HEALTHY CONCORD Survey #2 Final Results 872 responses as of Monday Jan. 7, % response rate

Topics covered in Survey 2 Basic demographics: age, gender, residency, number of children and seniors living in respondents’ household Mental Health Environment Basic Needs Transportation Education Recreation Community Youth Senior Citizens

Gender-- all respondents

Age distribution of all respondents

Concord resident?-- all respondents

Key Topics by % response What is meant by % response? For each Major Topic (Mental Health, Youth, Seniors, etc.), % Response means the percentage of respondents who chose that answer as one of their 3-5 each answer choices For example: In Mental Health, 410 out of 631 (65%) of respondents who answered this question chose Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems as one of their choices. This answer was chosen by 65% of respondents who answered the Mental Health question.

Key Topics Identified

Secondary Topics

Youth 17 and Under—Key Topics Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems91 Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports78 Children need less homework and more time for play75 Hold regular farmers markets to promote local foods and provide community interaction65 Average kids get overlooked while those at the extremes get resources61 Backpacks are too heavy and unhealthy for children of all ages61 Food quality in need of improvement at local schools60 Provide shuttle link between Concord Center and West Concord57 Rates of alcohol and marijuana use in teens are a concern55 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution53 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders52 Need more sidewalks to encourage walking50

Youth 17—Secondary Topics Link local farms to schools and other institutions49 Too few affordable grocery stores are in this area47 Encourage utilization of alternative energy systems in public and private projects46 Tension between cars and bicycles creates dangerous conditions46 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping44 I'm concerned about the number of teens who engage in cutting and self- abuse41 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress41 Local transportation is needed for youth and seniors41

Youth concerns—schools and mental health Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems91 Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports78 Children need less homework and more time for play75 Average kids get overlooked while those at the extremes get resources61 Backpacks are too heavy and unhealthy for children of all ages61 Food quality in need of improvement at local schools60 Rates of alcohol and marijuana use in teens are a concern55 I'm concerned about the number of teens who engage in cutting and self- abuse41

Youth concerns--transportation Provide shuttle link between Concord Center and West Concord57 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution53 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders52 Need more sidewalks to encourage walking50 Local transportation is needed for youth and seniors41

Youth concerns—other issues Encourage utilization of alternative energy systems in public and private projects46 Tension between cars and bicycles creates dangerous conditions46 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping44 Too few affordable grocery stores are in this area47 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress41

Age 30-39—Key Topics Need more sidewalks to encourage walking 72 Gym should be taught frequently at all grades 72 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems 71 Encourage farmers markets and other local food producers 71 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress 67 Hold regular farmers markets to promote local foods and provide community interaction 66 Connect schools to local farms for improved food supply and learning opportunities 66 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders 63 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping 62 Bring back the swap shed for regular recycling of unwanted household items 57 Link local farms to schools and other institutions 51

Age 30-39—Secondary Topics High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others48 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns to reduce pesticide and water usage45 Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline44 Too few affordable grocery stores are in this area44 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution43 Children need less homework and more time for play43

Age –concerns by topic Gym should be taught frequently at all grades72 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems71 Connect schools to local farms for improved food supply and learning opportunities66 Children need less homework and more time for play43 Schools Economic Pressures Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress67 High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others48 Too few affordable grocery stores are in this area44

Age –concerns by topic Transportation Need more sidewalks to encourage walking 72 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders 63 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping 62 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution 43 Food and Environment Encourage farmers markets and other local food producers71 Hold regular farmers markets to promote local foods and provide community interaction66 Link local farms to schools and other institutions51 Bring back the swap shed for regular recycling of unwanted household items57 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns to reduce pesticide and water usage45 Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline44

Age Key Topics Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders 70 Hold regular farmers market 69 Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports 69 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems 68 We need a place for teens to gather and recreate 58 Bring back the swap shed for regular recycling 55 Rates of alcohol and marijuana use in teens are a concern 54 High taxes and cost of living makes existing homes unaffordable for many seniors 54 Link local farms to schools and other institutions 53 Food quality in need of improvement at local schools 53 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress 51 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution 50 Youth need to be taught social interactions away from electronics 50

Age Secondary Topics Tension between cars and bicycles creates dangerous conditions49 Need more sidewalks to encourage walking48 Average kids get overlooked while those at the extremes get resources48 Gym should be taught frequently at all grades48 Connect schools to local farms for improved food supply and learning opportunities48 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping47 Need comprehensive map of trail system including rules47 Need more affordable exercise resources46 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns45 High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others42 Not enough spontaneous, free-form play for kids42 Transportation to shopping and medical appointments is limited42 Adults who silently accept alcohol use in youth do everyone a disservice41 Youth feel pressure to succeed at all ages and in all activities40

Age Concerns—Youth well-being Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports69 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems68 We need a place for teens to gather and recreate58 Rates of alcohol and marijuana use in teens are a concern54 Food quality in need of improvement at local schools53 Youth need to be taught social interactions away from electronics50 Average kids get overlooked while those at the extremes get resources48 Gym should be taught frequently at all grades48 Not enough spontaneous, free-form play for kids42 Adults who silently accept alcohol use in youth do everyone a disservice41 Youth feel pressure to succeed at all ages and in all activities40

