesses and Jobs to Come to 23 14 0 Fayetteville Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency Taxation A lot of taxes.... pay here and there, house, taxes, taxes, 7 1 1 taxes!!!! Don't raise taxes and be more efficient on what we do. 7 1 1 Don't waste money. 7 1 1 I would like to see a citywide income tax. 7 1 1 I would say that the city's goals should be to keep taxes low and the city should not be in the business of designing the local 7 1 1 economy. City should keep taxes low and not increase regulations. I'm 54 years old and this is only city I've ever lived in that has sales tax in excess of 7%. I'm amazed at how much funding is 7 1 1 done through sales tax. It's a nice place, I would recommend it. I'm upset with the taxes. I have some rent houses. The renters that rent them are struggling with the higher rents needed to 7 1 1 cover higher property taxes. Never paid so many taxes in my life... 7 1 1 reason I don't like all these new taxes is it seem like will never finish downtown Fayetteville development always hiring new 7 1 1 consulted for these projects. Taxes are too high and too many without any results. 7 1 1 The city doesn't make the best use of tax revenue that the citizens pay. Unnecessary expenditures. I think that elected 7 1 1 leaders need to take more time taking care of the affairs of the city instead of worrying about the next election. They don't have to be always looking for some way to always be spending our money . If they used the money on what we 7 1 1 need we'd have plenty of money, we have to live on what we get and they should too. They need to be using the tax dollars more wisely. 7 1 1 We pay too much taxes, 9.5% is too much. 7 1 1 Why is it not a goal to use resources we already have to generate tax revenues. We should use tax dollars to generate 7 1 1 tax revenues to develop jobs to generate more tax revenue to pay to run the city. ...No more taxes; they are taking my city away from me. 7 1 1 ...sales tax is ridiculous. 7 1 If they want businesses to come here instead of Rogers, Springdale, and Bentonville, they have to stop raising taxes on businesses. Things like proposing impact fees on businesses, the individuals won't pay taxes and the businesses will just go somewhere else. If they want economic growth in Fayetteville 7 1 1 competing with the other places, don't tax the businesses because they will go elsewhere. When the businesses come, that's what encourages economic growth, enlarges your tax base, and you can stop taxing people for things they don't want to be taxed for. 190 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency It is a pleasant place to live, but I think our taxes are high enough, we don't need to vote in any more new taxes or 7 1 anything else, based on taxes around the country. We pay more than enough... We are overtaxed. Don't like impact fees. Over regulated. Lost revenue due to codes, taxing citizens instead of collecting sales tax. Codes are too restrictive. There is control without 7 1 1 insight or consideration of full impact, for example: lost revenue of Cracker Barrel due to sign ordinance. I voted against the property tax increase for the library because I feel it was the elected officials' job to oversee and manage the 4 1 finances of the library. Total Taxation 21 18 0 Better Planning and/or Organization By reading the paper it seems like they don't act very quickly. Work more efficiently. They took to long for the sewer plan. 1 1 1 They would go under if they were a business. City needs a lot better planning for growth particularly for streets, infrastructure. There has been very poor planning for 1 1 1 growth... Consistent in planning. Some groups have more influence... 1 1 I just hope they keep to their 2020 plan and support mixed use development to keep sprawl away from this area. It's too 1 1 1 beautiful to have that hannen. I think the leaders are too overwhelmed because when I call to try to do something, they are not able to do anything and can't 1 1 1 respond in a timely manner. I think they need to be cautious about keeping Fayetteville unique. Research other cities and notice what their mistakes 1 1 1 and achievements have been. I would say that we really need to be careful with what we are doing with the land and make good decisions about what we 1 1 1 put in and preserve the natural beauty that people are coming for. Need to be smart about the growth and manage it well. Need to practice the fiscal prudence as best they can. The pendulum has gone about as far as it ought to go on a clean and 1 1 1 green city, and a little more emphasis needs to go towards the economic vitality of the city. No insight for planning, no goal in mind, no plans. 1 1 1 Plan and organize better. 1 1 1 They spend too much time on sidewalks and nature stuff and 1 1 not enough on taking care of growth in the area. Years ago there was a huge town meeting with a consulting group from Florida, the ideas were very good and I hope the leaders can stick with it. I think they are trying. The only thing 1 1 1 that worries me is it won't be affordable for middle class families. 191 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Respon- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency ...and make sure the plan is well thought out for the growth. 