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Newcastle 2030 Appendix Newcastle Voice Newcastle 2030 December 2012 Appendix I‐ Surveys .........................................................................................................................2 Appendix II‐ Advertisement............................................................................................................15 Appendix III‐ Demographic Profile.....................................................................................................16 Appendix IV‐ Topline Data (unweighted)...........................................................................................21 Appendix V‐Verbatims .......................................................................................................................34 CONNECTED CITY ........................................................................................................................... 35 PROTECTED AND ENHANCED ENVIRONMENT...............................................................................81 VIBRANT AND ACTIVATED PUBLIC PLACES ..................................................................................103 CARING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ........................................................................................128 LIVEABLE AND DISTINCTIVE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................145 SMART AND INNOVATIVE CITY ....................................................................................................164 OPEN AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP ...................................................................................180 ADDITIONAL IDEAS OR COMMENTS ............................................................................................200 Newcastle 2030 Review Appendix December 2012 Page 1/226 Appendix I‐ Surveys Newcastle Voice member survey Broad community Newcastle 2030 Review Appendix December 2012 Page 2/226 ID ____________________ Newcastle 2030 In 2010/2011 The City of Newcastle worked with the community to develop the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan. As required under the Local Government Act, Council is currently undertaking a review of the Community Strategic Plan. This survey will help inform the review. We are seeking to better understand your priorities and gather your ideas – big and small - to help shape the future for our city. Your feedback will guide the development of strategies required to achieve the Community Strategic Plan’s long-term vision and inform Council’s 2013-2017 Delivery Program. This survey should take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey back to Council in the postage-paid envelope provided (there is no need to put a stamp on the envelope) by Friday 23 November 2012. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Q1. Are you aware of the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan? Please select one response only. Yes No Not sure/ don’t know The Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan is a shared community vision developed as a guide to inform policies and actions throughout the city for the next 20 years. Newcastle 2030 is our shared vision for a Smart, Liveable and Sustainable City. Our vision …. We will celebrate our unique city and protect our natural assets. We will build resilience in the face of future challenges and encourage innovation and creativity. As an inclusive community, we will embrace new residents and foster a culture of care. We will be a leading lifestyle city with vibrant public places, connected transport networks and a distinctive built environment. As we make our way toward 2030, we will achieve all this within a framework of open and collaborative leadership. Q2. How well does this vision reflect your hopes for Newcastle in the future? Please select one response only Not at all Slightly well Moderately well Very well Extremely well Don’t know/ Can’t say Newcastle 2030 Review Appendix December 2012 Page 3/226 The Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan includes 23 objectives that we aspire to achieve as a community over the next 10 years. These objectives are grouped into seven strategic directions for our city as we move towards 2030. Connected City – Transport networks and services that are well connected and convenient. Walking, cycling and public transport will become viable options for the majority of our trips. Protected and Enhanced Environment – Our unique environment will be understood, maintained and protected. Vibrant and Activated Public Places – A city of great public places and neighbourhoods promoting peoples health, happiness and wellbeing. Caring and Inclusive Community – A thriving community where diversity is embraced and everyone is valued and has the opportunity to contribute and belong. Liveable and Distinctive Built Environment – An attractive city that is built around people and reflects our sense of identity. Smart and Innovative City – A leader in smart innovations with a healthy, diverse and resilient economy. Open and Collaborative Leadership – A strong local democracy with an actively engaged community and effective partnerships. Connected City Q3a. Please indicate how important you believe the following objectives are to achieving a Connected City, which is well connected and has convenient transport networks? Please select one response only for each objective. Not at all Slightly Moderately Very Extremely Don’t important important important important important know Effective and integrated public transport Linked networks of cycle and pedestrian transport A transport network that encourages energy and resource efficiency Q3b. Tell us your ideas on how we can work together towards ensuring Newcastle is well- connected and has convenient transport networks. Please be as specific as possible. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Newcastle 2030 Review Appendix December 2012 Page 4/226 Protected and Enhanced Environment Q4a. Please indicate how important you believe the following objectives are to ensuring a Protected and Enhanced Environment? Please select one response only for each objective. Not at all Slightly Moderately Very Extremely Don’t important important important important important know Greater efficiency in the use of resources Our unique natural environment is maintained, enhanced and connected Environmental and climate change risks and impacts are understood and managed Q4b. Tell us your ideas on how we can work together towards ensuring that Newcastle’s unique natural environment is understood, maintained and protected. Please be as specific as possible. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Vibrant and Activated Public Places Q5a. Please indicate how important you believe the following objectives are to achieving Vibrant and Activated Public Places? Please select one response only for each objective. Not at all Slightly Moderately Very Extremely Don’t important important important important important know Public places that provide for diverse activity and strengthen our social connections Culture, heritage and place are valued, shared and celebrated Safe and activated places that are used by people day and night Q5b. Tell us your ideas on how we can work together towards ensuring Newcastle is a city of great public places and neighbourhoods promoting peoples health, happiness and wellbeing. Please be as specific as possible. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Newcastle 2030 Review Appendix December 2012 Page 5/226 Caring and Inclusive Community Q6a. Please indicate how important you believe the following objectives are to achieving a Caring and Inclusive Community? Please select one response only for each objective. Not at all Slightly Moderately Very Extremely Don’t important important important important important know A welcoming community that cares and looks after each other Active and healthy communities with physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing A creative, culturally rich and vibrant community Q6b. Tell us your ideas on how we can work together towards ensuring Newcastle is a thriving community where diversity is embraced and everyone is valued and has the opportunity to contribute and belong. Please be as specific as possible. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Liveable and Distinctive Built Environment Q7a. Please indicate how important you believe the following objectives are to achieving a Liveable and Distinctive Built Environment?
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