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Moffett Park Specific Plan: Survey 2 - Community Priorities

What are your priorities for Moffett Park?

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Pick your top 3 guiding principles. (Pick top 3)

Response Percent Response Count
Establish Moffett Park as a model community through its commitment to comprehensively addressing resilience, climate protection, and equity in all activities. 45.2% 84
Evolve Moffett Park into a vibrant and inclusive community where all people can thrive. 24.7% 46
Maintain and strengthen Moffett Park as a diverse economic engine that supports economic prosperity for all. 19.4% 36
Create a connected, accessible district that prioritizes the movement of people over vehicles to reduce climate pollution and to support a healthy community. 68.3% 127
Cultivate a dynamic and connected public spaces that accommodate the physical and social needs of all users. 43.5% 81
Create a healthy, resilient, and biodiverse environment. 48.4% 90
Integrate innovative and emerging technologies in the district to support the community wide goals. 29.6% 55

City Council’s direction is to redefine the Moffett Park an “Ecological and Innovation District.” What elements of an Eco-Innovation District are most important to you? (Pick top 3)

Response Percent Response Count
Provide new spaces for business incubation 11.9% 22
Provide new spaces for non-profits 13.5% 25
Holistic approach in addressing climate change and sustainability 44.9% 83
Social equity platform for development 11.4% 21
Innovative Infrastructure (District Systems) 24.3% 45
Smart City information and communication technology (ICT) 14.1% 26
New transit connections between Moffett Park and Downtown 43.2% 80
Reducing energy and water use 21.6% 40
Integrating habitat into open space and street design 62.2% 115
Green building 25.9% 48
Other 12.4% 23

To what degree do you agree with these statements? (Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree)

Housing should be added to Moffett Park to create a vibrant and inclusive community.
Response Percent Response Count
Strongly Disagree 12.4% 23
Disagree 3.8% 7
Neutral 9.7% 18
Agree 25.9% 48
Strongly Agree 47.0% 87
Housing should be added to Moffett Park to support retail, restaurants, and commercial services.
Response Percent Response Count
Strongly Disagree 12.4% 23
Disagree 4.9% 9
Neutral 15.7% 29
Agree 26.5% 49
Strongly Agree 39.5% 73
Housing should be added to Moffett Park to reduce commute distances and improve transportation.
Response Percent Response Count
Strongly Disagree 10.3% 19
Disagree 3.8% 7
Neutral 10.8% 20
Agree 21.1% 39
Strongly Agree 53.5% 99
Housing growth should be balanced with office growth.
Response Percent Response Count
Strongly Disagree 14.1% 26
Disagree 8.6% 16
Neutral 28.1% 52
Agree 26.5% 49
Strongly Agree 20.5% 38
Housing should be prioritized over office growth.
Response Percent Response Count
Strongly Disagree 11.9% 22
Disagree 13.0% 24
Neutral 24.3% 45
Agree 21.1% 39
Strongly Agree 27.0% 50
Moffett Park should remain an employment center with NO housing.
Response Percent Response Count
Strongly Disagree 50.8% 94
Disagree 21.6% 40
Neutral 9.7% 18
Agree 5.4% 10
Strongly Agree 8.6% 16

If you support adding housing to Moffett Park, what types of housing are most important to you? (Pick top 3)

Response Percent Response Count
Housing for young adults/working professionals (smaller units) 60.9% 106
Housing for families with children (larger units) 40.8% 71
Senior housing 20.1% 35
Transitional and/or supportive housing 24.1% 42
Accessible housing for persons with disabilities 21.3% 37
Affordable housing 68.4% 119
Multi-generational housing 24.1% 42
Other 10.3% 18

If Moffett Park becomes a mixed-use community, how would you prioritize the following services? (Pick top 4)

Response Percent Response Count
Grocery store/healthy food options 89.4% 161
Neighborhood serving retail/shopping 61.7% 111
Regional retail (big box retail) 6.1% 11
Restaurants/food and beverage 83.9% 151
Entertainment/music venues 25.6% 46
Civic and cultural institutions 31.1% 56
Personal and professional services (salons, yoga, lawyers, architects) 36.1% 65
Health care clinics/medical offices 35.0% 63