1 1 ...If the south side of Fayetteville is going to be developed or improved it stands to reason that more people will move into 1 1 that area so the south border of the city should be extended before the neonle eet there. ...Restriction of signs was talked about and size of signs have been minimized so much that I can't see some of the places I 1 1 want to find and this would also be a problem for new people in town. I don't know if we even have a mission statement. One example is the failure of the Dickson street hotel, the reasoning was so subjective, one recommendation is leaders should be proactive and visionary about what the city needs for the future, avoiding things that have been shown to fail in the past, for example the 1 1 airport. (Lack of vision when building crossover road) Leaders should have anticipated that growth was going east now we have to pay two or three times more money, those are just examples, but we need leaders with vision about what Fayetteville needs and where it is going... I sometimes feel that the rapid growth that I see going on is not 1 1 very well coordinated... The city of Fayetteville has been very supportive of the right kind of growth, and have hired consultants to do this and I appreciate this. I would like areas like College and areas that were so decimated in the 1960's beautified. When you have traveled around the world and seen how other cities have maintained and beautified their cities, you see how important it is for Fayetteville to keep their green to work with and 1 1 maintain. Fayetteville needs to think with its head and act with its heart. It's critical that we continue with the plans we have and that we are smart with it, go slow, progress is a bad word, makes it seem like we need to go fast. People need to be able to make money in this town but good business is not necessarily countered to smart growth... When they vote on stuff stick with the plan; with our road it was supposed to be a really pretty three lane with trees in the middle and they screwed it up. When they were talking about 1 1 1 making a 10 ft side walk and green space it would have been prettier than what they are doing now , it seems like a waste of money. Total Better Planning and/or Organization 19 11 0 Overall Negative Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government Don't think City Council is effective at all. 18 1 1 Fayetteville has created a well documented image nationwide to attract people to come in, and when they come in it doesn't 18 1 1 appear that the city is striving to maintain that image. 192 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency I can't to afford to do many things and I hope that the city will 18 1 1 do better. I think probably that what I have heard is that the City workers is a good ole boys club without fresh ideas in it. Has gotten 18 1 1 incestuous and need to be more open to consultants and what they say. I think they're trying to micro -manage the citizens... 18 1 1 I think... that the concerns of avenue area residents are being 18 1 brushed aside in favor of wealthy land speculators. I would like to see more transparency in the granting of city contracts and permissions to develop. I would like to see less 18 1 1 corruption in city contracts and development. I'm not impressed with the job they're doing. 18 1 1 Overall grade -- C. Not enough experienced people in the City 18 1 1 government that knows what they're doing. They seem to change every time a city council changes....A 18 1 1 City needs to adopt a city language. ...Also I think we need a new city leader. 18 1 ...I think that the current city council favors developers way to much, they say they're going to do something, but then don't. My example is spending money on Dickson street, they were supposed to put a big building on the comer, but put up new rich Brandon something. Built the building in Jose's parking 18 1 lot. It's horrible and a big building that doesn't go with anything. On Joyce street they built new banks and office complex and Lindsey real estate and they're big buildings and look nice. I think they should put all big buildings out there, and not on Dickson street or downtown. ...I'm gonna have to say to the city government, mayor and staff, quit micro -managing and be visionary. Look at the big 18 1 1 picture and quit concentrating on micro -managing the details. Let staff do their work. ...People who are on City Council should be careful not to work on committees that their personal career might cross purposes with. Might be a conflict of interest when council members 18 1 serve on committees to which there careers are involved such as real estate... ...They're looking for money from the outside like hotels and motels and rental condos, for the Razorback games, and not 18 1 where they need to be. 193 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I just feel that the city needs to loosen up and have professional people come in here and straighten the people who are running the city as to what they can afford and adjust their priorities. They've been burned a couple of times with former city managers and don't seem to learn from their mistakes and are set in their ways and it's our ways or else. That's