Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are attractive city centers, storefronts, and public gathering spaces?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are anchor businesses located along corridors, nodes, or in center districts?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is public transit accessibility?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is assistance for entrepreneurs and/or small businesses?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are arts and cultural amenities or events?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is environmentally-friendly construction?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are green/open spaces, trails, and bike paths?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is being bicycle-friendly/walkability (complete streets)?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are local food opportunities?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are form-based codes?

In your opinion, to what extent does your jurisdiction currently have entrepreneurial activity?

In your opinion, to what extent does place-based economic development influence where entrepreneurs choose to launch and grow their businesses?

In your opinion, to what extent would increased entrepreneurial activity help your jurisdiction make places where people want to live, work, and play?

In your opinion, to what extent is fostering entrepreneurship a specific part of your jurisdiction's placemaking efforts? (Among jurisdictions reporting they do placemaking)

How familiar, if at all, are you with the "Miplace Partnership Initiative" (or the website Miplace.org), a public-private effort to create more jobs, attract and retain talented workers, and raise incomes—at least in part—through targeted local and regional placemaking activities?

Is your jurisdiction engaged in economic gardening?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction conducted workforce development or training programs?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed traditional infrastructure?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed IT infrastructure?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction fostered networking among local businesses?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction helped local businesses with social networking online?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction provided or fostered information access to markets, customers, or competitors?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction provided or fostered access to capital?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction granted tax abatements or deferments?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed a local currency or a "buy local" campaign?