Sustainability Strategic Plan Survey
Sustainability Strategic Plan Survey
The City of Hendersonville is working on creating its first Sustainability Strategic Plan. The plan will include measurable goals for the City of Hendersonville local government within the identified focus areas of energy, transportation, land management, waste management, and water. Proposed initiatives could include internal policies, increased biodiversity greenspace, energy efficiency measures, community incentives, among others specific to local government. While not the primary focus, the plan will provide recommendations for residential and commercial sectors.
What is “sustainability?” The meaning of sustainability can vary across different fields and disciplines with three constant principles: economic viability, environmental protection and social equity. For the City of Hendersonville, we must have smart growth that is both economically sound while respecting our environment for the collective community. Learn more at hendersonvillenc.gov/sustainability.
By answering the questions below, you can help us understand what you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities for improving quality of life for all residents through sustainability. Your feedback is greatly valued and appreciated. Please help us gain as much feedback as possible by sharing this survey with your friends, family, and coworkers. We are taking responses through March 31, 2024.
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What are the most important energy initiatives that the City of Hendersonville should consider or continue doing? (Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)
Renewable Energy Credit Definition: REC’s are renewable energy credits in the United States that represent proof that 1 megawatt-hour of electricity was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource and can only be claimed once by the purchasing entity. REC’s are used by entities where on-site solar and other renewable energy projects are not viable or not viable at the scale desired.
What do you think the most important sustainability focus areas should be for the City of Hendersonville? Are there any focus areas you think are missing?
(Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)
Do you believe greenhouse gas emissions pose a serious threat for our community and people around the world?
Do you believe the City of Hendersonville should take steps to reduce the City's municipal greenhouse gas emissions?
What are the biggest benefits to reducing the City’s greenhouse gas emissions?
(Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)
What transportation initiatives are most important for the City of Hendersonville to focus on?
(Please rank your choices by clicking to select or clicking and dragging your selection into YOUR TOP PRIORITY box.)
How important is tree canopy to you?
How important is having pollinator and native landscaping on City property?
Would you like the City to have more community gardens?
If you answered yes to the previous question, would you "rent" a garden plot each season at $10-$40/year?
What method would be most effective to reduce landfill waste?
If you are a City of Hendersonville resident or business owner, do you use the recycling bin with your trash service?
Do you compost your food waste (example - at home, county convenience center, or other drop-off location?)
If you selected "no" to the previous question, why don't you compost?
How interested are you in the City of Hendersonville designating sites for residents and businesses to drop off their compost?
If you have interest in compost drop-off sites, which location would you most likely use?
How can the City of Hendersonville best increase at-home composting?
How important is conserving water?
Do you use a rain barrel? The City of Hendersonville offers discounted rain barrels for $73 through our Stormwater Program.
Would you participate in a City rebate program for purchasing water efficient fixtures? (residential/commercial low-flow shower heads, toilets, etc.)
Which of the following activities are you doing to live more sustainably and reduce your impact on the environment?
Choose all that apply in each column: Currently Doing, Would Like to Do, Not Interested in Doing