not the way to 18 1 run a city. You take a consensus of what expenditures match your needs.. .The city needs to understand what's important and do something about it, such as the sidewalks program which has been worked on for many years. You must be consistent and thorough and honest, and honesty is foremost, with yourself and the public. Stop spending money on individual pet projects, like trails and address the needs that need to be addressed such as the very poor roads in this area. Don't ask me for any new taxes until 18 1 you can prove you can be good stewards of the money I give you already... The city's leaders have a skewed vision and a self-serving interest of where Fayetteville is currently going. We're being 18 1 1 led by a minority and the majority is not being served. ..The mayor is a sorry dog and I hope he gets voted out in 2008. What they need to do is stop the reassessment of properties and concentrate on the needs of people who need homes here and make Fayetteville what it is. Every time they raise taxes it adds years to our mortgages. Home is people's stability. Reassessing the property is driving people out. All the reassessing is for the people who are downtown, (government) It's an inconsiderate and evil way in my opinion of taking care 18 of their budget by taking away from the people who are just trying it to live here and taking away from them. Right now we are in a bubble market for housing and they are taking advantage of it. They have more than enough money and they need to live on an austerity budget on a "needs only" priority list. There are other ways to get money then taxing, like the library thing that was a want, not a need. Total Overall Negative Comments of Fayetteville and the 19 12 0 City Government Public Safety Services Crime too high for a city this size. 2 1 1 Have stricter fines for litter on streets. Enforce litter cleanup 2 1 1 for streets. I sometimes feel that the police department employees are 2 1 1 acting like a bunch of bullies. I think we need more law enforcement. They can't keep up 2 1 1 with influx.... I would like them to spend less money on environmental 2 1 1 projects, and more money on safety and protection. 194 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency Safety of walking in streets at midnight has become worse over last 20 years. Crime rate is getting worse. Think we are 2 1 1 growing a little bit too fast. A lot of population is living in Fayetteville but not working in Fayetteville. Slow growth until manage crime rate and gangs. 2 1 1 The taxes on the sewage system never seems to get accomplished, then you hear about the jail, they're at capacity 2 1 1 and they just passed a tax on that... They need to crack down on crime on all that methamphetamine and marijuana and all those illegal drugs in 2 1 1 this town. ...City clerks for police and court are incompetent and inept. City police has bad response time, they do not do everything in 2 1 their power to prevent crimes. Would rate it as a F-. ...do something to support getting drugs out of Fayetteville. ..You're supposed to have a list of sex offenders, but Fayetteville is not letting that be public knowledge enough. 2 1 1 That should somehow be made more public, that should be addressed very high priority, and they should have harsher punishments for that. ...People run red lights there and the cops don't pull them over, better traffic control, need cameras to get those people that run 2 1 lights... ...The city also needs more law enforcement. 2 1 ...There was a city park that was running wild with homosexuals from out of state meeting at the park and it took months for the police to put a stop to it. That was a few years back but when you think of the damage that those people did it was too slow in coming. I love kids, and I believe that the city 2 1 1 and the county ought to pay to have a policeman inside every school everyday. I think these kids need to be protected --that's something I'd be willing to pay a little more for. I think the police do a good job, but I think it takes a little more money for them to make this town to be worth living in... If they would listen to it. City courts need a real judge. They convince people to plead guilty. They need more public defenders, they only have one. People can't afford their own 2 1 1 defender and they are forced to use the public defender who doesn't have the time to properly defend them. Police department needs more money for growth of department; response to the police needs raise taxes for more officers to be hired. Build new station- more central and get 2 1 1 more cars on the streets so officers don't have to double up. Also start a gang task force. Total Public Safety Services 16 13 0 Housing Issues Have more housing for first buyers and have more affordable 3 1 1 housing. 195 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency I think we need... more affordable housing, houses not just I would like to see more affordable housing for the elderly... 3 1 1 I'd like to be able to purchase a nice, affordable, single family 3 1 1 house. I'm supportive of high density housing, and mixed residential 3 1 1 and retail/business development... More affordable housing. 