Reflecting Raleigh: Trees & Urban Ecosystems

Reflecting Raleigh Trees Priorities Survey

The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document that outlines a vision for how Raleigh will look and feel in the future, and how the city should grow to achieve that vision. This plan will take about 2.5 years to create and will provide policy guidance through the year 2050.

We are spending the first year of the planning process collecting ideas from you to determine what we should focus on in the future. This survey focuses on trees and urban ecosystems in Raleigh. Feedback you provide on this survey and during the event will help shape the vision and goals of Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan.

Which of the following best describes you?

Check all that apply

I live in Raleigh

92%

I work in Raleigh

40%

I am an environmental advocate

26%

I'm a local or state government employee

10%

Other

I am a transportation professional

I am an architect, builder, or land developer

Closed to responses | 289 Responses

What concerns do you have related to trees and other environmental resources in Raleigh?

Rank top 3 choices

Closed to responses | 229 Responses

There are policies related to trees and environmental resources in the current Comprehensive Plan. Which of the following types of policies would you like to see carried forward in the next comprehensive plan to improve environmental sustainability and protect our natural resources?

Check all that apply

Policies that encourage tree planting and preservation on city-owned property

82%

Policies that encourage designing with nature

76%

Policies that support and incentivize green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) to reduce flooding impacts and promote better water quality

73%

Policies that support high quality open space areas/amenities

61%

Policies that support non-car transportation modes to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

57%

Policies that support equitable distribution of environmental resources and benefits

55%

Policies that encourage density and infill development to help preserve undeveloped parts of the city

52%

Other

11%

Closed to responses | 298 Responses

Raleigh is likely to continue to grow. Please choose how you would like Raleigh to invest to manage this growth to protect our urban ecosystems over the next 20 years while staying in budget.

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about Raleigh's long-term vision for trees and natural ecosystems on city property?

Select Agree or Disagree

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Many cities are facing similar challenges to preserve natural resources while serving a growing population. What innovative natural resource preservation strategies would you like to see happen in Raleigh?

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Are there topics we haven't talked about that we should be addressing?

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Did you attend either of the community conversation events?

I did not attend

74%

I attended one or both events in person

14%

I watched online

12%

Closed to responses | 240 Responses

How did you hear about the Trees events? (Check all that apply)

From Another Group or Organization

28%

City of Raleigh Website

20%

Social Media

17%

From a Friend or Family Member

15%

Presentation or Event with City Staff

11%

Other

Newspaper

Flyer

Radio

Yard Sign

Closed to responses | 205 Responses

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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