We are updating the Strategic Regional Policy Plan plan for 2023 and need input from you, the community.
Please consider filling out this survey and help us plan for important transportation, housing, and environmental initiatives. We would greatly appreciate your help to make sure the plan reflects the opinions and values of all people and places in the region. It should take less than ten minutes of your time.
Please visit the topic area pages you would like to learn more about by clicking on the icons below or selecting topic areas from the “Strategic Regional Issues” scroll-down menu at the top of the page. For each topic area, please view the orientation video then scroll down to view the Strategic Regional Issues and learn more.

Transportation

Public Facilities

Natural Systems

Housing

Economic Development

Land Use
2012 - 2013 Questionnaire Results
Scroll down to see some samples of the results of the questionnaire.
I think maintaining existing infrastructure like roads, water lines and sewers should generally be a higher priority than adding new public facilities.
- Strongly Agree 30.9%
- Agree 45.8%
- Neutral 13.9%
- Disagree 6.9%
- Strongly Disagree 2.2%
- Does Not Apply 0.3%
Agree – 1,133
Neutral – 345
Disagree – 170
Strongly Disagree – 54
Does Not Apply – 8
Total Answered Question – 2,474
I think the public costs associated with new development are not always visible or widely understood.
- Strongly Agree 34%
- Agree 51.9%
- Neutral 7.6%
- Disagree 3.8%
- Strongly Disagree 1.9%
- Does Not Apply 0.7%
Agree – 1,285
Neutral – 189
Disagree – 95
Strongly Disagree – 46
Does Not Apply – 18
Total Answered Question – 2,474
It is important to me to have the option in my community to safely walk or bike to do errands and/or get exercise.
- Strongly Agree 62.2%
- Agree 26.3%
- Neutral 5%
- Disagree 3.2%
- Strongly Disagree 3%
- Does Not Apply 0.4%
Agree – 650
Neutral – 124
Disagree – 78
Strongly Disagree – 73
Does Not Apply – 10
Total Answered Question – 2,474
I am concerned about how our region can support adequate housing, transportation, healthcare and recreation options for the aging population in our region, especially as baby boomers reach retirement.
- Strongly Agree 23%
- Agree 44.9%
- Neutral 14.6%
- Disagree 12.5%
- Strongly Disagree 4.4%
- Does Not Apply 0.5%
Agree – 1,112
Neutral – 361
Disagree – 310
Strongly Disagree – 108
Does Not Apply – 13
Total Answered Question – 2,474
I believe that our region has major assets for our quality of life, such as professional sports, theatres, the zoo, parks, the symphony, ballet, opera and museums.
- Strongly Agree 47.6%
- Agree 42.1%
- Neutral 5.4%
- Disagree 3%
- Strongly Disagree 1.4%
- Does Not Apply 0.5%
Agree – 1,042
Neutral – 134
Disagree – 74
Strongly Disagree – 34
Does Not Apply – 12
Total Answered Question – 2,474