3 1 1 Need more... affordable housing. Should think about the older 3 1 people because there is going to be a big crunch. Selling out to developers. The housing market is gone in this town. We're spending tax money on roads for new 3 1 1 developments and the roads go no where because the homes are never built. ...Address increasing number of elderly and address their housing and healthcare needs, going to need more places like 3 1 1 Arkanshire, certainly smaller, quality, homes... ...Also I think it is very important that there be more affordable housing. This is a problem in Fayetteville who are not corporate people who make an upper income. Housing is not 3 1 1 affordable for single people or those in a lower income bracket... ...Start spending money on.. .public housing... 3 1 Affordable housing, she is low income. Her home is too small. Husband, herself and 3 children, efficient stove washer/dryer. 435 dollar in rent. East side of Fayetteville needs more affordable housing. For her family there are no homes affordable. She lived in Louisiana and due to the hurricane relocated here and has no desire to move back because she 3 1 1 1 loves it here. She loves schools in Fayetteville and believes they have a lot to offer. She likes to see programs to help grandparents that are raising their grandchildren. Programs for children like karate that are affordable to grandparents. Not big enough housing, pays rent on time and keeps a clean home. Childcare is too expensive. Buzz off the private party property owners. The city administration and employees aren't God. Whoever gets elected think they know more than the people. Just quit controlling everything. Let it happen. Like supply and 3 1 1 demand --let it work. You have an opportunity for affordable housing and manufactured housing, but the city officials turn up their noses. I would like to see less apartments and condominiums and more residential housing. It seems that several of the property owners / realtors that own most of Fayetteville are basically 3 1 1 1 putting up apartments and condominiums. The street I live on used to have houses on both sides of the street, now out of 30- 40 houses on the street, there remain about 10. 196 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency Just don't know how we keep building these large $300,000 homes, plus there are more people living in the city then just 3 1 1 1 J.B. Hunt or Lindsey and Tyson and Wal-Mart rich people here how about doing something for the little guy. Major problem in city with rental homes in an owner occupied neighborhood. 3 dogs are too many for people to own, because it becomes a problem for me next door. Too many people don't 3 1 1 1 mow their lawns. Parking bolts and trailers in front of houses are a problem. Total Housing Issues 16 12 5 Education and Schools I am disappointed that there's no low-level elementary and middle schools in S. Fayetteville. It makes busing kids a 8 1 1 1 nightmare. I think it was wrong of them to close Jefferson school and bus 8 1 1 1 children around town... I think the new high school should be developed on the west side where the land has already been bought and I think they 8 1 1 1 should build it there and cut out all this dickering... Keep the high school where it is. 8 1 1 1 More help with school from the city. Maybe city grants or Q , , Our school system is very important. Quality education for our 8 1 1 1 children is important (grades K-12). The city needs 2 high schools. The one is too overcrowded. 8 1 1 1 ...And, the school system is too large, they need two high 8 1 schools. At this point it's driving me to go private. ...As far as the schools, I'd like to see them keep the location of 8 1 1 the current high school and rebuild where they are. ...City cannot dictate to school board but should communicate concerns about growth and expansion they should be looking to 8 1 the future when they need 4 or 5 high schools... ...High school should consider Block scheduling... 8 1 1 1 ...We must preserve our small neighborhood schools.... 8 1 1 I don't like to see inner city schools closing and going to 8 1 1 1 outskirts, wrong kind of growth... I think that if they leave the high school to one high school and leave it at the same location, I think they could be very creative 8 1 1 in making that happen. I like that it is located next to the University... It would be a dream if we could have public transportation. I think I have read every article on this city's education; I would favor two high schools rather than building one that is 8 1 1 enormously large. I say this with the vantage point of someone who knows something about education... 