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Which of the following best describes you? Select all that apply.

I am a Raleigh resident
92%
I work in Raleigh
37%
I am a local or state government employee
13%
I am a community advocate
11%
Other
7%
I am an architect, builder, of land developer
2%
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How would you rate the quality of the services you receive from the city of Raleigh? City services include such as garbage and recycling pick-up, water and sewer service, parks and recreational programming, public safety and emergency response, and maintenance of streets and sidewalks. For a full list of city services, visit https://raleighnc.gov/services.

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Would you be willing to pay higher taxes for additional or enhanced services?

Yes, but only for certain services
42%
Yes
41%
No
17%
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If you responded "yes," which services would you like to see added or enhanced? Select all that apply. For a full list of city services, visit https://raleighnc.gov/services.

Transportation (includes maintenance of city streets and sidewalks)
80%
Parks, Recreation, & Community Facilities (includes parks, city pools, public art and recreational programs)
58%
Solid Waste Services (includes garbage, recycling, and any new waste streams like compostable food scraps)
38%
Public safety & emergency response (includes police, fire, and emergency communications)
36%
Raleigh Water (includes water, sewer, and stormwater)
25%
Other
7%
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In the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Raleigh committed to a smart growth pattern of development for its future and desires to be a model "sustainable city." Considering transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the region (roughly 1/3 of total emissions), which of the following aspects of sustainability would you like to see reflected in future planning policies? Select all that apply.

Walkable neighborhoods
78%
Reliable and efficient public transit
72%
Transportation connectivity and active mobility (walking and biking)
68%
Greenways and connected public open space
65%
Compact new development and redevelopment
41%
High-density, energy efficient housing development
40%
Other
9%
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The City of Raleigh currently encompasses 150 square miles and around 480,000 residents. When should the city expand to undeveloped areas at the city's edge?

Never. Development should be focused in areas with existing infrastructure and services
49%
Once infrastructure and services can adequately serve new development
41%
Prior to infrastructure and services, to raise tax revenue to provide those services as development occurs
10%
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Public infrastructure and facilities both have up-front costs (for example, the costs of building a new community center or fire station) and long-term costs (for example, the costs of staffing and maintaining a community center, or maintaining streets and sidewalks). Who should be responsible for these costs?

The developer or property owner should be responsible for all up-front costs and the city (taxpayers) should be responsible for long-term costs
41%
Both should be determined based on the size and intended use of the development
37%
More expensive, up-front capital expenses, such as a new landfill or community center, should be shared among developments so that one project is not responsible for the full cost of a facility that benefits neighbors. The city should be responsible for long-term costs
16%
Other
4%
The city should be responsible for all costs
2%
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The city funds public services primarily by collecting taxes. More dense land development patterns provide higher tax revenue per acre compared to lower density development patterns. Efficient and cost-effective service provision is impacted by different development patterns: low density developments spread across a large area cost more to serve and generate far less tax revenue per acre compared to denser development patterns. City services are more efficiently provided when people and places are closer together in a denser development setting. Considering this trade-off, which best describes your preference on city services, development outcomes, and taxation?

The city funds public services primarily by collecting taxes. More dense land development patterns provide higher tax revenue per acre compared to lower density development patterns. Efficient and cost-effective service provision is impacted by different development patterns: low density developments spread across a large area cost more to serve and generate far less tax revenue per acre compared to denser development patterns. City services are more efficiently provided when people and places are closer together in a denser development setting. Considering this trade-off which best describes your preference on city services development outcomes and taxation?
I prefer stable city services and low taxes, even if it means more dense development.
63%
I prefer low- density development and stable city services, even if it means higher taxes.
25%
I prefer lower taxes and low-density development, even if it means reduced city services.
12%
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Did you attend either of the Infrastructure & Services community conversation events?

I did not attend
84%
I watched online
9%
I attended one or both events in person
7%
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How did you hear about the events? Select all that apply.

City of Raleigh website
29%
Other
25%
Social media
23%
From another organization or neighborhood group
22%
From a friend of family member
16%
Newspaper
2%
Radio
1%
Flyer
1%
LinkedIn
0%
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Is there anything else you would like to share with staff as we prepare Raleigh's Next Comprehensive Plan?

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