Methodology
Results in this presentation were collected
during two different community sessions:
1. September 1, 2009 in Apache Junction
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Among 238 attendees
2. September 2, 2009 in Anthem
•
Among 74 attendees
Round 1
In which county do you live?
(Number of People)
128
107
45
23
0
Pinal
Maricopa
Apache Junction
5
Pima
Florence
3
1
Other
How old are you?
65%
51%
32%
26%
15%
9%
<1%
1%
21 or younger
22 - 35
Apache Junction
36 - 50
Florence
51+
Which best describes who you represent?
(Number of People)
103
Concerned Citizen
26
60
Other Business
23
35
Government
Real Estate/Development
16
4
9
Apache Junction
Florence
Do you think that recent growth patterns—if
continued—will preserve, enhance, or decrease
the quality of life in Arizona?
80%
76%
Decrease
Enhance
20%
24%
Apache Junction
Florence
Do you think that population growth in Arizona
has slowed down for good or do you believe that
once the economic slow down is over, people will
continue to move to Arizona as fast as they were
before?
Growth has slowed down for good
1%
Growth will continue, but not as fast as
before
63%
55%
34%
Growth will continue as fast as before
Not Sure
42%
3%
3%
Apache Junction
Florence
How important do you think it is that we
consider the quality of life of our children and
grandchildren in planning the future of
Superstition Vistas?
84%
77%
14%
17%
2%
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Apache Junction
Florence
5%
Not Important
Round 2
Each of the scenarios has a different density and mix of
housing. Which of the following best reflects your
opinion about the mix of housing that Superstition
Vistas should include?
Primarily single-family homes,
similar to the mix in the Phoenix
area today.
18%
17%
A variety of single-family and
multi-family homes, resulting in
somewhat higher overall densities
than current trends.
Primarily multi-family
dwellings, resulting in a much
higher density than exists in
Phoenix today.
74%
71%
8%
12%
Florence
Apache Junction
Which of the following best reflects your willingness to
pay for environmental benefits and energy efficiency
improvements to buildings and homes?
I am not willing to pay any extra money
for more energy-efficient homes and
businesses.
8%
6%
I am willing to pay a bit more if the
extra initial cost pays for itself over a
reasonable time period through energy
cost savings.
59%
63%
Because of the environmental benefits,
I’m willing to pay a moderate amount
above what I can recoup through energy
cost savings.
I’m willing to pay a significant amount in
order to achieve substantial
environmental benefits.
30%
23%
3%
8%
Florence
Apache Junction
Which of the following best reflects your opinion about
economic development on Superstition Vistas?
It is not important for there to be lots of jobs
on Superstition Vistas. Jobs should be
focused elsewhere in the region and it’s
okay for Superstition Vistas to be a “bedroom
community.”
There should be a balance of jobs and
housing in Superstition Vistas to limit
commute distances. Strong efforts should be
made to attract economic catalysts, but not
if it requires providing land or
infrastructure at discounted costs.
There should be a balance of jobs and
housing in Superstition Vistas to limit
commute distances. Strong efforts should be
made to attract economic catalysts.
Providing land or infrastructure to
economic catalysts at discounted costs is
okay if it enhances the overall financial
return to Arizona’s school children.
3%
4%
24%
35%
73%
61%
Florence
Apache Junction
Which of the following do you feel is most important in
planning the future of Superstition Vistas?
Economic development, high-paying
jobs, and an appropriate jobs/housing
balance.
Environmental performance that
protects open space, reduces carbon
footprint and water use, etc.
45%
41%
15%
26%
A variety of transportation options
(roads, public transportation, walking,
biking, equestrian, etc.), reduced road
congestion, and destinations close to
home.
A density and mix of housing that
reflects what people want and can
afford.
24%
20%
16%
13%
Florence
Apache Junction
A preferred scenario will be created from elements of
all the scenarios. Which of the scenarios would you
like to see most heavily emphasized because it best
reflects the future you would like for your children and
grandchildren?
55%
50%
28% 27%
18%
12%
6%
5%
A
B
Apache Junction
C
Florence
D
Round 3
Most of the benefits achieved in all of the scenarios—especially
Scenarios B, C, and D—would require State Trust Land reform. How
strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The necessary types of reforms should be pursued in Arizona
to allow for the benefits of these scenarios.
Florence
Apache Junction
63%
23%
73%
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Disagree
9% 5%
20%
3%4%
The scenarios all would require substantial
expenditure for roads, commuter rail, and other
transportation investments. Which of the following
best reflects your opinion?
A mix of different road and public
transportation investments is
critical to preserve the quality of
life in the Phoenix area. Although
there is a cost, the benefits
outweigh the costs.
Investments should be made, but
only in roads.
Don’t spend a dime.
88%
88%
11%
9%
2%
3%
Florence
Apache Junction
We’ve invested a lot in thinking about the future of
Arizona. How important do you think this kind of
planning and visioning is for the future of the state?
Florence
Apache Junction
73%
18%
70%
Absolutely Essential
Somewhat Important
25%
Very Important
Not at all Important
7%3%
3%
2%