197 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency They didn't ask about school taxes, or building up schools. They spent so much money on building shelters... that's 8 1 1 1 ridiculous. They can't pay teachers, they can't buy school supplies, and now they can save them from storms... Total Education and Schools 16 10 14 Quality of Life/Public Programs I really like the summer programs for families, movies, pool, concerts. Family friendly things. Bikes Blues BBQ is too loud. 9 1 1 Concerned that BB&B is bringing more biker gang members to the area. I would like to see the work of the newly formed Fayetteville Arts Council facilitated by funding and encouraging the 9 1 1 consciousness of the public in the area of public art. Look out for the people. We cater too much to the immigrants 9 1 1 1 way more than we should. More money for the arts in the city. 9 1 1 Multicultural incentives, investigate further to compare to 9 1 1 other areas. We need more activities for the children, like skating rinks and stuff like that. So the kids can go somewhere and enjoy 9 1 1 themselves. ...Fayetteville doesn't have a first class hotel, no place where organizations can hold large conferences with 2 or 300 people, I wouldn't classify Hilton as one. They need to go to other cities and get examples. People who want to build hotels 9 1 1 should be allowed to build. Then, hopefully the renaissance will be a first class hotel. Fayetteville needs hotel and conference space... ...It has a great quality of life... 9 1 ...Need to clean up slum like areas of the city. The city should look to urban renewal programs to buy up slum like areas in 9 1 city to encourage private entrepreneurs to build something to provide job opportunities and beautify the city... ...Preserve the historical buildings around the city... 9 1 1 1 ...Since Boy's & Girl's club moved, use is hard for some 9 1 1 children... ...Start spending money on.. .improving the quality of life in this 9 1 area. Have everything smoke free, the whole city, not just the 9 1 1 restaurants. Make it a dry county... I think they could have diverse eating for older people in downtown. Went there with friends and wasn't a very good selection. Places were ladies can go to eat, places where they serve salad, and other things more appealing to the elderly. 9 1 1 1 And need more adequate parking for handicap people. More handicap parking at places to eat. Not only the kind with wheelie on it. Adequate parking for people who can't walk far. Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency The city should really take advantage of the U of A to improve the quality of life, city areas, and large groups/ civic groups and those types of things to come in, say on Dickson street for example. I think this is a prime spot to have conventions and 9 1 draw people into the area, packaging things like Beaver Lake and golf courses, nightlife on Dixon street to bring in people to the area... Total Quality of Life/Public Programs 15 8 6 Communication and the City Website Better communication with the public about the city's agenda... the meetings area times that are inconvenient.., let the city 10 1 1 know what their plans are... better communication from the Frustrated with web site, not always up to date or easy to navigate, this is the new and improved web site not the old one. 10 1 1 Fayetteville would be better off to be more business friendly. Get a lot more input from the people rather than from the city council. Too much total reliance on the city council, Incinerator 10 1 1 Act- a perfect example of this. I am appalled by the behavior of the Fayetteville City Council in the way in which the members of the council treat the individual citizens when they speak about development 10 1 1 problems, especially their dismissive attitudes and sometimes outright ridicule. I appreciate responses and actions to requests by the civilians. 10 1 1 It seems like if the city's website were more search friendly, you could get a lot more done. It's easier to use Google to find 10 1 1 something on the city's website than it is to use the search feature on the citv's website. It would be nice to know what is going on so we can answer 10 Listen to the people instead of just doing what the mayor 10 1 1 wants to do. They ought to be out there on Saturday with the community. It'd be great for the politicians to get outside and get a little 10 1 1 sunshine on their heads like the rest of the people. They should.. .have a better relationship between citizens and 10 1 We had all those conferences and I hope they will follow the 10 1 1 suggestions that are applicable to our town. ...DMV should make people aware that you can register to vote 10 there. ...I like the Senior Citizens Center and get my information there 10 1 about the city. ...Maybe there should be an online website forum to make 10 1 suggestions and comments to the city leaders. 199 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Respon- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency People who are elected to the city council should let constituents know where and when their meetings are held, I've lived 9 years in this house and 20 years before that and never 10 1 1 had any conversation with our representative from the ward except when they are campaigning... Total Communication and the City Website 15 11 0 Control/Slow Growth Control the growth... 20 1 1 Developed too fast, everything is piecemeal, no vision some years ago I live on 16 , should be extended further west, seems 20 1 1 to have money problems, too many people and not enough roads. I just think the western growth of Fayetteville is out of hand... 20 1 1 I love it here, I don't want to see all of this change, that's why most of us live here, I hear this from my friends' children, that 20 1 1 they are being called and want to move back, but why would you want to if it's another Austin? I think Fayetteville is growing much to fast... 20 1 1 I think there has to be the city is not equipped for population 20 1 1 growth at this time... To stop the building until the city has a growth plan in place. 