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Home My WebLink AboutFianl Survey Results March 201861.20%489 20.78%166 37.67%301 13.39%107 12.52%100 2.63%21 7.26%58 8.01%64 Q1 What is your affiliation to Iowa City? (Check all that apply). Answered: 799 Skipped: 1 Total Respondents: 799 Live and own a home in Iowa... Live and rent in Iowa City Work in Iowa City full-time Work in Iowa City part-time University of Iowa student Kirkwood Community... Own a business in Iowa City Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Live and own a home in Iowa City Live and rent in Iowa City Work in Iowa City full-time Work in Iowa City part-time University of Iowa student Kirkwood Community College student Own a business in Iowa City Other (please specify) 1 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 26.04%207 15.35%122 9.69%77 7.80%62 41.13%327 Q2 How long have you lived or worked in Iowa City? Answered: 795 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 795 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 20+ years 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 20+ years 2 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 53.46%425 26.04%207 8.93%71 7.55%60 4.03%32 Q3 How often do you think about climate change? (Select one option). Answered: 795 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 795 Everyday Once a week Once a month A couple of times a year Never 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Everyday Once a week Once a month A couple of times a year Never 3 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 25.69%205 38.72%309 26.07%208 9.52%76 Q4 How well informed do you think you are about the effects of a changing climate in Iowa City? (Select one option). Answered: 798 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 798 Well-informed Moderately informed Somewhat informed I don't know much about it 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Well-informed Moderately informed Somewhat informed I don't know much about it 4 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Q5 Please rate your level of concern about the following climate change impacts and how they will affect your quality of life and the Iowa City community. (1 being a top priority). Answered: 797 Skipped: 3 Increased flooding Precipitation extremes 5 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Temperature changes Seasonal variations 6 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Impacts on agriculture ... Loss of habitat/species 7 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 30.53% 243 18.59% 148 11.56% 92 6.66% 53 6.28% 50 2.89% 23 4.40% 35 5.03% 40 5.15% 41 8.92% 71 796 24.71% 195 19.01% 150 14.83% 117 6.59% 52 5.83% 46 4.82% 38 5.83% 46 5.96% 47 4.18% 33 8.24% 65 789 21.34% 169 19.44% 154 15.53% 123 7.45% 59 8.08% 64 3.91% 31 5.18% 41 5.68% 45 5.68% 45 7.70% 61 792 16.14% 127 16.39% 129 17.41% 137 9.02% 71 8.64% 68 5.34% 42 6.73% 53 6.61% 52 5.34% 42 8.39% 66 787 33.29% 263 17.97% 142 11.77% 93 6.08% 48 3.80% 30 3.54% 28 3.54% 28 4.56% 36 6.33% 50 9.11% 72 790 35.30% 281 14.95% 119 11.56% 92 7.54% 60 4.52% 36 3.02% 24 2.89% 23 3.89% 31 6.28% 50 10.05% 80 796 33.12% 263 17.13% 136 10.71% 85 6.68% 53 4.79% 38 2.90% 23 4.79% 38 5.29% 42 5.16% 41 9.45% 75 794 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Decreased air quality 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL Increased flooding Precipitation extremes Temperature changes Seasonal variations Impacts on agriculture and food production Loss of habitat/species Decreased air quality 8 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 47.04%373 85.37%677 57.25%454 93.06%738 61.03%484 69.86%554 62.67%497 55.74%442 41.24%327 Q6 What actions are you currently taking to reduce the impacts of climate change? (select all that apply). Answered: 793 Skipped: 7 Getting informed and... Reducing consumption ... Reducing water consumption.... Reducing waste. For... Reducing fuel consumption.... Buying local goods and... Buying greener products. Fo... Reducing consumption ... Eating a plant-based... Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Getting informed and involved. For example, joining an organization, reading a book, attending a workshop. Reducing consumption of electricity. For example, using energy-efficient products, turning off lights or appliances when not in use, reduced use of appliances and electrical devices. Reducing water consumption. For example, reducing water usage, installing water saving devices. Reducing waste. For example, reusing, recycling, and composting. Reducing fuel consumption. For example, minimize travel by car and/or plane, drive energy/fuel efficient car, use public transportation, bike or walk. Buying local goods and products. For example, growing your own food, buying local produce, buying from local businesses. Buying greener products. For example, organic produce, products with less/no packaging. Reducing consumption by buying less Eating a plant-based diet or choosing foods that have a lower carbon footprint 9 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 9.21%73 Total Respondents: 793 Other (please specify) 10 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 62.34%475 64.70%493 33.20%253 45.67%348 22.44%171 21.00%160 51.44%392 41.73%318 48.03%366 33.33%254 Q7 What topics would you like to learn more about? (select your top 5 topics). Answered: 762 Skipped: 38 Energy efficiency i... Renewable energy... Using less natural gas Water conservation Transportation efficiency s... Alternative transportati... Waste diversion... Recycling Consumption reduction –... Plant-based diet and the... