City of Orinda Fair Housing Survey

As required by law, the City of Orinda Housing Element update includes a discussion regarding Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. The City would like to hear about your experience and opinions regarding fair housing issues! Please take a few minutes to answer the questions in this brief survey.

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* 1. Do you live in the City of Orinda?

Yes

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* 2. Have you, a relative, or a friend experienced any of the following barriers to obtaining or keeping housing within Orinda? (Check all that apply.)

Landlord refused to rent (discrimination)

Accessibility issues

Substandard housing conditions

Affordable options are too far from jobs, school, etc.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 3. Have you, a relative, or a friend ever had to live in an overcrowded unit to afford housing in Orinda?

Yes

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* 4. Can you easily change your housing situation if needed? (i.e., there are other units available that fit your need based on size, price, etc.)

Very Easily

Somewhat Easily

Somewhat Challenging

Very Challenging

Not Sure

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* 5. Have you been able to find housing in the neighborhood or community of your choice?

Yes, every time I look for housing

Some of the times I've looked for housing

I haven't been able to find housing in the neighborhood I want to live in

None of the above

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* 6. How would you rate the condition of your home?

Very good, no repairs needed

Okay, minor repairs needed (i.e., repainting)

Major repairs needed (i.e., leaking roof)

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* 7. Can you easily access your job or services with transit or other alternative transportation methods (other than your private vehicle), if desired?

Yes, I can take transit or other modes to get where I want to go

No, alternative transportation options aren't readily available

I'm not aware of transportation options in my community

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* 8. These actions are intended to increase housing options, remove barriers to relocation, and improve access to opportunities (i.e., jobs, schools, etc.). Please choose the top 3 you would like to see pursued in Orinda.

Create a citywide registry of affordable rental options

Target outreach to underserved groups to increase awareness of assistance programs

Encourage development of multifamily units

Improve accessibility programs for housing, transit, sidewalks, etc.

Incentivize development of mixed-income housing

Create an inclusionary ordinance that would require a minimum proportion of affordable units for new multifamily projects

Acquisition of additional affordable housing units in mixed income developments

Create targeted investment programs (i.e., down payment assistance, sweat equity, etc.)

Promote in-home or community-based supportive services

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* 9. These actions are intended to improve and promote high quality amenities throughout your community, particularly where lower-income households live. Please choose the top 3 you would like to see pursued in Orinda.

Target investment in parks and other recreational facilities

Implement a proactive code enforcement program for homes in need of rehabilitation

Improve transportation infrastructure (i.e., bus stops, sidewalks and curbs, pedestrian crossings)

Invest in landscaping and other greenscaping measures

Promote vegetation management, wildfire/flood prevention, emergency preparation, and other methods to mitigate climate change impacts

Create community committees and/or recruit underserved community member representatives to serve on boards, committees, etc.

Leverage private investment for community revitalization

Address negative impacts of non-residential land uses