Rosanne AlbrightOffice of Environmental ProgramsCity of Phoenix

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Public support for Goals: 92% Average

4Greenhouse Gas Inventory

for City Operations

Purpose: to take the pulse of the general public and stakeholders on a set of possible actions to reduce carbon and air pollution

Schedule: October to December 2017Methods: Meetings Social Media Facebook, Twitter, website

Electronic Surveys

OBJECTIVE: Inform Council on public support for action.

Public Survey:www.coolerphoenix.com

Initial Survey Responses on Trees (385)Funding is needed to plant, maintain and water up to 10,000 new trees per year to reach the City's goal of a 25 percent tree canopy. Which actions do you support?

88% agreed: A strategy to double the number of trees in Phoenix over time is a good idea.

46% agreed: I would consider donating to a citywide tree campaign in my city.

71% agreed: I think a $10 annual tax increase to pay for 10,000 new drought-tolerant trees each year in my city is a good idea.

Initial Survey Responses on Buildings (385)The City could require home builders to include a few additional energy efficiency features beyond the building code that are cost effective (although it may slightly increase the overall cost of the home). Which actions do you support?

73% agreed: I think the City adopting an energy efficient building code is a good idea (even if the new home costs slightly more).

82% agreed: I think the City should require a green rating (called a HERS score) on all new homes, so that a house’s efficiency is displayed clearly for potential buyers.

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