The survey examined resident perceptions of growth in the George Washington region, which includes Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties. Key findings included: - Respondents rated their quality of life positively overall but lower in Caroline County. - Respondents believe the region's history, natural beauty, and proximity to DC make it a good place to live. - Only 24% think the region is moving in the right direction regarding growth. - 70% believe growth is currently causing problems but smart growth could help. - Centers, corridors and open spaces is the most preferred development pattern. - Yet 43% believe growth is currently decentralized across the region.

1. “Your Vision, Our Future”
Resident Survey 1
Key Findings
November 2010
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2. Outline
• Objectives
• M th d l
Methodology
• Key Findings
– Quality of Life
– Attitudes Towards Growth
– Concerns
– Community Values
– Transportation
– Tradeoffs
• A
Appendix
di
– Respondent Profile
– Organizations/Businesses Contacted
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3. Objectives &
Methodology
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4. Objectives
• Build public participation in the planning
process.
• Understand resident perception towards
growth and long range planning in the George
th d l l i i th G
Washington region.
• Assess community values by county in the
George Washington region.
• Facilitate the development of viable scenarios
by identifying key components – key attributes
– that will make up alternative scenarios.
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5. Methodology
• An online survey was designed and conducted in order
to meet the objectives of this research
• The survey link was emailed:
y
– By SIR to a list of 470 residents who agreed to participate in
future research studies after having completed the 2009 Long
Range Transportation Plan
– By GWRC to regional organizations/businesses, who in turn were
asked to forward to their membership/distribution lists*
• The median length of the survey was 19 minutes
• The survey was conducted from September 14 –
October 31, 2010
• 240 respondents participated in the study
• A sample size of 240 has a margin of error of +/- 6.33
*Please see percentage points at the 95% confidence level
appendix for
list of regional • A $5 Starbucks gift card was offered for participating i
St b k ift d ff d f ti i ti in
organizations/
businesses
the study
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contacted.

6. Results Are Divided by County of Residence
Spotsylvania County 43%
Stafford County 26%
Fredericksburg 15%
Out of the 24 in Overall results are weighted
Caroline County 10%
Caroline County, by county to match census
4 live in Bowling populations.
Green and 1 in
Port Royal
King George County 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
A-2. In which of the following localities do you live?
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7. Key
Findings
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8. Quality f Life
Q li of Lif
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9. Residents Tend to Be Positive Regarding
their Quality of Life
1 - Poor 1%
2 5%
3 33%
4 50%
61%
5 - E ll t
Excellent 11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
A-4. Overall, how would you rate the quality of life in the George Washington Region? By “quality
of life,” we mean “the general well-being of residents taking into consideration such things as the
quality of education available, employment opportunities, the economy, personal safety, health,
housing, recreation and entertainment opportunities, and so forth.”
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10. Those Living in King George Report the
Highest Satisfaction, Whereas those Living
in Caroline Report the Lowest
4%
0%
1 - Poor 0%
1%
0%
13%
6%
2 0%
5%
3%
46%
31%
3 19%
36%
31%
21%
Caroline = 38%
49%
4 31% Fredericksburg = 68%
49%
61%
King George = 81%
17%
14% Spotsylvania = 58%
5 - Excellent 50%
5%
9% Stafford = 66%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
A-4. Overall, how would you rate the quality of life in the George Washington Region? By “quality
of life,” we mean “the general well-being of residents taking into consideration such things as the
quality of education available, employment opportunities, the economy, personal safety, health,
housing, recreation and entertainment opportunities, and so forth.”
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11. Rich History, Natural Beauty, and Proximity to DC Make
the George Washington Region a Good Place to Live
Rich history 11% 13% 12% 36%
Natural beauty 16% 9% 10% 35%
Proximity to Washington, DC 11% 11% 10% 32%
Education system 8% 10% 8% 26%
Safety 7% 8% 9% 24%
Strong local/regional economy 8% 8% 6% 23%
Availability of affordable housing 9% 7% 4% 20%
Availability of jobs 9% 5% 6% 20%
Availability of shopping opportunities 3% 8% 7% 17%
Attractive residential communities 6% 6% 3% 15%
Availability of entertainment and recreational… 4% 3%
y 7% 13%
Clean environment 3% 5% 5% 13%
Battlefield preservation 2% 4% 5% 11%
Ease of getting around the area 2% 5% 5% 11%
Diversity of residents 3%3% 3% 8%
Transportation system 0% 3% 5%
1% 1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank
Other 4% 3% 2% 10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
A-8. What makes the George Washington Region a good place to live? Please rank the top three
attributes by putting a 1 next to the most important attribute that makes the George Washington
Region a good place to live, a 2 next to the second most important attribute, and a 3 next to the
third most important attribute.
