2019 Franklin Tomorrow On the Table initiative

On the Table post-event survey

Welcome, and thank you for taking part in this survey!

The purpose of this research is to understand who participated in On the Table and the nature and quality of the conversation at the event in which you participated on/or around November 5, 2019, and coordinated by Franklin Tomorrow.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Completion is voluntary and individual results will be confidential. Overall results of this study will be summarized and publicly available through Franklin Tomorrow in early 2020.

By responding to this survey, you agree:

You have read the above information
You voluntarily agree to participate in this study
You are at least 18 years of age

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* 1. Please provide the email address used to register for on the table. If you did not register online, please provide your email address below.

Email Address

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* 2. Which best describes your MOST IMPORTANT reason(s) for participating in On the Table? (Select all that apply)

To discuss and address important issues in my community

To learn from and listen to others

To meet and build relationships with new people

To get more involved in my community

To support the organizer of the conversation

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your relationship to Franklin Tomorrow? (Select all that apply)

I have volunteered with them

I am or have been a board member of Franklin Tomorrow

I’ve attended one of their events (Breakfast with the Mayors, FrankTalks, etc.)

I had not heard of Franklin Tomorrow before On the Table

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How did you hear about On the Table? (Specify all that apply)

I participated in On the Table last year

I received an invitation

I saw or heard advertisements

I learned about it through social media

I heard about it through word of mouth

I heard about it from a community or nonprofit organization

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Where did your On the Table conversation take place?

Breakfast With the Mayors

A public venue, such as the library, City Hall, or YMCA

A private home

A private business or restaurant

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The other people at my conversation were:

Mostly people I did NOT know before the conversation

Mostly people I knew before the conversation

An equal mix of both

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* 7. How did you connect with others at your conversation? (Select all that apply)

I spoke with one or more attendees

I exchanged contact information with one or more attendees

I made specific plans to work with one or more attendees to address a new idea, issue, or project in the future

None of the above

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* 8. After participating in your conversation, to what extent do you better understand how you, personally, can help address the challenges/opportunities facing the community?

I understand much better

I understand somewhat better

My understanding has not changed

I am discouraged or confused

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* 9. Please select the action or next step you are likely to take regarding an issue or solution discussed. (Select all that apply)

Learn more about the issue or solution

Get more involved in the community

Build relationships and collaborate

Raise awareness and educate others

Become more politically engaged

Volunteer, donate, or mentor

No action

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How much impact do you think you can have in making Franklin a better place?

A big impact

A moderate impact

A small impact

No impact at all

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* 11. In general, how attached do you feel to Franklin?

Very attached

Somewhat attached

Not very attached

Not at all attached

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* 12. Why? What drives your attachment? (Select all that apply)

Sense of Community

The People

I Live Here

I Work Here

Family and Friends

Everything about Franklin

The Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Where do you see three opportunities for improvement in Franklin today?

	First	Second	Third
Arts, Entertainment, & Culture	Arts, Entertainment, & Culture First	Arts, Entertainment, & Culture Second	Arts, Entertainment, & Culture Third
Communication & Awareness	Communication & Awareness First	Communication & Awareness Second	Communication & Awareness Third
Diversity & Inclusion	Diversity & Inclusion First	Diversity & Inclusion Second	Diversity & Inclusion Third
Economy, Businesses, & Jobs	Economy, Businesses, & Jobs First	Economy, Businesses, & Jobs Second	Economy, Businesses, & Jobs Third
Education	Education First	Education Second	Education Third
Government, Taxes, & Voting	Government, Taxes, & Voting First	Government, Taxes, & Voting Second	Government, Taxes, & Voting Third
Growth and Development	Growth and Development First	Growth and Development Second	Growth and Development Third
Housing	Housing First	Housing Second	Housing Third
Infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Drainage, etc.)	Infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Drainage, etc.) First	Infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Drainage, etc.) Second	Infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Drainage, etc.) Third
Involvement, Engagement, & Volunteerism	Involvement, Engagement, & Volunteerism First	Involvement, Engagement, & Volunteerism Second	Involvement, Engagement, & Volunteerism Third
Mental Health, Suicide, Addiction	Mental Health, Suicide, Addiction First	Mental Health, Suicide, Addiction Second	Mental Health, Suicide, Addiction Third
Parking	Parking First	Parking Second	Parking Third
Parks and Open Space	Parks and Open Space First	Parks and Open Space Second	Parks and Open Space Third
Preservation	Preservation First	Preservation Second	Preservation Third
Safety & Health	Safety & Health First	Safety & Health Second	Safety & Health Third
Sidewalk, Bikeway, & Greenways	Sidewalk, Bikeway, & Greenways First	Sidewalk, Bikeway, & Greenways Second	Sidewalk, Bikeway, & Greenways Third
Transportation	Transportation First	Transportation Second	Transportation Third
Youth Activities	Youth Activities First	Youth Activities Second	Youth Activities Third

