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What needs are most pressing to you, and what actions do you think the City of Tucson should take to address these needs?

392 responses


What do you see as Tucson’s biggest challenges in creating equitable access to opportunity for all its residents? Please rank your top 5 choices below.

Average priorities over 392 responses
  1. Describe the significance of this item

    Lack of affordable or attainable housing options
  2. Describe the significance of this item

    Inequitable access to services and community resources, including education
  3. Describe the significance of this item

    Poverty
  4. Describe the significance of this item

    Homelessness
  5. Describe the significance of this item

    Lack of safe, connected, convenient transportation options for all
  6. Describe the significance of this item

    Barriers to good health (inadequate access to health care, barriers to healthy lifestyles, etc.)
  7. Describe the significance of this item

    Crime and safety
  8. Describe the significance of this item

    Lack of economic mobility and opportunity
  9. Describe the significance of this item

    Struggling small, local businesses
  10. Describe the significance of this item

    Extreme heat, drought, and other environmental impacts
  11. Describe the significance of this item

    Racial and social injustice
  12. Describe the significance of this item

    Gentrification and displacement
  13. Describe the significance of this item

    Lack of Digital Access (devices, internet service, and training)
  14. Describe the significance of this item

    Lack of welcoming, livable parks and public spaces
  15. Describe the significance of this item

    Other

IF you selected "Other" above, what challenge(s) would you add to the list?

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69
Skipped
323

Would your rankings above change in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, please explain how and/or discuss additional COVID-19-related challenges you would add to the list.

Answered
236
Skipped
156

What should the P-CHIP fund to address the challenges you listed above? Please list up to 5 programs, human services, neighborhood enhancements, and/or housing opportunities you think would make an impact.

Answered
272
Skipped
120

Given the limited funding available, how should the City seek to distribute funds across the priorities you have identified?

Response Percent Response Count
Spread out across multiple programs 21.4% 84
Concentrated only on the top few priorities 20.4% 80
Combination of the two: Fund the top priorities most, but make some funding available for lower priorities 58.2% 228

How would you allocate funds for services that support the following vulnerable low-income populations? You have 20 dots to 'spend'.

Response Percent Response Count
Children and Youth 21.7% 1,666
Older Adults/Seniors 16.7% 1,281
People Experiencing Homelessness 19.3% 1,476
Veterans 11.0% 842
People with Disabilities 13.7% 1,048
People with Chronic Illnesses such as HIV/AIDS 9.2% 701
Other 5.6% 432

Anything we’ve missed? Were there services not covered that you feel are important? Populations you feel are especially at risk? Needs of the Community that weren’t addressed? Please let us know your thoughts!

Answered
122
Skipped
270

I represent...

Response Percent Response Count
Myself, a resident and community member 95.7% 375
Nonprofit Agency or Service Provider 4.3% 17
Business Owner 2.3% 9
Government Agency or Department 0.8% 3
Neighborhood Association or HOA 1.0% 4
Other 2.8% 11

Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino/a/x?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 17.5% 65
No 82.5% 307

Ethnicity/Race:

Response Percent Response Count
African American/Black 2.7% 10
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.2% 8
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0.8% 3
Asian 2.2% 8
Hispanic/Latino 13.8% 51
White 81.9% 303
Other 6.2% 23

Age:

Response Percent Response Count
15-19 0.8% 3
20-24 5.1% 19
25-34 19.1% 72
35-44 19.7% 74
45-54 14.9% 56
55-59 6.4% 24
60-64 11.2% 42
65-74 16.8% 63
75-84 4.8% 18
85 + 1.3% 5

Gender:

Response Percent Response Count
Female 61.2% 227
Male 34.0% 126
Non-binary 1.9% 7
Genderqueer 1.1% 4
Transgender 0.3% 1
Other 1.6% 6

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Response Percent Response Count
Some high school 1.3% 5
High school 6.1% 23
Trade/technical/vocational training 4.5% 17
Associate degree 10.1% 38
Bachelor’s degree 32.4% 122
Master’s degree 30.3% 114
Professional degree 3.7% 14
Doctorate degree 8.2% 31
Prefer not to say 3.2% 12