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12. What Makes the Area a Good Place to Live
Varies Slightly by County
Caroline Fredericksburg King George Spotsylvania Stafford
Proximity to
Natural beauty Natural beauty Rich history Education system
Washington, DC
(54%) (63%) (38%) (39%)
(54%)
Rich history
Ri h hi t Rich history
Ri h hi t Rich history
Ri h hi t Natural beauty
N t lb t
Safety (29%)
(42%) (43%) (56%) (37%)
Clean Strong local/regional Proximity to Proximity to
Rich history
y
environment
i t economy Washington, DC
W hi t DC Washington, DC
W hi t DC
(27%)
(29%) (31%) (44%) (37%)
Strong
Affordable
Natural beauty
y Safety
y local/regional
/ g Natural beauty
y
housing
h i
(26%) (38%) economy (26%)
(25%)
(24%)
Entertainment &
Proximity to
recreational y
Safety Clean environment Affordable housing
g
Washington, DC
W hi t DC
opportunities (20%) (25%) (20%)
(26%)
(21%)
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13. Attitudes
Towards Growth
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14. Only a Quarter of Respondents Believe
That the George Washington Region Is Moving
h h
in the Right Direction
1 - Strongly moving in
14%
the
th wrong direction
di ti
36%
2 22%
3 41%
4 19%
24%
5 - Strongly moving in
4%
the right direction
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-1. To what extent would you say that growth in the George Washington Region is moving in the
right direction? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “strongly moving in the wrong
direction” and 5 means “strongly moving in the right direction.”
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15. Those Living in Fredericksburg and Stafford Are
Even Less Likely to Think that the George
Washington Region is Moving in the Right Direction
0%
1 - Strongly moving in 14%
19%
9%
the wrong direction
h di i 9%
21%
21%
31%
2 13%
23%
21%
46%
37%
3 38%
40%
44%
17% Caroline
C li = 34%
17%
4 24%
31% Fredericksburg = 17%
13%
King George = 31%
17%
5 - Strongly moving in 0%
0%
Spotsylvania = 28%
the right direction 4%
2% Stafford = 15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-1. To what extent would you say that growth in the George Washington Region is moving in the
right direction? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “strongly moving in the wrong
direction” and 5 means “strongly moving in the right direction.”
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16. Respondents Believe that Current Growth Patterns
Are Causing Problems, But that New Approaches to
l ld d
Development Could Improve Conditions
New approaches to development in the region
(e.g.,
(e g smart growth rural preservation or low
growth, preservation,
30% 48% 78%
impact development) could improve conditions
in the region.
Growth is currently causing problems in the
32% 38% 70%
George Washington Region.
Overall,
Overall growth is a good thing for the region
region. 32% 19% 51%
Current development patterns and intensities
are positively contributing to conditions in the 12% 6% 18% 4 5 - Strongly agree
region.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
B-4. To what extent do you agree with each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1
means “strongly disagree” and 5 means “strongly agree.”
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17. Those Living in Caroline County Are More
Likely than Others to Think that Growth Is a
Good Thing for the Region
New approaches to development in the 96%
86%
region (e.g., smart growth, rural
75%
preservation, or low impact development) 80%
could improve conditions in the region. 71%
54%
74%
Growth is currently causing problems in
Graph h
G h shows 63%
the George Washington Region. 68%
those rating the 74%
statement a 4 or
5 on a scale of 1 75%
to 5 where 1 O ea ,go t s
Overall, growth is a good thing for the
t g o t e 51%
56%
means “strongly region. 50% Caroline
disagree” and 5 43%
means “strongly
Fredericksburg
agree.” Current development patterns and
21% King George
3%
intensities are positively contributing to
i t iti iti l t ib ti t 19% Spotsylvania
conditions in the region. 23%
15% Stafford
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-4. To what extent do you agree with each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1
means “strongly disagree” and 5 means “strongly agree.”
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18. Most Respondents Have a Preference for Centers,
Corridors and Open Spaces
Corridors,
Centers, corridors, and open spaces 35% 43% 78%
Compact metropolitan centers 22% 19% 41%
Decentralized growth 19% 7% 26%
4 5 - Very desirable
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
B-2. How desirable are each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at
all desirable” and 5 means “very desirable.”
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19. Regardless of Where They Live, Centers,
Corridors, and Open Spaces Is the Most
Desirable Option
80%
91%
Centers, corridors, and open spaces 76%
73%
80%
Graph h
G h shows 67%
those rating the 60%
statement a 4 or Compact metropolitan centers 38%
5 on a scale of 1 40%
to 5 where 1 33%
means “not at Caroline
all desirable”
and 5 means
37% Fredericksburg
14%
“very King George
Decentralized growth 44%
desirable.
desirable ” 27% Spotsylvania
20% Stafford
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-2. How desirable are each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at
all desirable” and 5 means “very desirable.”
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20. Yet, Most Believe Decentralized Growth Best
Describes the Current State of Growth in the Region
Decentralized growth 43%
Centers, corridors, and open spaces 24%
Compact metropolitan centers 17%
Other 9%
No idea 7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-3. Which of the following do you think best describes the current state of growth in the George
Washington Region? For definitions, please click on the term.
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21. Locality Does Not Significantly Impact
Perceptions of the Current State of
Growth in the Area
42%
57%
Decentralized growth 56%
44%
38%
33%
23%
Centers, corridors, and open spaces 19%
21%
26%
33%
23%
Compact metropolitan centers 19%
21%
26%
8% Caroline
3%
Other 0% Fredericksburg
6%
16% King George
4% Spotsylvania
6%
No idea 19% Stafford
7%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-3. Which of the following do you think best describes the current state of growth in the George
Washington Region? For definitions, please click on the term.
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22. Respondents Were Asked to Indicate Up to 10 Places
Where They Would Most Prefer Growth to Occur
B-10. Looking at
the map below,
where would you
most prefer
growth to occur?
Please click on
that area of the
map. You may
click up to 10
places.
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23. The Most Frequently Selected Places Were Along I-95
B-10. Looking at
the map below,
where would you
most prefer
growth to occur?
Please click on
that area of the
map. You may
click up to 10
places.
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24. Concerns
Concerns
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25. According to Respondents, the Primary
Concerns in the Area Are Traffic Congestion and
h h l d bl
Other Growth-Related Problems
Traffic congestion 17% 74% 91%
Uncontrolled growth 24% 54% 78%
Cost of expanding public infrastructure 31% 40% 71%
Losing too much open space to development 25% 45% 70%
Travel distance between home and work 27% 34% 61%
Overpopulation 26% 33% 59%
Environmental concerns 24% 33% 57%
Lack of affordable housing 26% 24% 50%
Deteriorating city or suburban centers 29% 21% 50%
Poor air quality 25% 24% 49%
Travel distance between home and shopping
destinations
18% 16% 34%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
4 5 - Strongly agree
B-7. To what extent is each of the following a concern in the George Washington Region? Please
use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all a concern” and 5 means “very much a concern.”
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26. Traffic Congestion is the #1 Concern
for Each Locality
78% 89%
Traffic congestion 80% 95%
93%
56% 80%
Uncontrolled growth 63% 77%83%
70% 78%
Cost of expanding public infrastructure 69%
72%
69%
Losing too much open space to 65% 86%
development 67% 75%
69%
57% 65%
Travel distance between home and work 63% 72%
50%
59% 75%
Environmental concerns 38% 65%
50%
52%
51%
Overpopulation 57% 69%
62%
56%
Caroline
Lack of affordable housing 50% 60%
43% 55% Fredericksburg
43%
49%56%
Deteriorating city or suburban centers 61% King George
39%
Poor air quality
38%
40%
44% 57%
Spotsylvania
S t l i
46%
Stafford
Travel distance between home and
38%44% 52%
shopping destinations 28%34%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
B-7. To what extent is each of the following a concern in the George Washington Region? Please
use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all a concern” and 5 means “very much a concern.”
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27. Transportation
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28. Respondents Expect a Variety of Transportation
Options – Most Notably Well-Maintained Roads, but
l l d
also Access to Regional Trains and Commuter Lots
Well-maintained roads 20% 66% 86%
Access to regional train services (e.g., VRE) 31% 40% 71%
Commuter parking lots for carpooling & vanpooling 33% 37% 70%
Access to commuter bus services 33% 27% 60%
Access to local bus services (e.g., FRED) 29% 30% 59%
Access to Amtrak 29% 25% 54%
Access to bicycle/pedestrian network 23% 28% 51%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
4 5 - Very important
C-4. How important is it for the community to offer each of the following transportation options?
Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all important” and 5 means “very important.”
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29. Those Living in Fredericksburg Expect Access
to More Transportation Services than Others
83%
83%
Well-maintained roads 81%
87%
85%
56%
89%
Access to regional train services 76%
75%
67%
48%
Commuter parking lots for carpooling & 83%
63%
vanpooling
li 74%
68%
39%
86%
Access to commuter bus services 56%
61%
59%
48%
86%
Access to local bus services 57%
63%
51%
43%
Caroline
74%
Access to Amtrak 69% Fredericksburg
61%
41%
King G
Ki George
22%
77%
Access to bicycle/pedestrian network 44% Spotsylvania
59%
44%
Stafford
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
C-4. How important is it for the community to offer each of the following transportation options?
Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all important” and 5 means “very important.”
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30. Community
Values
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31. Balanced Growth, Ability to Get Around the
Community Easily, and Affordable Housing Are “Must
Haves” f the Greatest Number of Respondents
” for h b f d
Balanced growth 68%
Ability to get around the community easily 65%
Affordable housing 61%
Environmental protection 57%
NOTE: Historic preservation 56%
Percentages Protected open space 56%
Scenic beauty 54%
indicate those
Public transportation to destinations within the region 52%
respondents who
p Parks within the local community 52%
rated each item Farmland preservation 50%
as a “must Access to outdoor recreation 48%
have.” Public transportation to destinations within the… 47%
Agricultural and forested districts 47%
Rural preservation areas 46%
Redevelopment areas 45%
Proximity to employment centers 42%
Low local tax rate 40%
Access to regional parks 39%
Biodiversity 37%
Battlefield landscapes 34%
Proximity to retail centers 22%
Low population density 20%
Location in an urban development area 12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
C-1. Now, please think about what is important to you in a community. For each of the following, put
the feature in one of the following categories: “must have,” “nice to have,” or “don’t need to have.”
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32. When Asked to Identify the Three Most Important Features,
Balanced Growth, Ability to Get Around, Affordable Housing,
dL T Ri t th T
and Low Taxes Rise to the Top
Balanced growth 34%
Ability to get around the community easily 31%
Affordable housing 29%
Low local tax rate 28%
NOTE:
Environmental protection 19%
Proximity to employment centers 18%
Percentages Farmland preservation 13%
indicate those Redevelopment areas 13%
respondents who
p Historic preservation
p 13%
chose each Public transportation to destinations within the region 12%
features as one Protected open space 10%
of the three Scenic beauty 10%
Parks within the local community 10%
most important Access to outdoor recreation 8%
features of their Rural preservation areas 8%
“must haves.” Public transportation to destinations within the… 7%
Other 6%
Agricultural and forested districts 6%
Biodiversity 5%
Low population density 5%
Proximity to retail centers 4%
Battlefield landscapes 4%
Access to regional parks 2%
Location in an urban development area 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
C-2. Now, please select the three most important features to you.
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33. Importance of Features Varies Slightly by Area
Caroline Fredericksburg King George Spotsylvania Stafford
Redevelopment
Low local tax rate Low local tax rate g
Balanced growth g
Balanced growth
areas
(48%) (38%) (37%) (39%)
(43%)
Farmland Ability to get around Ability to get around
Affordable housing Affordable housing
preservation the community easily the community easily
(26%) (37%)
(38%) (36%) (36%)
Balanced growth Balanced growth Affordable housing Low local tax rate Affordable housing
(26%) (31%) (31%) (29%) (29%)
Farmland Environmental
Scenic beauty Affordable housing Low local tax rate
preservation protection
(31%) (28%) (24%)
(26%) (31%)
Environmental Ability to get around Environmental Environmental Proximity to
protection the community easily protection protection employment centers
(22%) (23%) (19%) (22%) (19%)
C-2. Now, please select the three most important features to you.
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34. Tradeoffs
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35. Discrete choice is an exercise in which respondents
make trade-offs by choosing community scenarios
instead of rating or ranking features. Statistical
analyses determines which features are driving
selection and which communities respondents
would choose when given a choice of communities.
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36. According to the Trade-Off Exercise, Housing
Type and Alternative Transportation Options
Are the Most Important Community Features
7%
9% Open Space
9% Retail & Office Space
11% Lot size
11% Historic Preservation
12% Bike/Pedestrian Trails
Industrial Space
12%
g
Traffic congestion
15%
Housing type
15% Alternative Transportation
Importance – derived.