If Moffett Park becomes a mixed-use community, how would you prioritize the following amenities? (Pick top 5)

Response Percent Response Count
Bike / pedestrian infrastructure (freeway overpasses, paths and trails, designated bike lanes) 89.2% 165
Transportation services (local shuttle) 47.6% 88
Parks, plazas, and recreational open spaces 85.9% 159
Wildlife habitat and natural spaces 73.5% 136
Affordable housing (above what is required by the City) 40.5% 75
School or educational facility 28.1% 52
Satellite library 15.1% 28
Local business preservation / retention 18.4% 34
Childcare facilities 22.7% 42
Digital infrastructure and telecommunication services 23.2% 43
Other 6.5% 12

What types of open space should be prioritized in Moffett Park? (Rank)

What size should new open spaces and parks in Moffett Park be? (Please select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
District/community park (10-25 acres) 45.9% 85
Neighborhood park (1-10 acres) 62.7% 116
Urban plaza/town square (1-2 acres) 46.5% 86
Mini Park (< 1 acre) 25.9% 48
Linear Park / Natural Greenway 84.9% 157

What kinds of activities would you most like to see in Moffett Park’s open space network? (Please select your top 5 activities/amenities or add your own)

Response Percent Response Count
Bikeways 60.2% 112
Community gardens and urban agriculture 43.5% 81
Dog park 20.4% 38
Farmers’ market 34.4% 64
Food and beverage 26.3% 49
Habitat areas with limited access (wetland, avian, pollinator, etc.) 54.3% 101
Multi-use hiking and biking trails 73.1% 136
Outdoor educational programming 11.8% 22
Performance and event spaces 17.2% 32
Picnic areas 26.9% 50
Playgrounds 26.9% 50
Public art 14.5% 27
Recreational facilities (also see follow-up question) 12.9% 24
Community facilities (Senior center, youth center, library) 18.3% 34
Retail 11.3% 21
Stormwater management 21.5% 40
Other 3.8% 7

What recreational facilities would you most like to see in Moffett Park? (Please select your top 3 facilities or add your own)

Response Percent Response Count
Soccer fields 21.1% 36
Baseball/softball fields 7.0% 12
Flex/multi-sport fields 60.2% 103
Cricket pitches 4.1% 7
Tennis courts 23.4% 40
Pickleball courts 9.4% 16
Basketball 26.3% 45
Exercise equipment 33.3% 57
Aquatic Facilities 35.1% 60
Other 19.3% 33

What programs and features would make Moffett Park’s public spaces intercultural and inclusive? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Community center 46.1% 83
Reservable event spaces (free for residents) 52.2% 94
Reservable group picnic areas 48.3% 87
Space for cultural festivals/events 68.3% 123
Public art program 48.9% 88
Community participation in design and programming 50.0% 90
Other 5.0% 9

Please prioritize the following urban design strategies for Moffett Park? (Pick top 4)

Response Percent Response Count
Small blocks to create a walkable network of streets and paths 53.6% 97
New safe/separated bike facilities within Moffett Park 34.8% 63
New safe/separated bike facilities connecting Moffett Park to other parts of Sunnyvale 69.1% 125
Increase in urban forest through street trees and wide setbacks for landscaping 55.2% 100
Allow building heights to exceed that of existing office buildings in exchange for additional on-site amenities including public open space 37.6% 68
Increase density of development to support new transit options 33.7% 61
Provide additional capacity on roads for private vehicles during peak travel times 9.9% 18
Provide more opportunities for public/private buses to avoid congestion 17.7% 32
Provide parking for employees of Moffett Park 6.6% 12
Creating a park-once district 14.9% 27
Ensure people are within a 10-minute walk of parks and open spaces 42.0% 76

What is your big idea (in one sentence) for the future of Moffett Park?

