Sustainable Lynnwood Survey

One of the main principles of the City's vision statement is "To be a welcoming city that builds a healthy and sustainable

environment." The Sustainability section of the Community Character Element establishes the basis to promote, strive for, and commit to the goal of becoming a sustainable community. It is the goal of the City to collaborate with the community and its partners to create a “Sustainable Lynnwood.”

Through this survey, the City of Lynnwood Community Development Department is seeking input from community members, businesses and stakeholders about sustainability. In the coming months, City staff will develop a sustainability program that will involve the community in implementing ways that the city can become more sustainable.

We encourage your participation and input for this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Hall, Planning Manager, thall@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5407. Thank you.

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* 1. How important are the following sustainability efforts / programs in Lynnwood?

	Not important	Somewhat important	Important	Very Important
Waste (Recycling and Waste Reduction / Reduce and Reuse, etc.)	Waste (Recycling and Waste Reduction / Reduce and Reuse, etc.) Not important	Waste (Recycling and Waste Reduction / Reduce and Reuse, etc.) Somewhat important	Waste (Recycling and Waste Reduction / Reduce and Reuse, etc.) Important	Waste (Recycling and Waste Reduction / Reduce and Reuse, etc.) Very Important
Energy efficiency (Conservation efforts, alternative energy, renewable energy sources, etc.)	Energy efficiency (Conservation efforts, alternative energy, renewable energy sources, etc.) Not important	Energy efficiency (Conservation efforts, alternative energy, renewable energy sources, etc.) Somewhat important	Energy efficiency (Conservation efforts, alternative energy, renewable energy sources, etc.) Important	Energy efficiency (Conservation efforts, alternative energy, renewable energy sources, etc.) Very Important
Food Services (Local food, community gardens, food composting, etc.)	Food Services (Local food, community gardens, food composting, etc.) Not important	Food Services (Local food, community gardens, food composting, etc.) Somewhat important	Food Services (Local food, community gardens, food composting, etc.) Important	Food Services (Local food, community gardens, food composting, etc.) Very Important
Water conservation (Rooftop gardens, rain gardens, rain barrels, etc.)	Water conservation (Rooftop gardens, rain gardens, rain barrels, etc.) Not important	Water conservation (Rooftop gardens, rain gardens, rain barrels, etc.) Somewhat important	Water conservation (Rooftop gardens, rain gardens, rain barrels, etc.) Important	Water conservation (Rooftop gardens, rain gardens, rain barrels, etc.) Very Important
Green Building (LEED-certified, etc.)	Green Building (LEED-certified, etc.) Not important	Green Building (LEED-certified, etc.) Somewhat important	Green Building (LEED-certified, etc.) Important	Green Building (LEED-certified, etc.) Very Important
Landscaping (Right tree/Right Place, greenspace management, native/low-water landscaping, etc.)	Landscaping (Right tree/Right Place, greenspace management, native/low-water landscaping, etc.) Not important	Landscaping (Right tree/Right Place, greenspace management, native/low-water landscaping, etc.) Somewhat important	Landscaping (Right tree/Right Place, greenspace management, native/low-water landscaping, etc.) Important	Landscaping (Right tree/Right Place, greenspace management, native/low-water landscaping, etc.) Very Important
Purchasing (Energy Star, green cleaning products, recycled content, etc.)	Purchasing (Energy Star, green cleaning products, recycled content, etc.) Not important	Purchasing (Energy Star, green cleaning products, recycled content, etc.) Somewhat important	Purchasing (Energy Star, green cleaning products, recycled content, etc.) Important	Purchasing (Energy Star, green cleaning products, recycled content, etc.) Very Important
Climate (carbon emission reduction, air quality, etc.)	Climate (carbon emission reduction, air quality, etc.) Not important	Climate (carbon emission reduction, air quality, etc.) Somewhat important	Climate (carbon emission reduction, air quality, etc.) Important	Climate (carbon emission reduction, air quality, etc.) Very Important
Sustainable infrastructure (roads, utilities, facilities, etc.)	Sustainable infrastructure (roads, utilities, facilities, etc.) Not important	Sustainable infrastructure (roads, utilities, facilities, etc.) Somewhat important	Sustainable infrastructure (roads, utilities, facilities, etc.) Important	Sustainable infrastructure (roads, utilities, facilities, etc.) Very Important
Sustainable growth (compact urban form/increased density, walkability, less car dependent, etc.)	Sustainable growth (compact urban form/increased density, walkability, less car dependent, etc.) Not important	Sustainable growth (compact urban form/increased density, walkability, less car dependent, etc.) Somewhat important	Sustainable growth (compact urban form/increased density, walkability, less car dependent, etc.) Important	Sustainable growth (compact urban form/increased density, walkability, less car dependent, etc.) Very Important
Sustainable transit (buses, trains, carpooling, ridesharing, etc.)	Sustainable transit (buses, trains, carpooling, ridesharing, etc.) Not important	Sustainable transit (buses, trains, carpooling, ridesharing, etc.) Somewhat important	Sustainable transit (buses, trains, carpooling, ridesharing, etc.) Important	Sustainable transit (buses, trains, carpooling, ridesharing, etc.) Very Important

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* 2. What types of information and other assistance would you look to the City to provide in helping reduce waste and promote sustainability?

