FMR Associates, Inc.Job No. 309431-071
6045 E. Grant RoadFinal Design
Tucson, Arizona 85712 June, 2007
Project No. 9 7
COCHISECOUNTY HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
- Screening Form -
TIME INTERVIEW STARTED: ENDED: DATE:
INTERVIEWER NAME: QUESTIONNAIRE NO.: (1-4)
TELEPHONE: AREA:
Incorporated CochiseCounty...... 1 (60%)
(85602, 85603, 85607, 85608, 85655,
85616, 85635, 85636, 85650, 85671,
85630, 85638, 85643,85644)
Unincorporated CochiseCounty...... 2 (40%)
(85605, 85606, 85609, 85610, 85615,
85617, 85620, 85625, 85626, 85627,
85630, 85632)
Hello, my name is . I am calling from FMR Research, a nationwide public opinion company. We are conducting a survey on behalf of CochiseCounty about the future pattern of growth and land use issues in areas outside of City limits. This is not a sales call of any kind.
A.For this survey, we need to speak with the male or female head of household who is 18 years of age or older. Are you one of the household heads?
Yes...... 1 (CONTINUE)
No...... 2 (ASK TO SPEAK TO THE 18+ MALE OR FEMALE
HOUSEHOLD HEAD, RETURN TO INTRODUCTION,
THEN TO Q.B)
B.What CochiseCounty community do you live in or identify with? (WRITE IN BELOW)
C.Do you live within City limits?
Yes...... 1 No...... 2
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Copyright, FMR Associates, Inc., 2007
Rev: 6/4/07 1:00 PM
FMR Associates, Inc. Job No. 309431-071
6045 E. Grant RoadFinal Design
Tucson, Arizona 85712 June, 2007
COCHISECOUNTY HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
- Main Questionnaire –
1.Which of the following best describes how long you have lived in CochiseCounty? (READ)
Less than one year...... 1
1 to 4 years...... 2
5 to 9 years...... 3
10 to 19 years...... 4
-OR- 20 or more years...... 5
(DO NOT READ)All my life...... 6
2.Briefly,
3.Overall, would you rate your quality of life in CochiseCounty as... (READ)
Excellent...... 1
Good ...... 2
Fair...... 3
-OR- Poor...... 4
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 9
4.Over the next five years or so, do you think that your quality of life in CochiseCounty will... (READ)
Improve...... 1
Decline ...... 2
-OR- Stay about the same...... 3
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 9
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5.Which of the following represent the biggest challenges facing CochiseCounty in the next ten years? (READ) (MULTIPLE MENTION)
Managing new development...... 01
Water availability...... 02
Maintaining rural character...... 03
Protecting the environment...... 04
Attracting living wage employment... 05
Availability of healthcare...... 06
Affordable housing...... 07
Tax rates...... 08
Convenient and available goods
and services...... 09
Growth pressure from PimaCounty.... 10
-OR- Something else? ______...... 98
(Specify)
6.Next I have some questions about future development in CochiseCounty. As I read a list of some reasons that residents offer for living in CochiseCounty, please rate the importance of each to you personally on a “1-to-5” scale – where “5” means “very important” and “1” means “not at all important” you. A “3” is neutral. You can give me any number between “1” and “5.” First, how important is... (READ IN RANDOM ORDER)
(READ IN RANDOM ORDER) Not at All Very No
(MARK ‘X’ WHERE START) ImportantNeutral Important Opinion
() a. A small town
atmosphere and
rural lifestyle123450
() b. Climate 123450
() c. Being near friends
and family 123450
() d. Employment or job123450
() e. Cost of living 123450
() f. Recreation
opportunities 123450
() g. Cultural or community
events 123450
() h. Land development
opportunities 123450
() i. Housing availability 123450
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7.As I read you the following types of growth, tell me if you think the current rate of that growth in CochiseCounty is too fast, about right or too slow.
TooAboutTooDon’t know/
FastRightSlowNo opinion
( ) a. Residential growth1239
( ) b. Commercial growth1239
8.In terms of the pace of growth, would you prefer to see CochiseCounty grow over the next ten years... (READ)
As fast as possible...... 1
Faster than now...... 2
About the same as now...... 3
-OR- Slower than now...... 4
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 9
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9.I am going to read you different types of projects that might be built in your community in the next ten years. After each, tell me how high a priority it is to you on a “1-to-5” scale – where “5” means “high priority” and “1” means “not a priority.” A “3” represents a “moderate priority.” You can give me any number between “1” and “5.” What is the priority of building... (READ IN RANDOM ORDER)
Q.9
Q.9a
(READ IN RANDOM ORDER) Not a Moderate High No Highest
(MARK ‘X’ WHERE START) Priority Priority Priority Opinion Priority
( ) a. Roads12345001
( ) b. Healthcare facilities12345002
( ) c. Schools12345003
( ) d. Retail services,
shopping and banking12345004
( ) e. Public transportation12345005
( ) f. Public water system12345006
( ) g. Public sewage treatment
system12345007
( ) h. Industrial or
manufacturing centers12345008
( ) i. A community center12345009
( ) j. Parks and recreational
areas12345010
( ) k. Residential
subdivisions12345011
NONE OF THESE99
NOT SURE/CAN’T DECIDE98
9a.(AFTER ALL PROJECTS ARE READ) (INTERVIEWER: IF ONLY ONE PROJECT IS RATED 5,” CIRCLE EXAMPLE AS “HIGHEST PRIORITY.” IF TWO OR MORE PROJECTS ARE RATED “5,” SAY :) “Which of these two (three) projects do you consider to be the highest priority? That is, between (READ FIRST PROJECT RATED “5”) compared to (READ OTHER PROJECTS RATED “5”)?” (RECORD ABOVE AS “HIGHEST PRIORITY.”)