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What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
18 and under 4.9% 9
19 - 35 12.0% 22
36 - 64 62.3% 114
65 and older 20.8% 38

How would you describe yourself? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Asian or Asian American 19.2% 35
Black or African American 0.5% 1
Hispanic or Latino 4.9% 9
Native American or Alaskan Native 1.1% 2
White or Caucasian 75.3% 137
Another Race 3.8% 7

What industry do you work in?

Response Percent Response Count
Information and Technology 35.2% 64
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 13.2% 24
Educational Services 4.4% 8
Healthcare and Social Assistance 4.4% 8
Retail or Hospitality 2.7% 5
I am retired 23.1% 42
Other 17.0% 31

Where do you work?

Response Percent Response Count
Moffett Park 18.0% 33
Another location in Sunnyvale 19.7% 36
Location outside of Sunnyvale 32.8% 60
I do not work and/or I am retired 29.5% 54

Where do you live?

Response Percent Response Count
Sunnyvale 88.6% 163
Mountain View 0.5% 1
San Jose 2.7% 5
Santa Clara 0.5% 1
Other 7.6% 14

If you live in Sunnyvale, how long have you lived here?

Response Percent Response Count
1 year or less 1.1% 2
1 – 2 years 2.2% 4
3 – 5 years 10.6% 19
6 – 10 years 13.9% 25
More than 10 years 63.3% 114
I do not live in Sunnyvale 8.9% 16

If you live in Sunnyvale, what neighborhood do you live in?

Response Percent Response Count
Washington 12.2% 22
Lakewood 10.6% 19
De Anza 1.7% 3
Serra 7.2% 13
Ponderosa 6.1% 11
West Murphy 2.2% 4
Ortega 3.3% 6
East Murphy 2.2% 4
Raynor 2.2% 4
Other 43.3% 78
I do not live in Sunnyvale 8.9% 16
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April 16, 2021, 8:41 PM
  • Pick your top 3 guiding principles. (Pick top 3)
    • Establish Moffett Park as a model community through its commitment to comprehensively addressing resilience, climate protection, and equity in all activities.
    • Maintain and strengthen Moffett Park as a diverse economic engine that supports economic prosperity for all.
    • Create a connected, accessible district that prioritizes the movement of people over vehicles to reduce climate pollution and to support a healthy community.
  • City Council’s direction is to redefine the Moffett Park an “Ecological and Innovation District.” What elements of an Eco-Innovation District are most important to you? (Pick top 3)
    • Provide new spaces for business incubation
    • Provide new spaces for non-profits
    • New transit connections between Moffett Park and Downtown
  • To what degree do you agree with these statements? (Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree)
    • Housing should be added to Moffett Park to create a vibrant and inclusive community. - Strongly Agree
    • Housing should be added to Moffett Park to support retail, restaurants, and commercial services. - Strongly Agree
    • Housing should be added to Moffett Park to reduce commute distances and improve transportation. - Agree
    • Housing growth should be balanced with office growth. - Agree
    • Housing should be prioritized over office growth. - Neutral
    • Moffett Park should remain an employment center with NO housing. - Strongly Disagree
  • If you support adding housing to Moffett Park, what types of housing are most important to you? (Pick top 3)
    • Housing for young adults/working professionals (smaller units)
    • Transitional and/or supportive housing
    • Affordable housing
  • If Moffett Park becomes a mixed-use community, how would you prioritize the following services? (Pick top 4)
    • Grocery store/healthy food options
    • Neighborhood serving retail/shopping
    • Restaurants/food and beverage
    • Civic and cultural institutions
  • If Moffett Park becomes a mixed-use community, how would you prioritize the following amenities? (Pick top 5)
    • Bike / pedestrian infrastructure (freeway overpasses, paths and trails, designated bike lanes)
    • Transportation services (local shuttle)
    • Parks, plazas, and recreational open spaces
    • Wildlife habitat and natural spaces
    • Affordable housing (above what is required by the City)
  • What types of open space should be prioritized in Moffett Park? (Rank)

