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Community-wide Survey In order to gain additional feedback intended to help inform and plan for the future of housing in Pleasanton, and in order to reach a greater number and broadest cross-section of individuals, City staff administered an online survey via SurveyMonkey, a popular online platform. The intent of the survey was to gather feedback from the community on their housing preferences, needs, and future housing opportunities; complement the analysis and research on current housing trends and constraints; and evaluate various approaches to meeting housing needs across income levels. The survey was posted or "active" for 56 days, starting June 22, 2021, through August 16, 2021. The City provided links to the survey on the Housing Element Update website and the City website. Notice of the survey was also distributed via email to subscribers to the City's Housing Element Update opt-in email notification list on three occasions. Additionally, the survey was advertised in local newspapers, advertised in the City weekly e-newsletter, the City Progress newsletter, and advertised on various social media platforms. Posters were also posted at various City facilities and office with QR Codes to easily access the survey. Finally, City staff directly engaged with the public by hosting a booth at the weekly Farmers Market. Overall, the survey generated 622 responses from residents, property owners, business owners and visitors or Pleasanton. Exhibit D to this report is a summary of the responses provided for the survey. Although some respondents used the survey as an opportunity to state they did not support any (or very limited) new housing, the vast majority responded with input that will help provide useful guidance on the most preferred housing types, locations and strategies and the types of new housing that should be planned for, citing housing affordability and cost burden as the most significant housing issues facing the community. Locations for new housing most strongly supported among respondents included areas close to transit, to services, and the freeway (including Stoneridge Mall, Hacienda and sites near BART). Respondents also recognized the potential for redevelopment of existing, older commercial centers, and supported housing in the form of mixed-use projects, as well as favoring projects well-designed with amenities available. A consistent theme throughout the survey was the value and importance of Pleasanton's neighborhood character, with a strong preference not to site significant new housing within existing neighborhoods, and to ensure the impacts of new development are properly planned for and mitigated. POTENTIAL FUTURE POLICY DISCUSSION ITEMS As noted in the background, staff has provided these initial sections of the Preliminary Report by way of background and supporting information as the City engages with the next phases of the Housing Element Update, and to provide an opportunity for questions and early input/discussion in order to streamline future review of the Housing Element prior to its adoption. The Commission is also requested to provide input on the initial list of policy items identified below, including topics that it may wish to suggest should be studied or further evaluated as part of the Housing Element Update. These are areas or topics that have risen in interest or concern since the last Housing Element Update, or that have been mentioned in prior discussions with City Commissions and/or the City Council, for which consideration could be given in future policy discussions for new/modified goals, policies, or programs: Housing Element Update Planning Commission 9 of 11