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Sustainable DC 3.0 Survey - English

Sustainable DC 3.0 Survey - English

Sustainable DC is the District’s plan to support a healthy environment, further equity, and expand economic development opportunities. The original plan was released in 2013 and was updated to Sustainable DC 2.0 in 2019. The plan is now being updated to Sustainable DC 3.0, with a focus on prioritizing climate justice, racial equity, and economic justice. Please complete the survey below to help us enhance the plan and make the District the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city for all residents.

BACKGROUND
The Sustainable DC Plan is 10 years old! How did you first learn about the plan?

This is my first time hearing of the plan
48%
Advocacy organization
12%
District government email
9%
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC)
9%
Other
9%
Community flyer/newsletter
7%
Community event
5%
I participated in developing the plan
2%
Closed to responses | 388 Responses

PRIORITIES TO FOCUS THE PLAN UPDATE
The next version of Sustainable DC aims to weave together racial equity, climate justice, and economic justice. Which of the following should District agencies prioritize in the updated plan? Choose up to 3.

Increase the participation of low-income populations and people of color in decisions about making their neighborhoods healthier and more sustainable
53%
Update buildings to be more energy-efficient to improve health and decrease cost of living, specifically for low-income populations and people of color
49%
Increase jobs and workforce training programs in green industries to help residents thrive in the long term without depending on fossil fuel
43%
Support residents most impacted by extreme weather like heat waves and flooding, especially low-income populations and people of color
42%
Focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from people and organizations who emit the most
40%
Provide entrepreneurs with resources to establish and grow businesses that address DC's environmental, equity, and economic challenges
18%
Maximize contracting opportunities with local businesses owned by people of color that provide sustainable products and services
15%
Other
7%
Closed to responses | 360 Responses

The Sustainable DC Plan has 13 focus areas. The next 4 questions will provide us with feedback on a few of these areas, and how we can best achieve the goals outlined in the plan!

NEIGHBORHOOD GROWTH
Sustainable DC includes a goal to sustainably and equitably accommodate future population growth within the District. As your neighborhood changes, which of the following sentences best describe your hopes for your neighborhood's future? Choose up to 3.

Increased socio-economic diversity through affordable housing for a diverse range of individuals and families
55%
Increased commitment to sustainable growth by prioritizing energy and water efficiency in both new and existing buildings
45%
Working with the police, other agencies, and/or community-based organizations to address crime and increase resident safety
41%
Education and community-building opportunities focused around sustainability practices
40%
More housing built near transit to encourage the use of public transportation
34%
More local amenities for residents (e.g. retail, restaurants, recreation spaces)
29%
Growing racial diversity
15%
Economic growth through new and more vibrant commercial corridors
13%
Other
8%
Closed to responses | 343 Responses

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Another of the plan's goals is to reduce citywide unemployment in severely unemployed populations through increased training opportunities in sustainable industries. From your perspective and experience, what are the biggest challenges to decreasing unemployment in the city? Choose up to 3.

Salaries and wages need to increase
55%
Lack of education to build needed job skills
44%
Local businesses need more incentives to locate in/near neighborhoods with high unemployment
37%
Getting hired in quality jobs requires personal connections
32%
Training and educational opportunities are not easily accessible due to location and/or hours
27%
Jobs are too far from where people live
25%
Jobs and/or training opportunities require documentation that some residents cannot provide
20%
Training and educational opportunities are too expensive
16%
Other
7%
Closed to responses | 328 Responses

GREEN SPACES & HEALTHY LIVING
The plan includes actions to improve green spaces and increase opportunities for healthy living for all residents. What are the top priorities to making sure your community has access to high quality, safe, and sustainable places to enjoy the natural environment and pursue a healthy and active lifestyle? Choose up to 3.

More and/or better quality parks and natural spaces in underserved areas
41%
Maintenance and upkeep of natural spaces
39%
Quality and safe walkable and bikeable spaces
33%
Culturally attractive and relevant designs of parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities to welcome and accommodate people of any race, class, age, and ability
30%
Public safety measures (better sidewalks, improved lighting, etc.)
28%
Make spaces more comfortable and accessible during extreme heat or extreme cold
24%
Access to public recreational spaces (tracks, fields, playgrounds, rec centers, etc.)
19%
More police presence and rapid emergency response in parks and public spaces
18%
Address human health impacts of contaminated sites
14%
Play spaces that serve a range of ages for multi-generation families
10%
Consistent, regular programming and fitness classes in local communities
9%
Access to fitness centers or gyms (cost, location, hours, etc.)
8%
Other
5%
Access to bikes (cost, location, etc.)
5%
Closed to responses | 329 Responses

TRANSPORTATION
One goal of the Sustainable DC Plan is to increase the use of public transportation. What are the biggest barriers for you and your family to shift your trips made by car to other modes of transportation? Choose up to 3.

Safety concerns (sidewalks, lighting, crime)
50%
Public transportation trips take too long
45%
Lack of paths for walking or biking
24%
Public transportation stops too far from destination
20%
Public transportation stops too far from home
18%
Personal commute schedule does not align with transit schedule
16%
N/A, I don't make regular trips by car
16%
Public transportation is too expensive
15%
Other
11%
Location of place of employment
9%
Access to bikes or scooters
6%
Location of child(ren)'s school
5%
Closed to responses | 326 Responses

KEEPING US ON TRACK: PRIORITIZING PENDING ACTIONS
The following actions are from the current Sustainable DC 2.0 Plan and were identified as actions with minimal progress to date. Please rank your top 3 actions that you think are most important for the city to focus on as it works to increase sustainability from a racial equity lens:

Closed to responses | 269 Responses

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS (optional)
What ward do you live in?

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Not resident of DC
Prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

Which of these race/ethnicity categories best describes you?

American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Black/African-American
Hispanic/Latino/Latina
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Multiracial
Some other race or ethnicity
Prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

What is your age?

Younger than 18
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

What is your household income?

Under $30,000
$30,000-$59,999
$60,000-$99,999
$100,000-$150,000
Over $150,000
Prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

What is your home zip code?

Closed to responses

Please tell us about your primary residence:

I own my home
I currently rent
Prefer not to answer
Other
Closed to responses