Age –Economic Pressures and Transportation High taxes and cost of living makes existing homes unaffordable for many seniors54 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress51 High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others42 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders70 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution50 Tension between cars and bicycles creates dangerous conditions49

Age Concerns —Food and Environment Hold regular farmers market69 Bring back the swap shed for regular recycling55 Link local farms to schools and other institutions53 Need more sidewalks to encourage walking48 Connect schools to local farms for improved food supply and learning opportunities48 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping47 Need comprehensive map of trail system including rules47 Need more affordable exercise resources46 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns45

Age Key Topics High taxes and cost of living makes existing homes unaffordable for many seniors66 Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports64 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems63 High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others62 Bring back the swap shed61 Bike paths needed to encourage safer riding and recreational use61 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of rider59 Youth need to be taught social interactions away from electronics58 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns57 Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline56 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution54

Age Key Topics Hold regular farmers markets53 We need a place for teens to gather and recreate53 Need more affordable exercise resources52 Need more places to sit in commercial districts52 Transportation to shopping and medical appointments is limited52 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress50 Too many children are driven to school instead of riding buses50

Age Secondary Topics Gym should be taught frequently at all grades48 Trusted source of help needed with household tasks like maintenance and computer operation48 Encourage utilization of alternative energy systems in public and private projects47 We need more affordable housing options that build and nourish extended families47 Local transportation is needed for youth and seniors46 Need more sidewalks to encourage walking45 Average kids get overlooked while those at the extremes get resources44 Need comprehensive map of trail system including rules44 Provide shuttle link between Concord Center and West Concord43 Rates of alcohol and marijuana use in teens are a concern41 Youth feel pressure to succeed at all ages and in all activities40

Age –Youth well-being Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports64 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems63 Youth need to be taught social interactions away from electronics58 We need a place for teens to gather and recreate53 Too many children are driven to school instead of riding buses50 Gym should be taught frequently at all grades48 Average kids get overlooked while those at the extremes get resources44 Rates of alcohol and marijuana use in teens are a concern41 Youth feel pressure to succeed at all ages and in all activities40

Age Economic Pressures and Adult Well-being High taxes and cost of living makes existing homes unaffordable for many seniors66 High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others62 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress50 We need more affordable housing options that build and nourish extended families47 Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline56 Trusted source of help needed with household tasks like maintenance and computer operation48

Age Transportation Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution54 Transportation to shopping and medical appointments is limited52 Local transportation is needed for youth and seniors46 Provide shuttle link between Concord Center and West Concord43 Bike paths needed to encourage safer riding and recreational use61 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of rider59

Age Environment and Food Encourage utilization of alternative energy systems in public and private projects47 Need more sidewalks to encourage walking45 Need comprehensive map of trail system including rules44 Bring back the swap shed61 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns57 Hold regular farmers markets53 Need more affordable exercise resources52 Need more places to sit in commercial districts52

Age 60+--Key Topics High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others 68 High taxes and cost of living makes existing homes unaffordable for many seniors 66 Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline 62 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders 62 Hold regular farmers markets 59 Trusted source of help needed with household tasks like maintenance and computer operation 59 Need comprehensive map of trail system including rules 58 Bring back the swap shed 56 Gym should be taught frequently at all grades 56 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress 55 Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution* 55 Encourage utilization of alternative energy systems in public and private projects 55

Age 60+ –Youth well-being Gym should be taught frequently at all grades56 Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems54 Youth need to be taught social interactions away from electronics53 Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports52 Not enough spontaneous, free-form play for kids46 Kids need to learn to deal with disappointment46 We need a place for teens to gather and recreate42

Age 60+ Economic Pressures and Adult Well-being High housing costs are pricing out many senior citizens and others68 High taxes and cost of living makes existing homes unaffordable for many seniors66 Economic pressures cause many individuals and families to be overextended adding to stress55 We need more affordable housing options that build and nourish extended families52 Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline62 Trusted source of help needed with household tasks like maintenance and computer operation59

Age 60+ Transportation Encourage mass transit use, walking and biking to reduce traffic and pollution55 Encourage utilization of alternative energy systems in public and private projects55 Transportation to shopping and medical appointments is limited51 Local transportation is needed for youth and seniors42 Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders62

Age 60+ Environment and Food Hold regular farmers markets59 Need comprehensive map of trail system including rules58 Encourage use of walking trails through better labeling and mapping53 Bring back the swap shed56 Promote healthy landscapes and lawns52 Connect schools to local farms47 Need more places to sit in commercial districts44

Concerns Common to All Ages Academic pressures in youth of all ages causes anxiety and other problems RANK

Concerns Common to All Ages Increase options for teens who opt out of high-pressure school sports RANK

Concerns Common to All Ages Hold regular farmers markets to promote local foods and provide community interaction RANK

Concerns Common to All Ages Bike paths will help reduce road congestion and increase safety of riders RANK

Concerns Common to All Ages High cost of housing, taxes, and living for seniors RANK

Concerns Common to Older Residents Social isolation in elderly can lead to depression and decline RANK

Concerns Common to All Ages Need more sidewalks to encourage walking RANK Residents age also want more gym classes in schools

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