1994 Citizen Attitude Survey__Report of Findings

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the spring of 1994, 345 Louisville households responded to an eight -page community survey. The survey asked people to rank questions and issues on a 9-point scale with one (1) generally being low or unacceptable, and nine (9) being high or excellent. Highlights of the results include: Part 1: Louisville Performance. A score of 7.0 was given for City maintenance of its facilities like City Hall, the Library, and the Recreation Center. Part 2: Public Safety. Households responding to this survey ranked the general safety of their neighborhood 7.3. Part 3: Public Works. Very consistent rankings (6.4 to 6.8) were given for all ten questions in this area. Part 4: Parks and Recreation. Parks, ballfields, playgrounds, and trails all were ranked high by households. Part 5: Public Library. The lowest library score (5.7 for size) is being addressed by an expansion project now underway. Part 6: Service Priorities. Street drainage and alley work received low scores of 4.8 while recycling and water conservation efforts scored highest at 6.8. Part 7: Policy Priorities. A policy for locating public schools and buffer areas between Louisville and its neighbors were most important here. Part 8: Transportation. No rankings were in the top third of the scale, but some support was seen for improving metro -area mass transit. Part 9: Growth. Limits to the current growth is a top priority. Part 10: Business Development. Lukewarm support for government involvement in business development was expressed. Part 11: 7ypes of Business. High-tech and research facilities were preferred if Louisville sought to bring in new businesses. Part 12: Overall Perception. With a score of 7.6 for personal safety and 7.5 for overall quality of life, Louisville was seen as a quality community by these 345 households. 1