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* 3. Please explain and / or provide other ideas of what the City could do to promote sustainability?

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* 4. How often do you use other modes of transportation (transit, carpool, bike, walk)?

Daily

Occasionally

Rarely

Never (I always drive a personal vehicle)

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* 5. How likely would you be to consider making the following changes?

	Never	Not Likely	Likely	Very likely
Not using plastic bags	Not using plastic bags Never	Not using plastic bags Not Likely	Not using plastic bags Likely	Not using plastic bags Very likely
Source local foods	Source local foods Never	Source local foods Not Likely	Source local foods Likely	Source local foods Very likely
Employee volunteering for environmental causes	Employee volunteering for environmental causes Never	Employee volunteering for environmental causes Not Likely	Employee volunteering for environmental causes Likely	Employee volunteering for environmental causes Very likely
Changing core business practices to support sustainability	Changing core business practices to support sustainability Never	Changing core business practices to support sustainability Not Likely	Changing core business practices to support sustainability Likely	Changing core business practices to support sustainability Very likely
Changing driving habits (using transit more often, carpooling, etc.)	Changing driving habits (using transit more often, carpooling, etc.) Never	Changing driving habits (using transit more often, carpooling, etc.) Not Likely	Changing driving habits (using transit more often, carpooling, etc.) Likely	Changing driving habits (using transit more often, carpooling, etc.) Very likely
Alternative work schedule (4-10s, 9-80s, etc.)	Alternative work schedule (4-10s, 9-80s, etc.) Never	Alternative work schedule (4-10s, 9-80s, etc.) Not Likely	Alternative work schedule (4-10s, 9-80s, etc.) Likely	Alternative work schedule (4-10s, 9-80s, etc.) Very likely
Telecommuting (work from home)	Telecommuting (work from home) Never	Telecommuting (work from home) Not Likely	Telecommuting (work from home) Likely	Telecommuting (work from home) Very likely

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* 6. Do you have any suggestions to increase recycling in Lynnwood?

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* 7. Do you support the City investing in alternative fuel / hybrid vehicles?

Yes

If no, please specify.

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* 8. Have you made any energy and/or environment related changes in the last five years?

Yes

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* 9. If yes to Question 9, what changes have you made?

Purchase of a fuel efficient vehicle

Donation of items for reuse

Unplugging electronics/turning off lights

Reducing vehicular trips, commuting, or use of transit

Seasonal thermostat regs (lower in winter, higher in summer)

Water conservation (shorter showers, off while brushing teeth, etc.)

Change to energy-efficient light bulbs

Programmable thermostat

Added insulation / home weatherization

Energy Star Appliance(s)

Use of renewable energy sources (solar, geothermal, wind)

Water-saving faucets / toilets

Rain barrels

Purchase of local foods (CSA agriculture, etc.)

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you think local tax dollars should be spent on promotion of sustainability planning and /or programs?

Yes

Please explain

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* 11. Are you aware the City of Lynnwood has goals and policies related to sustainability in its Comprehensive Plan?

Yes

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* 12. Would you be interested in participating in a sustainability task force?

Yes

If yes, please express level of interest.

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* 13. In Lynnwood, are you /do you....

A renter

A homeowner

A business owner

Work in Lynnwood

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 1. How important are the following sustainability efforts / programs in Lynnwood?

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* 2. What types of information and other assistance would you look to the City to provide in helping reduce waste and promote sustainability?

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* 3. Please explain and / or provide other ideas of what the City could do to promote sustainability?

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* 4. How often do you use other modes of transportation (transit, carpool, bike, walk)?

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* 5. How likely would you be to consider making the following changes?

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* 6. Do you have any suggestions to increase recycling in Lynnwood?

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* 7. Do you support the City investing in alternative fuel / hybrid vehicles?

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* 8. Have you made any energy and/or environment related changes in the last five years?

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* 9. If yes to Question 9, what changes have you made?

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* 10. Do you think local tax dollars should be spent on promotion of sustainability planning and /or programs?

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* 11. Are you aware the City of Lynnwood has goals and policies related to sustainability in its Comprehensive Plan?

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* 12. Would you be interested in participating in a sustainability task force?

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* 13. In Lynnwood, are you /do you....

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* 14. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions on sustainability planning or related.