20 1 1 We're growing faster than we need to grow. Going to run out of water. Overcrowded in our streets. And there's more people 20 1 1 here than I'd like to see. ...Restaurants built too much then left empty after suffering 20 1 losses... ...see growth in more orderly fashion. 20 1 ...Slow down, too much growth too fast.... 20 1 ...We're growing too fast. 20 1 They need to take care of what they got and quit worrying about getting more... 20 1 Total Control/Slow Growth 13 8 0 City Utilities Contract the trash rather than have the city pick it up. 6 1 1 Fix the water quality... 6 1 1 My greatest complaint is the utility services - the way it's managed, its limitations, its production, and its service options. 6 1 1 See no more problems like new sewer plant... 6 1 1 Water bill always way to high. 6 1 1 ...and why are we going to start charging for irrigation rates on this new water rates? 6 1 ...I'm concerned about the water treatment plant overages in cost and think its been handled very poorly resulting in charges on my bill. 6 1 ...Sewer system is going to pot and should be more of a priority than the walking trails which are a waste of money... 6 1 200 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I don't know why, but I think the sewage is too much, payments I mean. In my case the sewage is three times as what the water is. I would like to see the sewage bill more in line 6 1 1 with what the water is. Shouldn't cost so much more to get rid of it as it is to get it. I really like Fayetteville. I would like to know why city was stupid enough to have high charges for sewer system and did not follow said plans for 6 1 1 disposal and removal of trash and sewer. How could they be off by 20 million dollars?... Waste disposal is way too high... charging for containers by the month, they are careless with them, and they just cost too much. We pay to have it picked up, and we shouldn't have to 6 1 1 pay for the container too. I'd rather have been able to pay for it to start with it. ..very careless with them.. .throw them down, knock off their wheels and lids. Total City Utilities 11 8 0 Equality of City Spending City leaders have a tendency of diverting money to the richer, 11 1 1 more affluent parts of Fayetteville. Fayetteville city leaders, when they beautify the north side of town, they need to spend the same amount of money on the 11 1 1 south side, I think too much of the city's money is going to the north side, and the south side is getting dumped on. South Fayetteville is pretty important as far as trying to develop more that way and not as much on the east side of 11 1 1 town. The most concerning thing about what goes on to me is the absolute inconsistency in the way the rules are applied. Whether you agree or disagree with the rules, they need to be 11 1 1 applied consistently. It seems whoever screams the loudest gets their way. ...East side has better planning then west side. 11 1 1 ...I don't think they need to focus on specific areas of 11 Fayetteville and more of a city as a whole... I live close to the UA, our biggest problem is code enforcement, laws on the books are not followed; it's up to citizens to monitor them. Houses have more than 3 unrelated 11 1 1 people living in them (herd houses) and codes are not enforced. The city does not pursue code violation enforcement. I would like them to understand that South Fayetteville doesn't 11 stop at 15th street or at the country club... 201 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency Wasting time trying to develop downtown, they've let it go to the farmers market, as long as that's there, there will never will be any new merchant type development, unless they find another place for farmers market, because people are parked there from 7 to 2 and they aren't there to buy from the stores. 11 1 1 The farmers market is a great thing but it should be somewhere else. I think we'd still have a vibrant, active downtown if it wasn't for that and I think all the merchants that left would tell you the same. They have single-handedly destroyed the downtown business community. Total Equality of City Spending 9 7 0 Development of Downtown Fayetteville and the Square Get the Mountain Inn off the ground; it's an eye -sore... 14 1 1 ...downtown is under-utilized. 14 1 1 The development of downtown Fayetteville is important, the best way to achieve the goal is to not make it so easy to go to 14 1 1 the north end of town to shop. The Town Center industry and businesses that benefit from it 14 1 1 should be paying for it not the taxpayers. Too much stuff around the Square. 