City of Pacifica Housing Element Community Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your connection to the City of Pacifica? Select all that apply.

I live here

I work here

I own a business here

I own property here but do not live or work here

I visit Pacifica

Other

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* 2. If you live in Pacifica, what neighborhood do you live in?

Fairmont

Pacific Manor/Edgemar

Westview/Pacifica Highlands

Skyridge

West Sharp Park

East Sharp Park

Fairway Park

Vallemar

Rockaway Beach

Park Pacifica

Sun Valley

Linda Mar

Pedro Point

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* 3. What best describes your current housing situation in Pacifica?

I own my home

I pay rent to live in my home

I live with extended family or with another household

I am currently without permanent shelter

Other

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* 4. What is your race or ethnicity?

Asian

Black/African American

Latinx/Hispanic

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American, American Indian or Alaskan Native

White, Non-Hispanic

Two or more races

Other

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* 5. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-29

30-49

50-69

70+

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* 6. What is your annual household income?

$50,000 or less

$50,001 to $75,000

$75,001 to $100,000

$100,001 to $150,000

$150,001 or more

Prefer not to say

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* 7. How many people live in your home?

6 or more

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* 8. How many bedrooms are in your home?

None

4 or more

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* 9. As the economy and population grow, more housing must be produced—and planning for more housing is required by state law. Considering that the landscape in Pacifica is challenging for construction, how important are the following types of housing to you?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	Don't Know
Housing to meet Pacifica's social and economic needs, including both existing and future residents	Housing to meet Pacifica's social and economic needs, including both existing and future residents Very Important	Housing to meet Pacifica's social and economic needs, including both existing and future residents Somewhat Important	Housing to meet Pacifica's social and economic needs, including both existing and future residents Not Important	Housing to meet Pacifica's social and economic needs, including both existing and future residents Don't Know
Rehabilitated existing housing	Rehabilitated existing housing Very Important	Rehabilitated existing housing Somewhat Important	Rehabilitated existing housing Not Important	Rehabilitated existing housing Don't Know
Housing with accessible features	Housing with accessible features Very Important	Housing with accessible features Somewhat Important	Housing with accessible features Not Important	Housing with accessible features Don't Know
Energy efficient housing	Energy efficient housing Very Important	Energy efficient housing Somewhat Important	Energy efficient housing Not Important	Energy efficient housing Don't Know
Housing that meets safety standards and is safe from natural hazards (fire, landslides, sea-level rise)	Housing that meets safety standards and is safe from natural hazards (fire, landslides, sea-level rise) Very Important	Housing that meets safety standards and is safe from natural hazards (fire, landslides, sea-level rise) Somewhat Important	Housing that meets safety standards and is safe from natural hazards (fire, landslides, sea-level rise) Not Important	Housing that meets safety standards and is safe from natural hazards (fire, landslides, sea-level rise) Don't Know
Housing provided as part of mixed-use (commercial/office and residential) projects	Housing provided as part of mixed-use (commercial/office and residential) projects Very Important	Housing provided as part of mixed-use (commercial/office and residential) projects Somewhat Important	Housing provided as part of mixed-use (commercial/office and residential) projects Not Important	Housing provided as part of mixed-use (commercial/office and residential) projects Don't Know
Housing in mixed-income neighborhoods	Housing in mixed-income neighborhoods Very Important	Housing in mixed-income neighborhoods Somewhat Important	Housing in mixed-income neighborhoods Not Important	Housing in mixed-income neighborhoods Don't Know
Walkable development (housing within walking distance to transit, stores, school, or services)	Walkable development (housing within walking distance to transit, stores, school, or services) Very Important	Walkable development (housing within walking distance to transit, stores, school, or services) Somewhat Important	Walkable development (housing within walking distance to transit, stores, school, or services) Not Important	Walkable development (housing within walking distance to transit, stores, school, or services) Don't Know
Housing affordable to teachers and first responders	Housing affordable to teachers and first responders Very Important	Housing affordable to teachers and first responders Somewhat Important	Housing affordable to teachers and first responders Not Important	Housing affordable to teachers and first responders Don't Know
Housing affordable to working families	Housing affordable to working families Very Important	Housing affordable to working families Somewhat Important	Housing affordable to working families Not Important	Housing affordable to working families Don't Know
Housing affordable to services workers	Housing affordable to services workers Very Important	Housing affordable to services workers Somewhat Important	Housing affordable to services workers Not Important	Housing affordable to services workers Don't Know
Senior housing - independent housing	Senior housing - independent housing Very Important	Senior housing - independent housing Somewhat Important	Senior housing - independent housing Not Important	Senior housing - independent housing Don't Know
Senior housing - assisted living	Senior housing - assisted living Very Important	Senior housing - assisted living Somewhat Important	Senior housing - assisted living Not Important	Senior housing - assisted living Don't Know

