Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any housing for elderly or disabled persons within your jurisdiction?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any other non-profit organizations within your jurisdiction?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any principal residence exemptions for people in poverty within your jurisdiction?

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of your jurisdiction's total number of parcels? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of your jurisdiction's total potential tax revenues? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of demands on your jurisdiction's service provision? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

In your opinion, overall, are the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction an asset, a liability, or both to your jurisdiction's current fiscal health? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

In your opinion, overall, are the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction an asset, a liability, or both to your jurisdiction's future fiscal health? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

In your opinion, overall, are the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction an asset, a liability, or both to your jurisdiction's future quality of life? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

To what extent, if any, has the impact of property tax exemptions (not including tax abatements for economic development) on your jurisdiction's revenue been a topic of discussion among your local leadership within the last 12 months? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

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?