14 1 1 ...I would also like them to consider every time they approve another major building project on Dickson Street, there is no more parking for it. Before they approve any more major 14 1 1 growth, build some parking decks. Provide for the parking. They need more parking for the buildings they approve in dense areas like Dickson Street and the Square. ...I'm very thankful that the post office on Dickson, I'm glad they changed that one way back to normal, two way street is 14 1 much better... I think they should just leave Dickson Street alone. It has developed its way as a historic spot. They should not mess it up by changing it too much or building things on it. 14 1 1 Downtown is pitiful and I don't know if there is much that can be done about it. Certainly can't put business back there because that would be a waste of time and money... I think we need a retail sector off the square. I think Dickson Street has had enough development. I would like to see some of that development on the square, not as restaurants or bars, 14 1 1 but as retail, to pull the traffic off Dickson. There are too many bars and restaurants on Dickson Street. Total Development of Downtown Fayetteville and the Overall Positive Comments of Fayetteville and the City Government Considering the constraints and apathy of the population 17 1 1 they're doing a good job. 202 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville s city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I think it's a lovely city with very friendly people. I've only been here 9 months but people have been very nice. I moved 17 1 1 here from Riverside in Southern California. The mayor and existing representatives are doing a good job! 17 1 1 Given the circumstances they're doing well. I do support Coody's noise ordinance. 17 1 I love Fayetteville, wouldn't pick anywhere else to live... 17 1 I think in general that they do about as good a job as they can with what they have to work with. I've lived in Fayetteville since 1946 and have been very happy with Fayetteville as a place to raise my family and I think that it's one of the good 17 1 1 places in the country to live. I think we have a few problems which need to be taken care of but not as big problems as other have. Love this city and respect it. Appreciate police and schools and utilities. Proud to be in this city, it's a great city to live in. New things, growth in population, the city council and mayor seem 17 1 1 to be taking the burden of development of business and population and are doing a good job making this a better community. They are doing a great job and I love Fayetteville... They are 17 1 1 dealing well with the growth in Fayetteville... Total Overall Positive Comments of Fayetteville and the 8 6 0 City Government Enforce Codes/Enforce Codes for Everyone Enforce the codes on the books... 21 1 1 Rules and regulation- they bend these rules for a few of the 21 1 1 chosen. The city council shouldn't have overridden the city planners 21 1 1 decisions on tall buildings like the Divinity building... ...Stop showing favoritism to select area developers, treat 21 1 everyone the same... ...They need to go back to listening to the people they are running over in areas (favoring certain developers over residents) . Quit changing zoning through an area and stop 21 1 refusing to change back zoning areas that were changed due to an error... I so strongly feel that if you are a rich person that you can do 21 1 1 whatever you want and the rules don't matter... Planning division has done a very good job in the past of developing what they want. All in favor of the planning commission following guidelines. Very often property gets 21 1 1 annexed into the city and the owners want to rezone from agriculture to residential, commercial or retail -- and planning commission has to say no to that. Total Enforce Codes/Enforce Codes for Everyone 7 5 0 Need More Infrastructure (Other than Streets) 203 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Respon- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I think that we should always respect the original township first as far as the infrastructure, sidewalks, and streets. In other 22 1 1 words, not let the older neighborhoods stagnate with poor infrastructure. One of my main things is it needs to pay for itself because those who are here can't afford to develop for those who are coming. Development needs to pay for itself, growth paying 22 1 1 for growth. Thank you for your interest in actually hearing our voices. They need to make more sidewalks and gutters, especially in 22 1 South Fayetteville.... We do need an impact fee for new stuff coming up to pay for infrastructure needed. Re -word it as a building fee so they will 22 1 1 think it's a new fee instead of calling it infrastructure. ...Need to try to catch up with the growth or they will be in trouble, need some more water lines in outlying areas. Need 22 1 more fire hydrants in rural areas. I lived here for 28 years and have seen the infrastructure having 22 1 1 difficulty keeping up... I'm concerned about the city limits of Fayetteville having trouble keeping up with the infrastructure while outlying areas seem to be overbuilding. I feel like that inside the city limits 22 1 1 there is a lack of covered drainage and more sidewalks and curbs are needed. Total Need More Infrastructure (Other than Streets) 7 5 0 Improve South Fayetteville Southside needs to be remodeled. 11 1 1 ...do something about the run down houses and clean up the 11 1 trash in South Fayetteville. Southside of Fayetteville ... is under-utilized. 