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* 14. To which of the following topics do you primarily contribute your time and talent, knowledge or skills? (Select all that apply)

Education

Arts & Culture

Historic Preservation & Community Character

Hunger relief & poverty

Housing & affordability

Children's safety & protection

Access to health care

Recreation & Youth Sports

Special needs & accessibility issues

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Since January 2019, have you: (Select all that apply)

Worked with people in your neighborhood to fix or improve something

Donated money, assets, or property with a combined value of more than $25 to charitable or religious organizations

Volunteered through or for an organization

Attended any public meetings in which there was discussion of community affairs

Actively participated in an online forum about a neighborhood issue or topic (i.e., NextDoor, Facebook group, etc.)

None of the above or not yet

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* 16. How often do you vote in local elections, such as for mayor or school board?

Always vote

Sometimes vote

Rarely vote

Never vote

Prefer not to answer / Not eligible to vote

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* 17. On a scale of 1 to 3, with "1" being never and "3" being frequently, where do you often connect with others in the community?

	1 (Never)	2 (Sometimes)	3 (Frequently)
Parks, Trails, & Blueways	Parks, Trails, & Blueways 1 (Never)	Parks, Trails, & Blueways 2 (Sometimes)	Parks, Trails, & Blueways 3 (Frequently)
Community Facilities (Library, Rec Center, Enrichment Center, etc.)	Community Facilities (Library, Rec Center, Enrichment Center, etc.) 1 (Never)	Community Facilities (Library, Rec Center, Enrichment Center, etc.) 2 (Sometimes)	Community Facilities (Library, Rec Center, Enrichment Center, etc.) 3 (Frequently)
Schools or Youth Activities	Schools or Youth Activities 1 (Never)	Schools or Youth Activities 2 (Sometimes)	Schools or Youth Activities 3 (Frequently)
Downtown	Downtown 1 (Never)	Downtown 2 (Sometimes)	Downtown 3 (Frequently)
Religious institutions, such as a church	Religious institutions, such as a church 1 (Never)	Religious institutions, such as a church 2 (Sometimes)	Religious institutions, such as a church 3 (Frequently)
Online / social media	Online / social media 1 (Never)	Online / social media 2 (Sometimes)	Online / social media 3 (Frequently)
Workplace	Workplace 1 (Never)	Workplace 2 (Sometimes)	Workplace 3 (Frequently)
Restaurant, coffee shop, or social Hour	Restaurant, coffee shop, or social Hour 1 (Never)	Restaurant, coffee shop, or social Hour 2 (Sometimes)	Restaurant, coffee shop, or social Hour 3 (Frequently)
Civic club or organization	Civic club or organization 1 (Never)	Civic club or organization 2 (Sometimes)	Civic club or organization 3 (Frequently)

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* 18. What words or phrases do you use when you are bragging about Franklin? (Select all that apply)

Friendly & safe

Historic preservation & culture

Beautiful environment (built and natural)

Sense of community

The people

Small town

Charming & quaint

The schools

Family friendly

The downtown

Thriving business environment

Great restaurants, shops, entertainment/events

Other (please specify)

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* 19. What is missing in Franklin? Rank your top three choices.

Other (please specify)

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* 20. With your top choices in mind, what can we do as individuals or together to work on these opportunities?

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* 21. On a scale of 1 to 5, with "1" being poor and "5" being excellent, how would you rate Franklin to a friend or colleague as a place to live?

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with "1" being poor and "5" being excellent, how would you rate Franklin to a friend or colleague as a place for business?

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 23. On a scale of 1-5, with "1" being poor and "5" being excellent, how would you rate Franklin to a friend or colleague as a place for others to visit?

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 24. What prevents you from getting more involved in the community? (Select all that apply)

I am too busy/I do not have enough time

I am unsure of how to get involved

I believe that my efforts will not make a difference

I am actively involved in the issues I care about

Other (please specify)

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* 25. What top three ideas came from your conversation today that you can take action on to move our community forward?

