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4a - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG Resident Survey for Community Development HIGHLIGHTS This survey was conducted by the Township of Scugog Economic ~~ Development Committee and Council as a whole. The information Development Committee. The Cconomic Development Committee is ~~ Will be used primarily to prepare short and long term plans for a Committee of Council with representation from the Port Perry Community Development. 0) 4d AN & A Aa a \Eidg POPULATION GROWTH Survey Question: "The current population of Scugog is B.I.A. and the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. It w i This report indicates results received and does not attempt to i 1993. 8o8 as formed in formulate conclusions It is intended however, to serve as a useful approximately 18,000 people. What would you liks the population As a Committee of Council it was established to develop and base in the development of relevant strategic planning initiatives. of Scugog to be 10 years from now? promote short and long term strategies in order to enhance economic Highlights are shown below. Complete results may be reviewed at POPULATION Number % of T well being, job creation, tourism and quality of life within the the Township of Scugog office or at Scugog Memorial Library. Less than 18,000 11 0.9 Township. The Committee will take a pro-active approach to The Economic Development Committee would like to thank all 18.000 - 21.000 412 32.5 desirable development projects and will seek out and assist residents who took the time to complete the survey as well as - proponents in the creation of projects amenable to the well being of those merchants who generously assisted in distributing and 21,000 - 25,000 324 220 the Community. collecting the survey packages. 25,000 - 30,000 132 10.4 The Resident Survey for Community Development was designed Economic Development Committee Members 31,000 - 50,000 83 6.6 to provide Scugog Residents with an opportunity to express their Daphne Mitchell (B.1.A), Bill Dowson (Chamber of Commerce), and - 10 0 opinions. The collective opinions expressed will provide an Councillors David Dietlein, Ken Carruthers and Ken Gadsden information and reference base which will benefit the Economic (chairman) = 2 * Responses were received from 1267 households, Survey Question: "Do you agree that commerical and business * In most cases percentage relationships are based on the 1267 ; : . Reasons for "Yes" Responses. surveys received, however in certain cases per centages Survey Question: "Do you think services or facilities for seniors shown relate to the total comments received. (ei. some gave | ; "YES" RESPONSES NUMBER | % OF TOTAL }| are adequate in Scugog? Please suggest any services or more than one comment while others may not have [ Local jobs needed 525 52.0 commented at all.) facilities for seniors that you feel are needed. " Increase tax revenues 246 24.4 * 99.2% of the responses were from permanent residents. Changelgrow/boost economy 121 12.0 RESPONSES "NUMBER _ | % OF TOTAL Other 17 11.6 Yo 400 34.8 RESIDENCY [TOTAL OF EMPLOYED 1009 100.0 oO ___ EE 32.8 No Opinion 417 32.9 BY WARD NUMBER _| % OF TOTAL TOTAL 1267 100.0 Ward 3 395 | 31.0 SHOPPING PATTERNS W : d2 245 57 0 Top Three Suggestions. ar : Survey Question: "What percentage of the following goods and Ward 3 172 13.6 services do you purchase in Scugog and other locations?" FACILITIES/SERVICES NUMBER Ward 4 298 23.5 Mobile Home Park/Income Based Housing 151 Not Determined 59 4.7 3 ITEM %NSCUGOG | %OTHERLOCATIONS Better Transportation 122 TOTAL 1267 100.0 [RS 81.4 1885 Senior's Drop In/Rec./Pool Centre 99. Clothing/shoes . 31.8 68.2 Other 592 Survey Question: "How long have you lived in Scugog Automotive 67.0 33.0 TOTAL mr Township?" | Furniture/Appliances 48.6 51.4 ! YEARS IN ScuGOg NUMBER | % OF TOTAL | poi oh 2 Survey Question: "If you are retired or when you retire, in 0-9 260 44.2 3 : 5 which of the following would you prefer to live?" 10-19 295 23.3 Drugstore 86.9 13.1 20 - 29 156 12.3 Giftware 52.0 : 48.0 30+ 250 20.2 Dining 50.8 49.2 Not Stated 6 0.5 | OVERALL AVERAGE 58.1 41.9 TOTAL 1267 100.0 Survey Question: "Why do you shop out of town?" Survey Question: "If you had children, do you think they will - stay in Scugog when they enter the workforce? Please explain." I RESPONSES NUMBER | %OFTOTAL | % RESP. (1267) Price 974 26.9 76.9 YEARS IN SCUGOG NUMBER % OF TOTAL | Variety of Stores/Prod./Serv. 969 26.8 76.5 Yos 193 15.0 Store Hours 438 | 12.1 34.6 No 550 43.4 To Get Away 347 9.6 27.4 YO UTH SERVI C ES 2 2 Market Promotion/Advertising 199 5.5 15.7 . J Location 173 4.8 13.7 Survey Question: " Do you think services or facilities for youth Common Explanations for "No" Responses. Pmt of Shop. Areas | 167 4.6 13.2 are adequate in Scugog? Please suggest any services or a. ther Reasons 331 9.1 26.1 facilites that you feel are needed." er NO RESPONSES - NUMBER | % OF TOTAL | Never Shop Outside Scugog 20 0.6 1.6 Limited job opportunites 348 27.5 [TOTAL 3618° | 100 [ RESPONSES NUMBER _| % OF TOTAL "Living/working elsewhere" 78 6.2 Yes 339 26.8 "Too expensive" 4 0.3 No 694 54.8 LOCATION OF WORK NUMBER | % OF TOTAL Survey Question: " How important do you think heritage : Scugog 512 34.8 buildings are to Scugog's character? Heritage buildings include Top Suggestions: Durham Region (ouside Scugog) 602 41.0 private residences, original buildings in downtown Port Perry Metro Toronto 205 14.0 and Hamlets, Town Halls, etc. YOUTH SERVICES/FACILITIES Number % of Resp.(1267) Other 147 10.2 -- «@ Indoor Pool 449 34.5 . IMPORTANCE NUMBER | % OF TOTAL Second ico Pad 586 50 6 Fora: Li LLL yoy Important g30 65.5 Youth Drop-In Centre 241 19.0 : Sa 292 27.9 Banquet Facility 234 18.5 (odo) [V2 {edV: AWA {V EST] 203 Te. 07 5.3 Full Sports Complex 231 18.2 AY A Ne]d [3h 0 FOSponse 17 1.3 Movie Theatre 156 12.3 Survey Question: "Do you agree that commerical and business Survey Question: "Do you think new buildings should TOTAL 1820 n/a development is needed in Scugog Township?" complement the heritage character of the Township?" This table reflects the number of respondents opting for each RESPONSES NUMBER % OF TOTAL FESPONSES NVER % OF TOTAL suggestion. Since many indicated more than one choice, % Yes 1119 88.3 Yes 1048 82.7 total exceeds 100. Where a respondent indicated "Full Sports No 103 8.1 No 128 10.1 Complex", this was counted as support for an indoor pool, No Opinion 45 3.6 No Response 91 7.2 second ice pad and banquet facility, as per outline for Scugog TOTAL 1267 100.0 TOTAL 1267 100.0 Centre.