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I Introduction 1.1 HOUSING ELEMENT COMMUNITY SURVEY OVERVIEW Pleasanton is in the process of updating the Housing Element of the General Plan. The 6th Cycle Housing Element, which will cover the eight-year period between 2023-2031, must be adopted by January 2023. The Housing Element Update process is intended to reflect a robust process with significant engagement with the public, key stakeholders, City Council and City commissions throughout, to ensure a community -wide conversation about housing policy, future housing sites, and strategies and actions to meet the City's assigned Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The Housing Element outlines the community's housing policies, goals, and programs, as well as opportunities for new housing over the next eight years. As part of a broader community engagement effort, which is a priority for the City in the Housing Element Update, the City developed and published an online survey, to gather feedback from the community on their housing preferences, needs, and future housing opportunities. The feedback from the survey is intended to inform the City and the consultant team, and complement analysis and research on current housing trends, city constraints, and evaluate various approaches to meeting housing needs across income levels. The feedback will also aid in the creation of an inventory of available sites, or "Sites Inventory," which will be a key component of a Housing Element in which the City must identify land zoned for housing to meet the RHNA. The objective of the survey is to better understand community opinions on various city-wide issues related to housing; gather constructive feedback on preferences and priorities on new housing development; identify challenges and opportunities; and understand the perspective of the community in addressing housing needs. In addition, the survey serves to introduce the community to the Housing Element Update process and how to stay informed on the process. 1.2 SURVEY METHODOLOGY In order to reach the greatest number and broadest cross section of individuals, City staff administered the online survey via SurveyMonkey, a popular online platform. 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 (www.nicasantonhousing_element.com) and the City website (www.cityofpleasantonca.gov). Notice of the survey was also distributed via email to subscribers of the City's Housing Element Update opt -in email notification list on three occasions. Additionally, the survey was advertised in local newspapers including article write-ups, advertised in the City weekly e -newsletter, the City Progress newsletter, and advertised on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor through City accounts. Posters were also posted at various City facilities and offices with QR codes to easily access the survey. Finally, City staff directly engaged with the public by attending T -C -kry OF 1 �� PL£ASANTON.