Zip Code:

Response Percent Response Count
85611 1.6% 6
85614 0.8% 3
85619 2.2% 8
85629 0.3% 1
85641 0.5% 2
85645 0.3% 1
85701 5.4% 20
85704 2.2% 8
85705 8.4% 31
85706 3.5% 13
85710 5.7% 21
85711 8.6% 32
85712 5.9% 22
85713 3.0% 11
85714 0.3% 1
85715 3.2% 12
85716 10.5% 39
85718 1.3% 5
85719 8.9% 33
85730 1.9% 7
85737 0.8% 3
85741 0.8% 3
85742 0.8% 3
85743 1.1% 4
85745 10.8% 40
85746 1.1% 4
85747 3.0% 11
85748 1.3% 5
85749 1.3% 5
85750 1.9% 7
85755 0.3% 1
85756 1.6% 6
85757 0.5% 2
Other 0.3% 1

Which of these describes your Household Income last year?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than $10,000 2.1% 8
$10,000-$29,999 12.6% 48
$30,000-$49,999 17.4% 66
$50,000-$69,999 15.8% 60
$70,000-$89,999 12.6% 48
$90,000-$109,999 10.5% 40
$110,000+ 14.2% 54
Prefer not to say 14.7% 56

Do you:

Response Percent Response Count
Rent for housing 24.9% 94
Own your home 70.4% 266
Prefer not to say 4.8% 18
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November 29, 2020, 7:36 PM
  • What do you see as Tucson’s biggest challenges in creating equitable access to opportunity for all its residents? Please rank your top 5 choices below.
    1. Describe the significance of this item

      Barriers to good health (inadequate access to health care, barriers to healthy lifestyles, etc.)
    2. Describe the significance of this item

      Inequitable access to services and community resources, including education
    3. Describe the significance of this item

      Lack of affordable or attainable housing options
    4. Describe the significance of this item

      Lack of economic mobility and opportunity
    5. Describe the significance of this item

      Poverty
  • IF you selected "Other" above, what challenge(s) would you add to the list?
    No response.
  • Would your rankings above change in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, please explain how and/or discuss additional COVID-19-related challenges you would add to the list.
    No response.
  • What should the P-CHIP fund to address the challenges you listed above? Please list up to 5 programs, human services, neighborhood enhancements, and/or housing opportunities you think would make an impact.
    No response.
  • Given the limited funding available, how should the City seek to distribute funds across the priorities you have identified?
    • Spread out across multiple programs
  • How would you allocate funds for services that support the following vulnerable low-income populations? You have 20 dots to 'spend'.
    • Children and Youth (3)
    • Older Adults/Seniors (4)
    • People Experiencing Homelessness (3)
    • Veterans (4)
    • People with Disabilities (3)
    • People with Chronic Illnesses such as HIV/AIDS (3)
  • Anything we’ve missed? Were there services not covered that you feel are important? Populations you feel are especially at risk? Needs of the Community that weren’t addressed? Please let us know your thoughts!
    No response.
  • I represent...
    • Myself, a resident and community member
  • Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
    • No
  • Ethnicity/Race:
    • White
  • Age:
    • 35-44
  • Gender:
    • Male
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Associate degree
  • Zip Code:
    No response.
  • Which of these describes your Household Income last year?
    • $70,000-$89,999
  • Do you:
    • Own your home
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How can the "P-CHIP" help?

The City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) receives federal funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and some City funds*, to invest in three broad categories: People, Communities, and Homes. The People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) will help HCD direct these funding sources to address community priorities. Funds can be used for a range of human services, housing, or neighborhood enhancements that serve or are located in low-income communities. Tell us your ideas below! For more background, read more about the focus areas, watch the video, or check out examples of previously funded programs.

*HCD receives annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds from HUD, as well as an annual allocation of City of Tucson General Funds.

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