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37. Part-worth Utilities Reflect How Desirable
Different Features Are
• The higher the utility, the better.
utility better
• You cannot compare one level from one
attribute with one level from another
ib ih l lf h
attribute, since conjoint utilities are scaled to
an arbitrary constant within each attribute.
• You CAN compare differences between two
levels of one attribute versus two levels of
another attribute.
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38. Respondents Want a Mix of Different
Types of Homes
Housing Type
Mix f l
Mi of large and small/mid-sized single
d ll/ id i d i l
44.28
family homes
Mix of small/mid-sized single family homes
39.88
and townhomes
Mix of small/mid-sized single family homes,
32.94
townhomes, and apartments/condos
Small/mid-sized single family homes 9.13
9 13
Large single family homes -9.27
Mix of townhomes and apartments/condos -52.99
Primarily townhomes and
-63.97
apartments/condos
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39. Respondents Have a Preference
for Medium Sized Yards
Lot Size
Homes with medium sized yards (1/4 to
17.61
1/2 acre)
Homes with large yards (1 acre or more) 4.43
Homes with small yards (Less than 1/4
-22.04
22.04
acre))
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40. Access to Commuter Lots and
VRE are Important
Alternative Transportation
Easy access to commuter lots (for
24.28
carpooling and vanpooling)
Easy access to buses, VRE, and commuter
23.49
lots (for carpooling and vanpooling)
Easy access to VRE and commuter lots (for
d l (f
20.68
carpooling and vanpooling)
Easy access to VRE 7.92
Easy access to buses and commuter lots (for
6.51
carpooling and vanpooling)
Easy access to buses 0.70
Easy access to buses and VRE -1.95
No public transportation-81.64
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41. Respondents Want Bike/Pedestrian
Trails, but Do Not Have a Strong Preference
for Local vs. Regional
Bike/Pedestrian Trails
Local and regional bike/pedestrian trails
(i.e., trails within your individual community
29.52
and trails that connect to the rest of the
region)
Local bike/pedestrian trails (i.e., trails
22.11
22 11
within your individual community)
No bike/pedestrian trails -51.63
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42. Respondents Are Willing to Accept Moderate
Traffic Congestion During Peak Travel Times
Traffic Congestion
Moderate traffic congestion during peak
30.77
travel times
No to low traffic congestion 30.18
30 18
Severe traffic congestion during peak
-60.95
travel times
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43. There is a Preference for Some Sort of Parks
Open Space
Public parks within walking distance 17.26
Public parks with recreational fields and
playgrounds in the area, but not within 6.87
walking distance
Public parks with recreational fields and
1.28
playgrounds within walking distance
Public parks in the area, but not within
-25.41
walking distance
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44. Respondents Want Retail Space
throughout the Area
Retail & Office Space
Retail & office space spread throughout
neighborhoods, in major activity centers, & in
i hb h d i j ti it t i 21.50
2 0
smaller activity centers disp. through region
Retail & office space found in smaller activity
21.00
centers dispersed throughout the region
Retail & office space spread throughout
13.73
neighborhoods and in major activity centers
Retail & office space found in major activity
centers and in smaller activity centers -10 05
10.05
dispersed throughout the region
Retail & office space found in major activity
-12.48
centers
Retail & office space spread throughout
-16.74
neighborhoods
Retail & office space spread throughout
neighborhoods and in smaller activity centers -16.95
dispersed throughout the region
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45. Respondents Are OK with Light Industrial
Space Near the Community, but Do Not Want
Heavy Industrial Space within the Community
Industrial Space
Light industrial space near community but
25.96
not within it
Light industrial space within community 19.15
No industrial space in community 11.25
11 25
Heavy industrial space near community but
9.18
not within it
Heavy industrial space within community -65.54
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46. Some Historic Preservation Is Important, but
there Is Not a Big Difference between Some
Preservation and Preservation of All Sites
Historic Preservation
Preservation of all current historic sites and
29.17
battlefields
Some preservation of current historic sites
22.95
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and battlefields
No preservation of current historic sites and
-52.12
battlefields
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47. Recommendations
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48. 1. Ensure that all plans have a focus on the rich history and natural
beauty of the area – both are reasons why residents think the
George Washington Region is a good place to live. While some
g g g g p
historic preservation is essential, it may not be absolutely essential
to preserve all historic sites and battlefields.
