Living in Red Deer Survey Thank you for taking a few moments to share your thoughts through the Living in Red Deer Survey! Your input will help guide the incoming City Council and City Administration as they plan for the future. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. As you go through the questions, we invite you to reflect on your own experiences while also considering the bigger picture of life in our community.A ‘What We Heard Report’ will be available to the public through the Engage Red Deer site by December, 2025. Community Vibes Question Title * 1. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree Prefer not to answer I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. Strongly disagree I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. Disagree I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. Neither agree nor disagree I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. Agree I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. Strongly agree I am proud to be a citizen of Red Deer. Prefer not to answer I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. Strongly disagree I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. Disagree I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. Neither agree nor disagree I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. Agree I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. Strongly agree I feel a sense of belonging to my neighbourhood. Prefer not to answer Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Strongly disagree Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Disagree Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Neither agree nor disagree Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Agree Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Strongly agree Our community is welcoming to people of different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. Prefer not to answer Question Title * 2. In your view, what role should The City play in supporting diversity and inclusion in the community? Question Title * 3. How often do you spend time volunteering or helping others in the community? Never A few times a year A few times a month Once or twice a week Daily Prefer not to answer Question Title * 4. How much do you agree with the following statement?Cultural activities (festivals, performances, exhibitions, public art, etc.) are important to life in our community: Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree Prefer not to answer Question Title * 5. What kinds of cultural or arts activities do you think add the most value to our community? Are there any you feel are missing? Parks and Spaces Question Title * 6. How much do you agree with the following statement?Red Deer parks and open spaces (natural and manicured) meet my expectations. Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree Prefer not to answer Question Title * 7. What are some of the ways that parks and open spaces (natural and manicured), amenities (playgrounds, park benches, picnic tables, outdoor rinks, etc.), and trails can be improved? DowntownDowntown is the heart of our community—where business, living, recreation, and culture all come together. As you answer the following questions, think about how your experiences in the downtown core have shaped your connection to this vibrant and evolving space. Question Title * 8. How much do you agree with the following statement?Downtown plays an important role as a gathering place for our community. Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree Prefer not to answer Question Title * 9. How frequently do you visit Downtown Red Deer? Never A few times a year A few times a month Once or twice a week Daily Prefer not to answer Question Title * 10. What activities or businesses bring you downtown? Are there any you feel are missing? Housing Question Title * 11. Which of the following measures do you think should be used to increase housing inventory in Red Deer? (Check all that apply) Speed up development approval process Increase opportunities for backyard suites, basement suites, and other types of secondary units Relax regulations to allow more density in existing neighbourhoods (ex. allowing taller structures to accommodate more units) Encourage mixed use developments (ex. a building with businesses on the ground floor and apartment units on upper floors) Identify specific areas in the city that are best suited for increased housing opportunities (ex. focus on increasing housing around popular public transit routes) Identify underutilized City-owned lands and buildings that can be made available for housing I don't support increasing housing inventory Unsure Other (please specify) Next