Survey: Cost of living top dislike for region’s residents

Today the Growth Management Policy Board was briefed on early results from a statistically valid survey of 2,000 residents in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties.

The survey was conducted in March 2018 to measure attitudes and opinions about growth and other issues related to VISION 2050.

We've posted the survey online so anyone can share their thoughts on growth and how things are going in the central Puget Sound region.  

The board will receive a full briefing on results next month after all the survey data is fully analyzed.  Initial results include:

Chart - What do you like least about living in the central Puget Sound region?

Cost of living, homelessness and transportation are top dislikes.

Chart: Which of the following do you think is best for creating more affordable housing in the central Puget Sound region?

Most believe encouraging development in urban areas, near transit is best for creating more affordable housing.

The survey and public comments received during the scoping period will help inform VISION 2050.