Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Please indicate, as far as you know, if your jurisdiction has privatized economic development services, either in whole or in part.

During the next twelve months, do you think your community will have good times financially, or bad times financially?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on Michigan's economy?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the fiscal health of your local government?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the ability of your community to attract and/or retain businesses?

Is your local government currently engaged in or planning any placemaking efforts for economic development purposes?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, historic preservation and adaptive re-use?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, mixed-use developments (e.g., buildings that include a combination of retail, commercial, and residential space)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, attractive city centers, storefronts, and public gathering spaces?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, anchor businesses located along corridors, nodes, or in center districts?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, public transit accessibility?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, assistance for entrepreneurs and/or small businesses (e.g., incubator space, services, etc.)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, arts and cultural amenities or events?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, environmentally-friendly construction (e.g., LEED-certified)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, green/open spaces, trails, and bike paths?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, bicycle-friendly/walkability (complete streets)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, local food opportunities (e.g., farmers' markets, food stands, etc.)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, form-based codes (alternative regulations to conventional zoning that emphasize building form over land use to create uniform or predictable public spaces)?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective is placemaking, or could it be, as an economic development strategy for your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective is placemaking, or could it be, as an economic development strategy for other jurisdictions around the state?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is historic preservation and adaptive re-use?

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

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?