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2.2.8 Important Housing Characteristics <br />Question 12: What aspect(s) of housing is/are most important to you? (Choose all <br />that apply.) <br />\nswercd:621 Shipped: 1 <br />This survey asked respondents which aspect(s) or characteristics of housing are most important. <br />Respondents could choose all aspects that applied to them. Respondents could also indicate an <br />"Other" option and provide an open-ended response. <br />Overall, the large majority of all survey respondents indicated that safety/security was the most <br />important aspect or characteristics with respect to housing (75.20%). This was closely followed by <br />proximity to parks, schools, and other community amenities (64.25%). Respondents also indicated <br />that availability of parking (48.79%), private open space (36.07%), and proximity to shopping <br />(31.34%) were also very important aspects to housing. Less important aspects or characteristics <br />mentioned included multi -generational accommodations (18.68%) and availability of private <br />amenities such as a pool or sports court (16.43%). <br />80 respondents indicated "Other" as a response and were allowed to write in an open response. <br />Respondents provided input which was aggregated to the degree possible into common themes and <br />ideas. Among the open-ended responses, the largest theme respondents indicated that it was <br />important for housing to be located near transit options such as BART (11 mentions). <br />Some of the other themes that were indicated include the following: <br />• Proximity to transit, such as BART (11 mentions) <br />• Walkability and ease of public access: this includes safe and easy pedestrian accessibility for <br />all including those with disabilities. In addition, the proximity of grocery stores, coffee shops, <br />and restaurants were thought to be more important and distinct than "shopping" in general. <br />(10 mentions). <br />• Affordable: Although provided as a survey question option, a number of respondents <br />indicated that middle range, workforce housing for those in occupations such as teaching, is <br />needed and important (7 mentions). <br />• Other Important Aspects and/or Responses: <br />o Limit new housing, or build housing elsewhere (5) <br />o Proximity to Schools (3) <br />o Large Open Space (3) <br />o Quality Construction and Aesthetics (3) <br />o Available Infrastructure (water) (3) <br />THE CITY OF <br />PLEASANTON, <br />20 <br />