'Hilton Head Island - Our Future' - Pre-Think Tank Workshop Participant survey

Hilton Head Island - Pre-Think Tank workshop - Participant survey

Thank you for taking the pre-Think Tank survey for Hilton Head Island - Our Future. Your responses to this survey will join the responses of your fellow participants to form the basis of the data driven visioning process, and will be used to develop a unique, innovative, and interactive data visualization platform that will allow you to examine the data collected for yourself. Stay tuned for survey results and data visualizations by signing up for the email newsletter at http://lab.future-iq.com/hhiourfuture/.
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1.Have you previously been involved in a future planning process with the Town of Hilton Head Island?
2.How important do you think it is to have a shared vision for the future of the community of Hilton Head Island?
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Shared Vision
3.How important will a shared vision for Hilton Head Island be in making decisions for YOUR organization?
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Importance of vision in decision making
4.How important will a shared vision for Hilton Head Island be in making decisions for YOUR life and plans?
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5.How do you feel about the future prospects for Hilton Head Island in the next 1 to 2 years?
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Prospects in next 15-20 years
6.How do you feel about the future prospects for Hilton Head Island in the next 5 years?
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Prospects in next 15-20 years
7.How do you feel about the future prospects for Hilton Head Island in the next 10 to 20 years?
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8.On Hilton Head Island, how do you expect the following aspects to change by 2030, compared with today? Click one option on each line below.
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Higher
Much higher
Total population
Housing density
Quality of community infrastructure
Local employment opportunities
Quality of health care sector
Level of social capital and civic engagement
Level of educational attainment
Success of existing businesses
Number of new businesses
Severe weather events
Traffic congestion
Importance of environmental management 
Average age of population 
Size and value of tourism industry 
Appeal as a world class destination 
9.Currently approximately 2,600,000 people who visit Hilton Head Island annually (including holiday rentals, second homeowners, hotel guests, day trippers etc). What level of visitation do you think would be optimal in 2040?
10.Currently approximately 39,000 people live on Hilton Head Island. In 2000 it was 34,000, and in 1990 it was 24,000. What level of permanent population do you think would be optimal in 2040?
11.In the 2014 Hilton Head Island Strategic Plan, the following major themes were identified, which defined the 2030 Vision. Do you think these issues are now more or less important than they were in 2014?
Much less important 
Less important 
About the same 
More important 
Much more important 
World class beach and waterways
Preservation / Enhancement of natural environment
One Hilton Head Island community
Community for all generations
Celebration of arts, culture and history
Quality infrastructure town-wide
Quality education for a life-time
Strong tourist economy
Diverse economy beyond tourism
Vibrant attractive retail / commercial centers
12.In the 2014 Hilton Head Island Strategic Plan, the following Guiding Principles were defined for the 2030 Vision. How satisfied are you with the progress that has been made on each of these key areas?
Poor progress; we are falling behind 
Some progress; but not enough
About where we should be; on track. 
Satisfactory progress; slightly ahead
Excellent progress;  exceeding expectations
Living in harmony with nature and protecting the natural beauty, and creating a unique sense of place.
Sustaining community prosperity through a diversified strong local economy based upon resort, retirement and non-hospitality businesses.
Providing meaningful experiences that cherish our history, the arts, cultural diversity and enrich the lives of our residents and guests.
Striving for excellence in everything we plan, build, do and maintain.
Providing serene, safe and healthy living environment for residents and guests.
Working together and volunteering for the greater good of the Hilton Head Island Community.
13.What is your age group?
14.How long have you lived on Hilton Head Island?
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