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City of Louisville Citizen Survey <br />August 2008 <br />Information Sources <br />People who responded to the survey reported using the City newsletter, Community Update, as a <br />source of information about Louisville, followed by the Boulder Daily Camera and The Louisville Timer. <br />The Louisville Web site has increased in ~riewing since 2004 but was not reported to be used as <br />frequently as these other information sources. The quality of Community Update and the Ciry Web site <br />were rated higher than other information sources listed on the survey. <br />Resident Priorities <br />Residents were given the chance to rate the importance of various aspects of the city. Of the 10 <br />qualities listed, three were rated as "essential"' by at least 6 in 10 respondents: Safety, open space and <br />recreation amenities. Four in 10 thought that the transportation system was "essential" to <br />maintaining Louisville's character. <br />When asked about shopping in Louisville, nearly half said it was "very important" to do so, while 1 <br />in 10 thought it was "essential." One in 10 respondents had heard of the Shop Louisville program, <br />and analyses showed that familiarity with the program was linked to respondents valuing local <br />shopping. <br />The survey asked residents to comment on potential guidelines for Highway 42 redevelopment. The <br />strongest support was voiced for providing green spaces (8 in 10) and pedestrian connections to <br />downtown Louisville (7 in 10). Also a priority, underground utility lines were "strongly" supported <br />by 6 in 10 respondents. Age, gender and voting status made a difference in how people responded <br />to the different guidelines. <br />The survey contained a series of policies about which residents could express support or opposition. <br />Six out of 10 supported a tax increase for historic preservation, while 2 in 10 "strongly" opposed <br />such an increase. Eight in 10 supported using City-owned open space as a location to install <br />alternative energy sources. Respondents were: split about rezoning the area west of McCaslin <br />Boulevard to permit residential as well as commercial development, with more strong opposition <br />than strong support reported. <br />Half of respondents expressed strong support for the City contracting with a single trash hauler as <br />long as rates stayed the same or decreased, grid another one-third "somewhat" supported this <br />proposal. One in five expressed opposition. 'Chere were differences in response patterns depending <br />upon length of residency and gender. <br />Given the opportunity to rate the importance of 10 potential City projects, at least 3 in 10 <br />respondents rated future city rail-stop amenities and additional open space as "essential," with the <br />same proportion rating future rail stop amenities as the "most important" project. Compared to <br />2004, new trails and underpasses and a new aquatic center increased in importance for residents <br />C <br />responding to the survey. <br />Overall, the City of Louisville's survey results showed strongly positive ratings of most aspects of v <br />life in Louisville. ~ <br />C <br />O <br />ro <br />Z <br />0 <br />0 <br />N <br />O <br />of Results <br />