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City of Pacifica Housing Element Community Survey

Prepared for the City of Pacifica, California

The City of Pacifica is preparing its 8-year housing plan, formally known as the Housing Element of the General Plan for 2023-2031. The Housing Element addresses the housing needs of all segments of the population through a variety of policies and programs. Please consider sharing your perspective in this brief survey. Your feedback is important to shape Pacifica’s future housing policies and programs. Survey responses will not be attributed to individuals.  
1.Which of the following best describes your connection to the City of Pacifica?  Select all that apply.
2.If you live in Pacifica, what neighborhood do you live in? 
3.What best describes your current housing situation in Pacifica?
4.What is your race or ethnicity?
5.What is your age group?
6.What is your annual household income? 
7.How many people live in your home?
8.How many bedrooms are in your home?
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 
Rehabilitated existing housing  
Housing with accessible features  
Energy efficient housing  
Housing that meets safety standards and is safe from natural hazards (fire, landslides, sea-level rise) 
Housing provided as part of mixed-use (commercial/office and residential) projects  
Housing in mixed-income neighborhoods  
Walkable development (housing within walking distance to transit, stores, school, or services)  
Housing affordable to teachers and first responders  
Housing affordable to working families 
Housing affordable to services workers 
Senior housing - independent housing  
Senior housing - assisted living  
10.What do you think are best strategies to guide production of new housing? Select up to three.(Required.)
11.What do you believe are the top three barriers to finding affordable housing in Pacifica?  
Select up to three.(Required.)
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.(Required.)
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.(Required.)
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.