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings Renewable energy alternatives Using less natural gas Water conservation Transportation efficiency such as using public transport or carpooling Alternative transportation choices such as biking and waking Waste diversion through composting and reusing Recycling Consumption reduction – food, goods, and products Plant-based diet and the carbon footprint of food 11 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Total Respondents: 762 12 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 52.59%417 48.55%385 77.81%617 52.46%416 33.04%262 19.42%154 18.28%145 Q8 What do you see as barriers to strategies for addressing climate change? Answered: 793 Skipped: 7 Total Respondents: 793 Lack of public information ... Cost of implementation Difficulty in changing... Lack of business or... Public-private coordination Uncertainty Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Lack of public information and education Cost of implementation Difficulty in changing behavioral habits Lack of business or industry support Public-private coordination Uncertainty Other (please specify) 13 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Q9 What tools and resources could be helpful to you in reducing your climate impact? (Rank in order of importance). Answered: 749 Skipped: 51 15.52% 106 10.10% 69 14.93% 102 15.08% 103 18.74% 128 25.62% 175 683 3.12 14.45% 99 20.73% 142 19.27% 132 19.12% 131 15.77% 108 10.66% 73 685 3.67 33.71% 237 26.46% 186 19.06% 134 10.10% 71 7.11% 50 3.56% 25 703 4.59 6.99% 48 12.66% 87 17.47% 120 18.34% 126 21.25% 146 23.29% 160 687 2.96 9.77% 68 13.79% 96 16.95% 118 22.13% 154 23.71% 165 13.65% 95 696 3.23 24.86% 175 18.04% 127 12.93% 91 13.49% 95 11.36% 80 19.32% 136 704 3.74 Workshops Informational fact sheet Tips for home and business Case studies Climate science FAQs GHG calculators... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL SCORE Workshops Informational fact sheet Tips for home and business Case studies Climate science FAQs GHG calculators (calculating your own carbon “footprint”) 14 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 43.41%339 67.09%524 56.47%441 42.64%333 14.85%116 18.44%144 11.78%92 2.43%19 19.21%150 Q10 How do you want to learn about climate change and Iowa City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan? (Check all that apply). Answered: 781 Skipped: 19 Community workshops City of Iowa City website... E-subscriptions , or email n... Facebook Twitter Nextdoor Instagram LinkedIn YouTube City Channel 4 cable TV... Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Community workshops City of Iowa City website, www.icgov.org E-subscriptions, or email news bulletins Facebook Twitter Nextdoor Instagram LinkedIn YouTube 15 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 14.08%110 9.48%74 Total Respondents: 781 City Channel 4 cable TV station Other (please specify) 16 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 65.72%510 34.92%271 Q11 Would you be interested in participating in future projects associated with Iowa City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan? Answered: 776 Skipped: 24 Total Respondents: 776 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 17 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Q12 What is your address? Answered: 636 Skipped: 164 18 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 0.69%5 14.27%103 18.14%131 17.87%129 14.27%103 16.34%118 18.42%133 Q13 What is your age group? Answered: 722 Skipped: 78 TOTAL 722 Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or older 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or older 19 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 89.89%649 2.35%17 1.11%8 1.94%14 0.14%1 2.08%15 2.49%18 Q14 What is your race? Answered: 722 Skipped: 78 TOTAL 722 White Asian Black or African-Amer... Hispanic or Latino Native American or... From multiple races Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES White Asian Black or African-American Hispanic or Latino Native American or Alaskan Native From multiple races Other (please specify) 20 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 13.66%99 15.17%110 16.00%116 12.55%91 16.41%119 13.52%98 12.69%92 Q15 What is your gross annual household income? Answered: 725 Skipped: 75 TOTAL 725 $0-$24,999 $25,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,9 99 $150,000-or more Not sure/prefer ... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES $0-$24,999 $25,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 $150,000-or more Not sure/prefer not to answer 21 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Q16 Do you have any other comments or suggestions? Answered: 277 Skipped: 523 22 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Q17 Would you like to sign up to receive updates about the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan by receiving our Sustainability Newsletter? If yes, enter email below: Answered: 344 Skipped: 456 23 / 23 Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan