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What best describes your interest in the Comprehensive Plan?
Select all that apply

Raleigh resident
86%
Work in Raleigh
29%
Environmental advocate
24%
Stormwater professional
10%
Local or state government employee
9%
Other
7%
Land developer or land development designer
4%
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What concerns do you have about stormwater in Raleigh?
Rank from highest to lowest, with the most concerning at the top

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What risks worry you the most?
Rank from highest to lowest, with the most concerning at the top

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Are there stormwater issues that we haven't talked about that we should be addressing?
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What policies should Raleigh prioritize?
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What stormwater solution that is working elsewhere would you like to see in Raleigh?
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Should Raleigh invest more in these stormwater programs?

Raleigh, like many larger cities and towns, charges residents a stormwater management utility fee. This is about $7.65 per month for the average residential property. This money is used for the programs included in the table below.

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What aspects of the stormwater program would you like to learn more about?
Select all that apply

Learning how development is regulated in Raleigh and where in the process residents have input
52%
Getting funds to install green stormwater infrastructure on my property with Raleigh Rainwater Rewards
44%
Maintaining Stormwater Control Measures on my property or my HOA property
41%
Reporting pollution
38%
Reporting a drainage concern
36%
Finding out who is responsible for maintaining pipes on or near my property
30%
Volunteering with stormwater programs (e.g. adopting a stream, storm monitoring and marking, stream clean-ups)
26%
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What could you commit to doing to help water pollution?
Select all that apply

Throw away grease rather than pour it down the drain. This prevents sewer overflows.
92%
Keep grass clippings and leaves out of the storm drain. This keeps the pipes clear for stormwater.
91%
Only use the recommended amount of fertilizer on lawns. This prevents the fertilizer from polluting streams.
73%
Wash cars at a commercial car wash or in a gravel or grass area. This prevents soap from getting into streams.
71%
Pick up and throw away pet waste. This prevents pet waste from getting into streams.
70%
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What outreach or learning format works best for you?
Select up to 3 options

E-mail newsletter
57%
Web page
44%
Project Pop-Up meetings in your neighborhood
39%
Online video
37%
Public meeting with training by Staff
29%
Staff present at my organization's meeting (e.g. HOA meeting)
22%
Volunteer event with training
17%
Printed materials
9%
"Office Hours" with Staff
3%
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Did you attend either of the community conversation events?
Select one option

I did not attend
70%
I attended one or both events in person
21%
I watched online
10%
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How did you hear about the events?
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Other
35%
Website
33%
Social Media
22%
Presentation or event with city staff
17%
From a friend or family member
6%
Newspaper
4%
Flyer
2%
LinkedIn
1%
Radio
0%
Yard Sign
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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If you'd like us to follow-up with you, please include your name and e-mail address.
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Definitions

Flooding: When stormwater submerges yards, roads, and homes. Flooding happens when creeks and pipes cannot handle the amount of rain falling during a storm. Some flooding is natural and cannot be prevented.  Other flooding can be prevented by building new infrastructure.

Stream Erosion: When the power of the stream flow causes sediment to be dislodged, resulting in steep banks and channel widening. Some erosion is natural, but rapid stream erosion happens as a result of increased runoff from urbanization.

Aging Infrastructure: Pipes, culverts or drains that need to be repaired/replaced because they are in poor condition and/or are near the end of their lifespan.

Pollution: Water pollution happens when stormwater picks up dirt, oil, fertilizer, trash and other litter. When it rains, this pollution goes into storm drains that lead to creeks.