Community Needs Assessment

The City of Winter Park's Natural Resources & Sustainability Department is committed to serving our community. To ensure that our programs truly align with our citizens' needs, we are conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey. We would be grateful for your participation in this short survey to support this mission. Your answers will only be used to improve community services and assistance programming. Please submit your responses by 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Thank you for your valuable input!

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* 1. Home address:

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* 2. How long have you lived in Winter Park?

Less than a year

1 year - 3 years

4 years -7 years

7 years -10 years

10+ years

I do not live in the City of Winter Park

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* 3. Which of the following describes your living status?

Renter

Homeowner

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

No high school diploma

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Trade or technical school

Some college, no degree

Associate degree (AA, AS)

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS)

Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MEd)

Doctorate or Professional degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, MD, JD)

Prefer not to say

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* 5. What is your age?

16 – 35

36 – 55

56 –75

76+

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* 6. How would you describe yourself?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino/Spanish

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White/Caucasian

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which language is your first language? (Select all that apply.)

English

Spanish

Haitian Creole

Portuguese

Vietnamese

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is your current employment status?

Full time (40 or more hours per week)

Part time (up to 39 hours per week)

Unemployed and currently looking for work

Unemployed and not currently looking for work

Student

Retired

Homemaker

Self-employed

Unable to work

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is the zip code for your workplace?

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* 10. What is your annual household income?

Less than $25,000/year

$25,000- $49,000/year

$50,000- $74,999/year

$75,000- $99,999/year

$100,000 +/year

Prefer not to say

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* 11. How many people live in your household?

I live alone

1-2

3-4

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If you have children in your household in grades K-12, what type of school do they attend?

I do not have children in household that are in grades K-12

Public school

Private school

Homeschooled

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How do you prefer to receive city-related information? (Select all that apply.)

Official city website [cityofwinterpark.org]

Email [subscribe at cityofwinterpark.org/citEnews]

Winter Park Update newsletter [quarterly]

Utility bill insert [monthly]

Public meetings [City Commission, advisory boards, CoffeeTalk, etc.]

Facebook [facebook.com/WinterParkFla]

X (formerly Twitter) [x.com/winterparkfla]

Instagram [instagram.com/winterparkfla]

Nextdoor [nextdoor.com]

Vimeo [vimeo.com/winterparkfla]

YouTube [youtube.com/user/winterparkfla]

Phone (calls or text)

Radio

Television

Community organization or church (please specify)

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* 14. What is your primary mode of transportation?

Personal vehicle

Carpool

Public Transit

Rideshare i.e. Uber/ Lyft

Bike

Walk

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What are the most significant challenges that affect you and your community? (Select all that apply.)

Crime

High energy bills

Substandard housing conditions (e.g. roofing issues, lack of or inefficient A/C, leaky windows, etc.)

Access to reliable, convenient, or affordable public transportation or mobility options

Distance between where you live and work (commuting time/distance)

Access to green spaces (e.g., parks and natural areas)

Lack of shade trees

Access to jobs that pay a livable wage

Exposure to extreme heat

Exposure to flooding

Health related challenges (e.g., asthma, high blood pressure)

Mobility and ease of walking within the community

Number of electric vehicle charging stations where you live/work/play

Access to healthy and affordable food options

Availability of workforce or affordable housing

Other challenges (please specify)

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* 16. Which financial incentive below would you most likely use?

Upgrade air conditioning unit or other appliances to an energy efficient model

Improve housing condition (e.g. roofing needs, windows, insulation)

Install rooftop solar panels

Install in-home vehicle charging unit

Landscape beautification projects

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Which educational opportunities would you most likely use?

Health & wellness including specific ages

Personal finances including real estate

Sustainability topics (e.g. energy efficiency, vegetable gardening, water conservation)

Increased professional assistance

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What time(s) of day would you be able to attend a community or educational meeting presented by the City of Winter Park?

Mornings (between 8 to 10 a.m.)

Afternoons (between 3 to 5 p.m.)

Evenings (between 6 to 8 p.m.)

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* 19. What is the best day of the week you would attend a community event hosted by the City of Winter Park? (i.e. Healthy Food Drives, Litter Clean-ups, Tree Plantings)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

I am not interested in attending community events.

Community Needs Assessment

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* 1. Home address:

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* 2. How long have you lived in Winter Park?

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* 3. Which of the following describes your living status?

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* 4. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 5. What is your age?

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* 6. How would you describe yourself?

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* 7. Which language is your first language? (Select all that apply.)

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* 8. What is your current employment status?

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* 9. What is the zip code for your workplace?

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* 10. What is your annual household income?

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* 11. How many people live in your household?

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* 12. If you have children in your household in grades K-12, what type of school do they attend?

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* 13. How do you prefer to receive city-related information? (Select all that apply.)

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* 14. What is your primary mode of transportation?

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* 15. What are the most significant challenges that affect you and your community? (Select all that apply.)

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* 16. Which financial incentive below would you most likely use?

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* 17. Which educational opportunities would you most likely use?

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* 18. What time(s) of day would you be able to attend a community or educational meeting presented by the City of Winter Park?

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* 19. What is the best day of the week you would attend a community event hosted by the City of Winter Park? (i.e. Healthy Food Drives, Litter Clean-ups, Tree Plantings)

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* 20. Please share other comments or suggestions.