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A2Zero Carbon
Neutrality Survey #2 |
A2Zero is Ann Arbor’s campaign
to create and implement a just transition to carbon neutrality (aka,
no climate pollution emitted locally), community-wide, by the year 2030. To
make this work successful, we need your help. Please complete the following
survey to share your thoughts and ideas with us. In total, this survey should
take 7-10 minutes to complete.
We greatly appreciate your engagement in this
very important planning process. Please check out www.a2zero.org for more information and for details on how to
get involved.
1. We must reduce energy sector emissions
to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality. Which of the following actions would
you support to reduce energy-related emissions? Select all that apply.
Require new buildings to be all electric / ban
natural gas
Provide incentives for carbon neutral buildings
(either new or renovated buildings)
Install solar on as many buildings as possible
Work with state and
utilities to power the electric grid with renewable energy
Create programs for
landlords that encourage energy efficiency in rented residences
Work with the state to
allow the City to mandate energy efficiency standards
Find ways to have more
local control over our energy
Work with state to
allow community-owned solar in public spaces (i.e., allow solar in community
spaces for those that can’t have it on their roofs and/or afford an independent
solar system)
Make all affordable
housing sites net zero energy
Require energy usage
reporting for all buildings so that we understand where opportunities for
greater efficiency exist
Work with utilities to
provide new incentives for energy efficiency and incentives for transitioning
appliances from natural gas to electric
Organize group buys for
solar energy and more efficient appliances in order to lower the cost
Work with state to
allow the City to negotiate renewable energy for the whole community at a
significantly discounted rate (i.e., community choice aggregation)
Explore the creation of
a volunteer corps that can help reduce the cost of installing solar
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________________________
2. We must reduce mobility sector emissions
to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality. Which of the following actions would
you support to reduce mobility-related emissions? Select all that apply.
Increase density to reduce commuting and
encourage walking, biking, and public transit use
Increase mixed-use zoning, allowing amenities
such as grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants to be developed in
neighborhoods
More protected bike lanes
Free public transit
On-street rail or dedicated
in-City bus rapid transit
More park and rides connected to public transit
to get people to their destinations in town without having to drive
Expanded electric vehicle charging stations
(powered by renewable energy)
Expanded public transit service lines and hours
Electric buses (schools & AAATA), City
fleet, and UM vehicles
New train station to support expanded Amtrak and
Commuter Rail (aka, regional transit)
Car free days and/or car free zones in strategic
areas of town
Community electric vehicle bulk buy program to
lower the costs of purchasing an electric vehicle
Change development requirements to have parking
maximums; not minimums
Create pedestrian only areas of the City
Incentivize car sharing solutions (e.g., more
car sharing services, discounts for donating a car, carpool only lanes)
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________________________
3. We must reduce resource- and solid
waste-related emissions to achieve community wide carbon neutrality. Which of
the following actions would you support to reduce resource consumption and
disposal-related emissions? Select all
that apply.
Move to year-round City composting collection
Create neighborhood “toolsheds” and other
“sharing spaces” so individuals can borrow resources without having to purchase
them
Scale up local food production and support
farmer’s markets to improve access to local and sustainable food
Create or nurture existing local markets for
material reuse (i.e., food, packaging, bags, and construction debris)
Require all City events or events that get City
funds, to be zero waste events
Require all City to purchase certified
sustainable goods during procurement
Grow food in front yards and in the public right
of way for use in schools, restaurants, and community centers
Require composting and recycling and local
businesses
Charge more for trash pick-up and eliminate fees
for taking recyclables or reusable materials to the drop off station to limit
waste
Incentivize, charge for, or ban single-use
plastics throughout the City
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________________________
4. We must implement resilience planning to
achieve community wide carbon neutrality and to adapt successfully to a
changing climate. Which of the following actions would you support to enhance local
resilience? Select all that apply.
Support neighborhood community networks
Plant more trees to help mitigate heat
(including nut and fruit trees), manage stormwater, and sequester carbon
Redevelop vacant spaces to have housing,
community centers, and green space
Help residents create emergency preparedness
kits
Invest in flexible
infrastructure that can handle changes in rain and temperatures
Require white roofs, green roofs, or solar roofs
Preserve natural areas for purposes such as
stormwater infiltration, source water protection, and heat mitigation (among
other benefits)
Update design standards for roads so that they
support alternative transit, slowing down traffic, stormwater infiltration,
more trees, and greater walk and bikability
Invest in local energy sources that are tied to
batteries, which can function even if the electrical power grid goes down
Disallow buildings in the floodway and
floodplain
Increase urban density to improve social
cohesion, walkability, and bikability
Power all emergency services (i.e., fire,
police, EMS) with renewable energy and batteries to ensure they can operate if
the electrical grid is disrupted
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________________________
5. Below are some other ideas that can help
advance our work towards an equitable and carbon neutral future. Which of the
following ideas would you support? Select
all that apply.
Purchasing carbon offsets
Develop a green jobs training program to build
local capacity to implement many of the solutions needed to achieve carbon
neutrality
Allowing more density in residential and commercial
areas of Ann Arbor
Allowing more accessory dwelling units and tiny
houses in residential neighborhoods
Other – what other actions do you think we
should be considered as we chart a course towards carbon neutrality
community-wide? (please specify)______________________________________________________
6. We have limited funds to achieve
community wide carbon neutrality. Which of the following funding mechanisms
would you support? Check all that apply.
Carbon neutrality millage
Municipal bond
Carbon tax on electric (non-renewable) and gas
customers
Philanthropic dollars
Cutting existing City programs and infrastructure
spending to fund carbon neutrality efforts
Increasing parking rates
Passing a visitor fee assessed at all local
hotels
Vehicle demand pricing (fees are higher during
times when more people are trying to drive)
Other (please specify)
7. How much are you willing to pay for our
community’s carbon neutrality efforts?
$1/month
$5/month
$10/month
$20/month
$50/month
Other (please specify)__________________________________________________________________________________
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Demographic Questions |
The
City gathers demographic information to help us improve communications and
engagement. All questions are optional, and any information gathered will be
kept completely anonymous. Thank you for your help!
8. What is your relationship with Ann
Arbor? (Select all that apply)
I live here
I work here
I live and work here
I go to school here
I live and go to school here
Just like to visit
Other (please describe)_____________________________________________________
Prefer not to say
9. What is your age?
Under 15
15-19 yrs
20-29 yrs
30-39 yrs
40-49 yrs
50-69 yrs
60-69 yrs
70 years or older
Prefer not to say
10. Which identifiers would you use to
describe yourself? (Select all that apply)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Middle Eastern or North African
Hispanic or Latinx
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)______________________________________________________
11. What is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Transgender Woman
Transgender Man
Gender non-conforming or non-binary
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)______________________________________________________
12. Which best describes your household
income last year?
Less than $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000-$149,999
$150,000 - $199,999
$200,000 or more
Prefer not to say
13. Do you rent or own your primary
residence?
Rent
Own
Other
Prefer not to answer
Please drop
off this form and attachments at Ann Arbor City Hall or drop them in the mail:
City of Ann
Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations
c/o Missy
Stults
301 E.
Huron Street
Ann Arbor,
MI 48104
You may also scan it and any attachments and send
electronically to ghardy@a2gov.org