(IF “4” OR “3” IS THE HIGHEST RATING GIVEN, INDICATE PROJECT AS “HIGHEST PRIORITY.” OTHERWISE, SAY :) “Which of these two (three) projects do you consider to be the highest priority?”
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10.In terms of different types of residential development, which of the following would you most like to see in your area? (READ) (MULTIPLE MENTION OKAY)
Apartments, condos and townhouses...... 01
Houses on lots smaller than one acre...... 02
Houses on lots between 1 and 4 acres...... 03
Houses on lots four acres or more...... 04
Planned housing developments...... 05
-OR- Houses with mixed lot sizes and open space... 06
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 99
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11.As I read the following statements about CochiseCounty, please tell if you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly. If you have no opinion, just let me know. (READ IN RANDOM ORDER)
(READ IN RANDOM ORDER)AgreeAgreeDisagreeDisagree No
(MARK ‘X’ WHERE START)StronglySomewhat SomewhatStrongly Opinion
( ) a. CochiseCounty has enough
living wage jobs.1234 5 (136)
( ) b. Traffic in CochiseCounty is a
problem.1234 5 (136)
( ) c. We need more shopping and retail
services in CochiseCounty.1234 5 (136)
( ) d. If growth in CochiseCounty is not
managed, the quality of life
here will diminish.1234 5 (136)
( ) e. I have emergency and medical
services available within a reasonable
distance from my home.1234 5 (136)
( ) f. Enough is being done in CochiseCounty
to protect our water resources. 1 2 3 4 5 (136)
( ) g. Property owners should be able to build
on their land with few restrictions.1234 5 (136)
( ) h. Quality higher education is available in
CochiseCounty.1234 5 (136)
( ) i. We have good school systems in
CochiseCounty.1234 5 (136)
( ) j. It is important that CochiseCounty maintain
its rural character.1234 5 (136)
( ) k. It is important that commercial or high-
density residential development be located
only close to or within cities.1234 5 (136)
( ) l. Good jobs are available within a
reasonable commuting distance.1234 5 (136)
( ) m. CochiseCounty has adequate affordable
housing choices.1234 5 (136)
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12.If a developer proposed a 250-unit housing development near you, which of the following would be your biggest concern?
(READ)(MULTIPLE MENTION OKAY—LIMIT to TOP 2-3 Concerns)
Open space preservation...... 01
Water availability and
conservation...... 02
Density or number of houses per
acre...... 03
Design and appearance...... 04
Traffic congestion...... 05
Increased noise...... 06
Preservation of scenic vistas...... 07
Preservation of dark skies...... 08
Preservation of wildlife corridors. 09
Air quality...... 10
Housing cost and affordability..... 11
-OR- Something else? ______...... 98
(Specify)
(DO NOT READ) None of these...... 99
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 98
- If a large-scale industrial or business complex were proposed for CochiseCounty, which of the following would be your most important consideration?(READ)(MULTIPLE MENTION OKAY—LIMIT TO TOP 2-3
Considerations)
Locating it close to population
centers...... 01
Creation of living wage job
opportunities...... 02
Potential for environmental
impacts...... 03
Traffic impacts...... 04
Type of industrial development..... 05
Increased tax base for the County.. 06
Preservation of scenic vistas...... 07
Preservation of dark skies...... 08
Preservation of wildlife corridors. 09
Air quality...... 10
-OR- Something else? ______...... 97
(Specify)
(DO NOT READ) None of these...... 99
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 98
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14.Imagine 20 years from now, which of the following best describes what you want CochiseCounty to be known for? (READ)(MULTIPLE MENTION OKAY)
Protecting the environment,
including the SanPedroRiver.... 01
Having many good jobs and a strong
economy...... 02
Having vibrant, modern cities...... 03
Preserving its rural character..... 04
-OR- Something else? ______...... 97
(Specify)
(DO NOT READ) None of these...... 99
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know/No opinion...... 98
C-1.Sex (DO NOT ASK):
Male...... 1
Female...... 2 (111)
C-2.We would like to ask you a few questions about yourself, for classification purposes only. Please stop me when I read the age category in which you belong. Are you... (READ)
18 to 20...... 1
21 to 29...... 2
30 to 39...... 3
40 to 49...... 4
50 to 59...... 5
60 to 64...... 6
65 or over...... 7
(DO NOT READ) Refused/No answer.0 (112)
C-3.Do you rent or own your home?
Rent...... 1
Own...... 2(214)
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C-4.Are you one or more of the following... (READ) (MULTIPLE MENTION OKAY)
Employed full-time (30 hours
or more each week)...... 01
Employed part-time (Less
than 30 hours each week).... 02
A student...... 03
Retired...... 04
A homemaker...... 05
-OR- Currently unemployed...... 06
(DO NOT READ) Refused/No answer...... 99
(END) THANK RESPONDENT FOR HIS/HER TIME AND SAY: "IN CASE THE OFFICE WANTS TO CHECK MY WORK, MAY I HAVE YOUR FIRST NAME AND THE ZIP CODE OF YOUR HOME ADDRESS?"
RESPONDENT'S NAME ZIP CODE
(44-48)
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