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City of Louisville Citizen Survey August 2008 Information Sources People who responded to the survey reported using the City newsletter, Community Update,as a source of information about Louisville, followed by the Boulder Daily Camera and The Louisville Times. The Louisville Web site has increased in viewing since 2004 but was not reported to be used as frequently as these other information sources.The quality of Community Update and the City Web site were rated higher than other information sources listed on the survey. Resident Priorities Residents were given the chance to rate the importance of various aspects of the city. Of the 10 qualities listed, three were rated as"essential"by at least 6 in 10 respondents: Safety, open space and recreation amenities. Four in 10 thought that the transportation system was "essential" to maintaining Louisville's character. When asked about shopping in Louisville,nearly half said it was "very important" to do so,while 1 in 10 thought it was "essential." One in 10 respondents had heard of the Shop Louisville program, and analyses showed that familiarity with the program was linked to respondents valuing local shopping. The survey asked residents to comment on potential guidelines for Highway 42 redevelopment.The strongest support was voiced for providing green spaces (8 in 10) and pedestrian connections to downtown Louisville (7 in 10).Also a priority, underground utility lines were"strongly" supported by 6 in 10 respondents. Age,gender and voting status made a difference in how people responded to the different guidelines. The survey contained a series of policies about which residents could express support or opposition. Six out of 10 supported a tax increase for historic preservation,while 2 in 10 "strongly" opposed such an increase. Eight in 10 supported using City-owned open space as a location to install alternative energy sources. Respondents were split about rezoning the area west of McCaslin Boulevard to permit residential as well as commercial development,with more strong opposition than strong support reported. Half of respondents expressed strong support for the City contracting with a single trash hauler as long as rates stayed the same or decreased,and another one-third"somewhat" supported this proposal. One in five expressed opposition.There were differences in response patterns depending upon length of residency and gender. Given the opportunity to rate the importance of 10 potential City projects, at least 3 in 10 respondents rated future city rail-stop amenities and additional open space as "essential,"with the same proportion rating future rail stop amenities as the"most important"project. Compared to 2004,new trails and underpasses and a new aquatic center increased in importance for residents responding to the survey. Overall,the City of Louisville's survey results showed strongly positive ratings of most aspects of life in Louisville. re N Report of Results 4