	First	Second	Third
Become More Engaged/Involved	Become More Engaged/Involved First	Become More Engaged/Involved Second	Become More Engaged/Involved Third
Continue Conversation	Continue Conversation First	Continue Conversation Second	Continue Conversation Third
Volunteer	Volunteer First	Volunteer Second	Volunteer Third
Address Walking, Biking, & Transit Needs	Address Walking, Biking, & Transit Needs First	Address Walking, Biking, & Transit Needs Second	Address Walking, Biking, & Transit Needs Third
Address Housing Issues	Address Housing Issues First	Address Housing Issues Second	Address Housing Issues Third
Address Growth and Development Issues	Address Growth and Development Issues First	Address Growth and Development Issues Second	Address Growth and Development Issues Third
Address Transportation Needs/Issues	Address Transportation Needs/Issues First	Address Transportation Needs/Issues Second	Address Transportation Needs/Issues Third
Vote & Encourage Others to Vote	Vote & Encourage Others to Vote First	Vote & Encourage Others to Vote Second	Vote & Encourage Others to Vote Third
Support Education & Education System Needs	Support Education & Education System Needs First	Support Education & Education System Needs Second	Support Education & Education System Needs Third
Promote Diversity & Inclusion	Promote Diversity & Inclusion First	Promote Diversity & Inclusion Second	Promote Diversity & Inclusion Third
Address Arts, Sports, Cultural, & Entertainment Needs	Address Arts, Sports, Cultural, & Entertainment Needs First	Address Arts, Sports, Cultural, & Entertainment Needs Second	Address Arts, Sports, Cultural, & Entertainment Needs Third
Address Mental Health Issues	Address Mental Health Issues First	Address Mental Health Issues Second	Address Mental Health Issues Third
Address Parking Issues	Address Parking Issues First	Address Parking Issues Second	Address Parking Issues Third
Advance Youth Engagement/Needs	Advance Youth Engagement/Needs First	Advance Youth Engagement/Needs Second	Advance Youth Engagement/Needs Third
Advance Older Adult Needs	Advance Older Adult Needs First	Advance Older Adult Needs Second	Advance Older Adult Needs Third
Better Understand Funding, Government, & Taxes in Franklin	Better Understand Funding, Government, & Taxes in Franklin First	Better Understand Funding, Government, & Taxes in Franklin Second	Better Understand Funding, Government, & Taxes in Franklin Third
Not Sure or Nothing At This Moment	Not Sure or Nothing At This Moment First	Not Sure or Nothing At This Moment Second	Not Sure or Nothing At This Moment Third

Other (please specify)

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* 26. Do you have any additional comments, suggestions or thoughts to share?

As previously mentioned, your responses to all questions are confidential. These demographic questions are only to help us better understand participation levels in the community as a whole.

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* 1. Please provide the email address used to register for on the table. If you did not register online, please provide your email address below.

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* 2. Which best describes your MOST IMPORTANT reason(s) for participating in On the Table? (Select all that apply)

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* 3. What is your relationship to Franklin Tomorrow? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. How did you hear about On the Table? (Specify all that apply)

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* 5. Where did your On the Table conversation take place?

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* 6. The other people at my conversation were:

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* 7. How did you connect with others at your conversation? (Select all that apply)

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* 8. After participating in your conversation, to what extent do you better understand how you, personally, can help address the challenges/opportunities facing the community?

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* 9. Please select the action or next step you are likely to take regarding an issue or solution discussed. (Select all that apply)

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* 10. How much impact do you think you can have in making Franklin a better place?

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* 11. In general, how attached do you feel to Franklin?

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* 12. Why? What drives your attachment? (Select all that apply)

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* 13. Where do you see three opportunities for improvement in Franklin today?

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* 14. To which of the following topics do you primarily contribute your time and talent, knowledge or skills? (Select all that apply)

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* 15. Since January 2019, have you: (Select all that apply)

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* 16. How often do you vote in local elections, such as for mayor or school board?

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* 17. On a scale of 1 to 3, with "1" being never and "3" being frequently, where do you often connect with others in the community?

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* 18. What words or phrases do you use when you are bragging about Franklin? (Select all that apply)

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* 19. What is missing in Franklin? Rank your top three choices.

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* 20. With your top choices in mind, what can we do as individuals or together to work on these opportunities?

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* 21. On a scale of 1 to 5, with "1" being poor and "5" being excellent, how would you rate Franklin to a friend or colleague as a place to live?

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* 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with "1" being poor and "5" being excellent, how would you rate Franklin to a friend or colleague as a place for business?

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* 23. On a scale of 1-5, with "1" being poor and "5" being excellent, how would you rate Franklin to a friend or colleague as a place for others to visit?

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* 24. What prevents you from getting more involved in the community? (Select all that apply)

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* 25. What top three ideas came from your conversation today that you can take action on to move our community forward?

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* 26. Do you have any additional comments, suggestions or thoughts to share?

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* 27. In what Zip Code is your home located?