14 1 ...South Fayetteville needs vast improvement. It is a mess. It has nothing to do with streets or sidewalks. It is the disrepair 4 1 1 of all the buildings along South School. ...Clean up the south end of the town. 4 1 ...Clean South Fayetteville. 9 1 Total Improve South Fayetteville 6 2 0 Homeless Issues I want the city to do something about the homeless that 15 1 1 1 concentrate on 15th and 6th Streets. I work at 7 Hills Homeless Center and I appreciate the city's 15 1 1 1 help, attitude, and assistance to the city's homeless. Way too much money is spent on Christmas lights in downtown Fayetteville. I think this money could go to needy or 15 1 1 homeless people. 204 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Non- Cate- Res- Respon- projects or other things that you would like to tell gory ponses dents city Fayetteville's city leaders? issue Frequency Improve housing for the homeless, criteria is too narrow, need safer housing without a huge stigma attached to it ... maybe in the industrial area, that they could be proud to go to. For 15 1 1 1 example, NYC and Boston redevelopment of unused industrial space for homeless, including veterans. Recognize that there is a homeless problem in Fayetteville. Total Homeless Issues Problems with the Survey Survey lacks question about sustainability and commercial 16 1 1 This survey is jaded and doesn't address the real problems. Doesn't deal with the correct problem. Only deals with 16 1 1 problems they want to deal with not the real problems at hand. ...I also resent the letter sent to me from the city being English and Spanish. I am not against the Hispanic race but I do feel 16 1 everyone should be required to speak the same language. Total Problems with the Survey 3 2 0 Other They shouldn't have so many regulations, there are too many, most people comply within them and we don't need more; we 24 1 1 just need to do what has already been established. The process seems to be overly complicated, particularly for 24 1 1 development. ...I don't appreciate this new dog ordinance where dogs are on 24 1 1 chains. It seems idiotic that the city can't control the loose dogs. Dogs on the run and barking all night and how many people 24 1 1 1 can keep as pets. The appearances of public businesses should be kept with the quality of Fayetteville, because I don't want to see it go down 24 1 1 1 like Springdale. I think they need to do more action and less consultancy. I 24 1 1 think they're paying too much for consultancy. Just keep on plugging along and it will fix itself eventually. 24 1 1 Lots of the development looks like it is at a standstill. 24 1 1 1 See development be finished on the corner of 62 and Hill 24 1 1 1 street. Slow down. 24 1 1 The city of Fayetteville has grown a lot. It has also grown more 24 1 1 in the last three and two years. Then the university took over Arkansas Ave and put up meters. It shouldn't have happened. The city should have 24 1 1 1 stepped in. ...The U of A is a part of this growth having students live in areas they shouldn't be in. Overflowing into neighborhoods 24 1 1 and need to build more dorms. 205 Report of the Results of the 2007 Survey of Citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas Conducted for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas By the Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas December 2007 Q18 Is there anything else about the city's goals, processes, Cate- Res- Res on- Non - projects or other things that you would like to tell city dents Fayetteville's city leaders? gory ponses issue Frequency I really think that is because there are so many apartments in Fayetteville there needs to be an ordnance of no smoking in them. The UA, restaurants, hospitals are going no smoking. It is hard on your health if others smoke in the building. An apartment complex should have at least a section of no smoking, especially with those who have health problems. I 24 1 also think that there should be greater attention paid to an ordnance for alternative pest control because the standard spraying can be very damaging to your nervous system especially in apartment living. There should be attention paid to healthier to insecticides such as spraying with boric acid powder. It is a safer alternative. ...Like to see cable company have some competition... 24 1 1 An average of less than 10,000 voters per election -- that's pitiful. We need to get something in place where more people are encouraged to vote. Educate the public that if they don't get 24 1 involved then things won't change, and the city will remain elitist. Change mayor... I am concerned about Northwest Arkansas as a whole, not just Fayetteville. It needs better representation , we have two senators voted among the worst, the city leaders should be educated to the cities mission for the future...All of Northwest Arkansas needs people in legislation that represent the entire 24 1 1 NWA area that will be respected, listened to, and have some clout the city should be approaching Tysons, Walmart, JB Hunt, and all major industries to help people get into position to run for legislature we used to have that years ago we don't have it now. ...The illegal alien problem. 24 1 1 Keep us poor people in mind. 24 1 1 1 They need more hospitals for people who do not have medical 24 1 1 1 insurance. Total Other 20 14 11 Total 385 263 48 206