Seven50 Survey Results
Survey ResultsWeeks 1-3
Question 1What are in your opinion, the most important issues to address to ensure a positive future for
Southeast Florida? (Select three)
Air quality Cost of living Farm land preservation Access to health careHousing choicesJobsLand useParks/Open spacePublic educationPublic safety
Traffic congestionSocial opportunityMore transportation optionsWater availabilityWater qualityWalkable and Attractive Placement Design
23.2%
Developing en effective transportation systemProtecting the environment and natural resources
Promoting a diverse and thriving economyProviding a variety of housing choicesPreserving the region’s unique characterFostering social opportunity and diversityRegional collaborations among jurisdictions
Which one of these regional priorities is most important to you? (Select three)
Question 2
7%
16.9%
Very importantImportantNeutralSomewhat importantNot at all important
How important is retaining the character of rural communities in Southeast Florida?
Question 3
How important is retaining the character of existing urban neighborhoods?
Very importantImportantNeutral
Not at all important Somewhat important
Question 4
How important is it to continue the practice of building gated subdivisions?
17.6%
Very importantImportantNeutral
Not at all important Somewhat important
Question 5
22.2%
Very importantImportantNeutral
Not at all important Somewhat important
How important is it that jobs and shopping are safely accessible by walking/biking from neighborhoods?
Question 6
Very importantImportantNeutral
Not at all important Somewhat important
How important is access to locally-grown food (from local farms and/or community gardens)?
Question 7
I am satisfied with the current state of things; no improvement needed
Leaders should place community interests over partisan interests
Leaders should better reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of the region
More leaders who are also business savvy
More transparency/less corruptionMore communication with residents
Leaders should be more in touch with the challenges faced by households
How do you think your elected leaders could improve their performance?
Question 8
Number of miles/car trips needed to satisfy daily needsFuel efficient cars and alternative fuels/energy for our carsMore efficient buildings that consume less energyClean renewable energy generation by our utilities Establish carbon sinks through reforestation/habitat restorationI don’t believe that climate change is occurring or that it is man-made
Which sources of greenhouse gas emissions would you like your leaders and community to focus upon to reduce pollution?
Question 9
MonroeMiami-DadeBroward
MartinPalm Beach
St. LucieIndian River
Which county do you live in?
Question 10
Under 1818-2425-4445-6465 and over
What is your age?
Question 11
5 or fewer6-1011-15
16-20More than 20
How many years have you lived in Southeast Florida?
Question 12
Central City/DowntownSmall TownHistoric SuburbNew SuburbRural Community
Other
Where do you live?
Question 13
What is your gender?
MaleFemale
Question 14
Survey ResultsWeeks 4-6
We have plenty of room for growth in the seven counties and shouldn’t worry about cities spreading out as they grow.
Question 1
We should widen freeways and build new roads rather than invest in public transit and other alternatives to cars.
Question 2
More investment today in public transportation will relieve future congestion problems in the area.
Question 3
I prefer to live within walking distance of offices, stores, and other businesses.
Question 4
Building more sidewalks and bicycle paths is part of the solution to the traffic congestion problem.
Question 5
It is important to create walkable places where a variety of housing, retail, office and civic uses exist along with parks and transit connections.
Question 6
In your opinion, Which threat linked to climate change poses the greatest threat to Floridians in the 7 county region?
Question 7
Below are opinions of two hypothetical SE Fla residents. Which opinion comes closest to your own? Mr. Smith believes that future growth should be strongly encouraged & fostered. Mr.
Jones believes future growth should be strictly managed or limited.
Question 8
What would help most to improve the quality of public education in SE FL?
Question 9
Would you be willing to pay a greater share of taxes in order to reduce classroom size, increase teacher pay and quality of instructors, and improve access to learning materials such as
computers, supplies, and textbooks?
Question 10
If you had a shorter commute what would you do with your spare time?
Question 11
What do you think should be the focus of future transportation investment?
Question 12
Which county do you live in?
Question 13
What is your age?
Question 14
Where do you live?
Question 15
How many years you have lived in Southeast Florida?
Question 16
What is your gender?
Question 17