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* 10. What do you think are best strategies to guide production of new housing? Select up to three.

Increase the number of housing units allowed in new developments

Redevelop existing developed properties that have potential to incorporate housing or more housing units

Create accessory dwelling units on existing single-family properties

Add new units to existing single-family properties, such as duplexes or triplexes

Build more housing near transit, jobs, and schools

Establish programs to help at-risk homeowners keep their homes

Encourage developers to contribute to affordable housing

Streamline City processes for development

Prefer not to answer

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* 11. What do you believe are the top three barriers to finding affordable housing in Pacifica?
Select up to three.

Income is not enough to pay for housing

There are not enough cost-restricted affordable units

The cost of quality housing is too high

There is not enough housing available in areas with higher-paying jobs and services

Discrimination

City regulations for new housing are too restrictive

Low supply of housing

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. What do you think are the most important ways to better serve the housing needs of all residents of Pacifica? Select up to three.

Encourage the private sector to construct more affordable housing

Encourage conversion of single-family units to duplexes

Help homeowners add rentable units, such as accessory dwelling units (sometimes known as mother-in-law units)

Build affordable housing near transit and jobs

Help homeless people find housing

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. The housing element requires that special attention be paid to vulnerable communities, including: people with disabilities, seniors, farm workers, large households, people experiencing homelessness, single female heads of households, non-English speakers, renters, and people who have low incomes. What do you believe is the best way to address the living and housing needs of these specific communities who may need more support? Select up to three.

Support construction of more senior housing

Locate housing where services are within walking distance

Locate housing where transit is within walking distance

Support more rent-restricted, affordable housing

Connect seniors to creative living scenarios (e.g., shared living spaces)

Provide retrofitting assistance to make homes more friendly to people with limited mobility

Prefer not to answer

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* 14. Do you have any additional thoughts or suggestions that may guide the City's housing plan? If so, please share them here. Please keep your response to 1-3 sentences long.

City of Pacifica Housing Element Community Survey

Prepared for the City of Pacifica, California

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your connection to the City of Pacifica? Select all that apply.

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* 2. If you live in Pacifica, what neighborhood do you live in?

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* 3. What best describes your current housing situation in Pacifica?

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* 4. What is your race or ethnicity?

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* 5. What is your age group?

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* 6. What is your annual household income?

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* 7. How many people live in your home?

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* 8. How many bedrooms are in your home?

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* 9. As the economy and population grow, more housing must be produced—and planning for more housing is required by state law. Considering that the landscape in Pacifica is challenging for construction, how important are the following types of housing to you?

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* 10. What do you think are best strategies to guide production of new housing? Select up to three.

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* 11. What do you believe are the top three barriers to finding affordable housing in Pacifica? Select up to three.

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* 12. What do you think are the most important ways to better serve the housing needs of all residents of Pacifica? Select up to three.

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* 14. Do you have any additional thoughts or suggestions that may guide the City's housing plan? If so, please share them here. Please keep your response to 1-3 sentences long.

* 11. What do you believe are the top three barriers to finding affordable housing in Pacifica?
Select up to three.