Quality of Life Survey 2008 Version

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 03:55 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The Quality of Life Survey has been completed and there are some changes since last year.

There were more women than men responding this time, (54% female and 46% male) in fact, it was nearly a reversal of the responders last year (44% female, 54% male).

Of those who filled out the survey in 2008, 46% said they had full time employment compared to 51.2% last year.

Here are some of the highlights:

Single family dwelling is the most preferred type of housing (87.3%)

Most important factor in selecting a home is a desirable neighbourhood (28.1%)

Overall affordability is the most significant housing related issue for respondents (35.8%)

Most respondents are not sure if the transportation network in the city has kept pace with new residential development ( 45.9%)

When it comes to climate change, 75% said it means a change in or unusual weather patterns

38.7% say they are definitely concerned about climate change a further 15.3% say they are extremely concerned

The major concerns are the legacy for future generations, drought and water shortages , followed by forest impacts and human health impacts.

81.8% say they and their family will be affected by climate change.

While most say they understand there are things they can do about climate change (81.3%), those actions included recycling/ reducing waste using less energy, drive less and walk more.

60.8 % say industrial development in the city is having an unfavourable impact on the city, and the main problem is air emissions (56.7%) followed by smell

When it comes to taxes:

· 22.5% say taxes should be increased to maintain current service levels,

· 17.9% maintain taxes and if necessary decrease service levels

· 19.5% increase taxes and increase service levels

· 4.0% decrease taxes and decrease service levels

A full 63.8% favour user fees

27.2% support neighbourhood shopping centres and 30.8% say small retail and commercial service shops are the best for downtown

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Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 03:55 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: Green on October 21 2008 8:34 AM

Perhaps this should indicate to those running for council that we need to allocate resources to finding appropriate spaces where industry can safely locate in our region without effecting the quality of life. Unfortunately this has not been considered in the past.

Posted by: DPJ on October 21 2008 11:31 AM

carbon tax is evil

Posted by: Lamb on October 21 2008 12:10 PM

Past Council's have been so concerned about "growing" that they haven't looked after the residents that live here.

There is a lot of damage to be undone by future Councils as far as quality of life is concerned including moving industry out of the bowl. Nothing much will change until that happens.

Posted by: MrPG on October 21 2008 12:48 PM

'Moving industry out of the bowl' is a wonderful idea that I support. But who is supposed to pay for it?

Posted by: Lamb on October 21 2008 7:26 PM

Good comment MrPG. Perhaps with so many grants that the City is constantly applying for it come under "Urban Renewal" and could be split Provincialy, Federally and Industrial.