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� _ <br /> cu � ,� , : , � . � , :. ., ,. . <br /> . ._ . _.,_, . . ,. _ _. . ..._ _. __. .,, .. -;. .. . , . ._,,..:. , �ODBE RES�ARCH <br /> Q ([<, p <br /> � a Quafity �f Life and Important lssues � �a� �n� <br /> , <br /> ➢ The survey found that residents continue to be highly satisfied with the overall quality of life in <br /> Redwood City, and share a positive outlook toward the future. <br /> ■ More than 9 out of 10 residents reported that they are Gvery satisfied" (60%) or "somewhat <br /> satisfied" (33%) with the quality of life. <br /> ■ Further, almost 3 out of 4 residents are optimistic about the quality of life in Redwood City <br /> looking ahead to the next 5 years. <br /> ➢ As in previous surveys, residents shared diverse perspectives and cited a variety of issues that <br /> are most important for the future. Residents' concerns largely reflect current events and <br /> community issues, and these have changed significantly from previous surveys. <br /> ■ In line with an optimistic outlook and high satisfaction with quality of life, roughly 1 out of 7 <br /> residents did not identify an important issue facing the City. <br /> ■ Otherwise, residents most frequently cited education (15%); the economy (11%) and jobs <br /> (4%); reducing crime (8%) and gangs (4%); and several issues related to growth and <br /> development including creating affordable housing (7%) and developing the Salfin�orks <br /> property (3%). <br /> ■ The economy continues to be a more prevalent issue than in 2001 and 2003. Additionally, <br /> resident concerns with improving the quality of education increased from 2008, and <br /> returned to the levels observed in the 2001 and 2003 surveys. <br /> ■ In contrast, fewer residents identified affordable housing or traffic congestion as the most <br /> important issue facing the city. <br /> Page 4 <br /> January 2011 <br />