    1. Mobility (bikeways, trails, comfortable sidewalks, car-free paseos)

    2. Natural areas – open space (wetlands, riparian corridors, habitat areas) 

    3. Social/community (playgrounds, picnic areas, dog parks, retail plazas, outdoor dining) 

    4. Civic and cultural (performance, farmers markets, celebrations/event space) 

    5. Sports and active recreation (sports fields, courts, running tracks, fitness areas)
  • What size should new open spaces and parks in Moffett Park be? (Please select all that apply)
    • Neighborhood park (1-10 acres)
    • Urban plaza/town square (1-2 acres)
    • Mini Park (< 1 acre)
  • What kinds of activities would you most like to see in Moffett Park’s open space network? (Please select your top 5 activities/amenities or add your own)
    • Bikeways
    • Food and beverage
    • Habitat areas with limited access (wetland, avian, pollinator, etc.)
    • Performance and event spaces
    • Public art
  • What recreational facilities would you most like to see in Moffett Park? (Please select your top 3 facilities or add your own)
    No response.
  • What programs and features would make Moffett Park’s public spaces intercultural and inclusive? (Select all that apply)
    • Community participation in design and programming
  • Please prioritize the following urban design strategies for Moffett Park? (Pick top 4)
    • Small blocks to create a walkable network of streets and paths
    • New safe/separated bike facilities within Moffett Park
    • Allow building heights to exceed that of existing office buildings in exchange for additional on-site amenities including public open space
    • Increase density of development to support new transit options
  • What is your big idea (in one sentence) for the future of Moffett Park?
    No response.
  • What is your age?
    • 36 - 64
  • How would you describe yourself? (Select all that apply)
    • White or Caucasian
  • What industry do you work in?
    • I am retired
  • Where do you work?
    • I do not work and/or I am retired
  • Where do you live?
    • Sunnyvale
  • If you live in Sunnyvale, how long have you lived here?
    • More than 10 years
  • If you live in Sunnyvale, what neighborhood do you live in?
    • Washington
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Vision and Guiding Principles

The draft vision and guiding principles below were developed based on feedback received to date through community meetings, a visioning survey, and discussions with community stakeholders, the Planning Commission, and City Council.  More details on the vision and guiding principles can be found here.

Vision for the Future of Moffett Park

Moffett Park is a well-connected ecological innovation district with a diverse mix of uses that serves as a model of resilience, climate protection, equity, and economic opportunity.

Guiding Principles

The following draft guiding principles offer specific direction on future strategies and activities to achieve the vision for Moffett Park.

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Housing

The 2004 Moffett Park Specific Plan envisioned the area as an exclusively commercial and industrial district for Sunnyvale. Since then, the population both locally and regionally has grown significantly, with demand for housing presenting a complex challenge for the Bay Area and city. With this Specific Plan update, City Council has directed the project team to consider adding housing to Moffett Park to create a mixed-use eco-innovation district.

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Disagree
Neutral
Agree
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Housing should be added to Moffett Park to create a vibrant and inclusive community.
Housing should be added to Moffett Park to support retail, restaurants, and commercial services.
Housing should be added to Moffett Park to reduce commute distances and improve transportation.
Housing growth should be balanced with office growth.
Housing should be prioritized over office growth.
Moffett Park should remain an employment center with NO housing.
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Amenities

A key element of an Eco-Innovation District is a diverse collection of public amenities that complement the commercial institutions and offer a variety of services and options for workers, residents, and visitors alike.

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Open Spaces

Moffett Park presents an opportunity to add a range of new parks and open spaces to serve the district and the larger Sunnyvale community.  

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Urban Design and Form

Moffett Park today features a diverse collection of buildings, street types, transit infrastructure, and greenery. The area faces many challenges resulting from these development patterns, including enormous blocks that are difficult for pedestrians to navigate, inconsistent bicycle access, and large areas of surface parking that lack shade. The Specific Plan update offers an opportunity to develop a new strategy for addressing these urban design issues.

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Big Ideas

This Specific Plan Update project presents an opportunity to think boldly about long-term community resilience, character, and prosperity.

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