2.
2 Focus development along I-95 and keep in mind that most
I 95
respondents have a preference for centers, corridors, and open
spaces.
3. Traffic mitigation is crucial as traffic congestion is a primary concern
of George Washington Region residents, and the ability to get
around the community easily is one of the most important
community features. However, residents are willing to accept some
traffic during peak travel times. Make sure plans include access to
regional trains (such as VRE) and commuter lots.
4. Affordable housing is key. Respondents want a mix of different
types of homes.
5. Make sure that plans include bike/pedestrian trails. There is a slight
preference fo
p efe ence for local and regional t ails but not m ch would be lost
egional trails, b t much o ld
by just offering local trails.
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49. 6. Ensure that there are public parks in the region – preferably within
lki di t t t id t
walking distance to most residents.
7. Retail space should be interspersed throughout the community.
Respondents want retail space throughout the neighborhoods, in
p p g g ,
major activity centers, and in smaller activity centers dispersed
throughout the region.
8.
8 Avoid putting heavy industrial space within communities. However,
communities However
light industrial space near the community is fine with most.
9. If possible, keep the tax rate low. This is important for a number of
respondents.
10. Continue to give residents the opportunity to have input into the
land use planning process. They believe that current growth
patterns are causing problems, but that new approaches to
development could improve conditions. Further, they find balanced
growth one of the most important features of a community.
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50. Appendix
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51. Respondent
Profile
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52. About Half of the Respondents Are Baby Boomers;
Gender Is Equally Split
Generation Millennials 4%
Gen X 33%
Baby Boomers 53%
Silent/GI 10%
Male 49%
Gender
G d
Female 51%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Based on A-1. In what year were you born?
E-14. What is your gender?
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53. About Two-Thirds Have Lived in the George
Washington Region for At Least 10 Years
Less than 2 years 4%
2 - 4 years 9%
5 - 6 years 8%
7 - 10 years 12%
More than 10 but not my entire
55%
life
67%
My entire life 12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
A-3. About how long have you lived in the George Washington Region?
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54. The Majority of Respondents Are
Married or Living with Someone
Married or living with someone 81%
Not currently married - divorced or
8%
separated
Single, never married 7%
Not currently married - widowed 1%
Prefer not to answer even though
3%
confidential
Other 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
E-3. What is your current marital status?
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55. Most Respondents Have Children
Children under 18 who live with
36%
me
Children under 18 who don't live
4%
with me
78%
Children 18+ who live with me 16%
Children 18+ who do not live with
34%
me
Do not have children 19%
Prefer not to answer even though
3%
confidential
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
E-5. Which of the following best describes your children? Please check all that apply.
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56. Most Respondents Live in a Single Family Home
and the Majority Report that They Own Their Home
Single family home 89%
Type of Home
Townhome 3%
Apartment/condo - <20 units in building 3%
Apartment/condo - 20+ units in b ld
/ d building 2%
Dormitory 0%
Other 3%
Own 91%
Ownership
h Rent 8%
Other 1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
E-6. In what type of home do you live?
E-7. Do you own your own home or do you rent?
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57. The Average Annual Income is $102,000
Less than $20,000 1%
$20,000 $39,999
$20 000 - $39 999 3%
$40,000 - $59,999 13%
$60,000 - $79,999 15%
$80,000 - $99,999 17%
$100,000 - $119,999 13%
$120,000 - $139,999 6%
$140,000 - $159,999 9%
$160,000
$160 000 or more 13%
Prefer not to answer even though
10%
confidential
0% 10% 20%
E-8. Which one of the following best represents your household’s total annual income?
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58. The Majority of Respondents Are Currently
Employed
Employed full-time 76%
Employed part-time 5%
Not employed 13%
Looking for work but not currently
4%
employed
Other 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
E-9. What is your current employment status?
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59. Only a Few Respondents Are of Hispanic, Latino, or
Spanish Origin; Most Respondents Are Caucasian
Hispanic, Latino, Spanish Origin 3%
Ethnicity
Not Hispanic, Latino, Spanish
91%
Origin
Prefer not to answer even
6%
though confidential
Race White/Caucasian 84%
Black/African American 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
Asian 2%
Other 4%
Prefer not to answer even
6%
though confidential
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
E-12. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
E-13. What is your race? Select all that apply.
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60. Organizations/
g
Businesses
Contacted
C t t d
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