Boston Harbor and Waterfront Question Title Please take a minute to let us know your thoughts! OK Question Title * 1. In the past 10 years, the city of Boston has seen tremendous development in the Seaport district and on the Waterfront. Do you believe that the pace of development is: Exciting Overwhelming Concerning Good for economic growth It depends Don’t know OK Question Title * 2. Did you know that waterfront areas on Boston Harbor are regulated by state laws, which say that the public has a right to access those areas? Yes No Don’t know OK Question Title * 3. With regard to climate change, do you believe: It is a major concern for the city of Boston and Massachusetts and we need to do something about it now. It is a hoax and will have no impact on Boston and Massachusetts I am concerned about how it will impact Boston and Massachusetts but I don’t think we’ll feel the effects in the near future I am worried about how it will impact Boston and Massachusetts but feel like there is nothing we can do about it Don’t know OK Question Title * 4. Next you will find a series of statements about Boston Harbor and the Waterfront. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement:Boston Harbor and the Waterfront are important assets to the city of Boston and to Massachusetts: I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 5. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement: The general public should have more access to Boston Harbor and the Waterfront: I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 6. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement: Developers have invested resources into the Seaport district and the Waterfront, and they have the right to restrict access to Boston Harbor if they choose: I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 7. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement: The city needs to do more to make sure the public can use Boston Harbor and the Waterfront. I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 8. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement: Developers should be required to design their buildings on the Boston Waterfront to be prepared for the potential damages associated with climate change (i.e. flooding caused by storm surges) I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 9. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement: The city and state are doing enough to protect Boston from the damage that climate change will create. I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 10. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with this statement: I feel that Boston Harbor and the Waterfront are welcoming places for me, and people like me. I agree I disagree Don’t know OK Question Title * 11. When it comes to the future of Boston Harbor, how important are each of the following to you. (1 not at all important, 5 very important) Maintaining public access to the waterfront Generating more private development Creating a large public park on the Harbor Keeping the Harbor clean Designing buildings with features that will protect them from the impacts of climate change OK Question Title * 12. How often do you go to Boston Harbor and/or the Seaport District? At least once a week One or two times a month One or two times a year Rarely Never Other OK Question Title * 13. When you go to the Seaport district, it is because: I live there. I have business there. I am visiting a restaurant or attending a cultural event (i.e. the Institute for Contemporary Art, the World Trade Center, the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, the Lawn on D) I am hanging out because I want to be near the water I never go to the Seaport OK Question Title * 14. Many of the properties being developed near Boston Harbor are not even meeting the bare minimum when it comes to incorporating design elements that will effectively protect them and their neighborhood from the effects of climate change. When it comes to those developments, do you believe: The state should do more to ensure that design elements that address climate change impacts are included in new developments. Don’t know The developers and owners should do more to make sure they are including design elements that address climate change impacts It is the responsibility of all three – city, state, and private developers The city should do more to make sure they are including design elements that address climate change impacts OK Question Title * 15. Name (optional) OK Question Title * 16. Age 18 to 30 31 to 44 45 to 64 65 + OK Question Title * 17. Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply ) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin Prefer not to say Write in if not covered above OK Question Title * 18. Neighborhood I don't live in Boston Roxbury Hyde Park Dorchester Back Bay/Beacon Hill/South End North End/West End/Bay Village/Chinatown West Roxbury Fenway/Kenmore Allston/Brighton Roslindale Jamaica Plain Mattapan Mission Hill South Boston East Boston Charlestown Prefer not to say OK Question Title * 19. Gender (Check all that apply) Male Female Non-binary Other Prefer not to say OK Question Title * 20. Which of the following categories represents your total household income before taxes? Under $30,000 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 or more Prefer not to say OK Question Title * 21. How long have you lived in the Boston area? Prefer not to say All my life 1 year 5 years More than 15 years 10 to 15 years OK Question Title * 22. Are you a member of Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)? Yes No OK Question Title * 23. How Much Do You Know About CLF? A little I have read a few articles about CLF I follow the organization’s activities closely Don’t know OK Question Title * 24. Is there anything you’d like to add? OK DONE