Surveys

Americans Think Planning Process is Unfair

A new survey found that 64% of Americans think that the relationship between local officials and developers makes the approval process unfair.

October 17, 2011 - The Saint Index

Quality of Life Down in Golden State

A new poll of California residents finds that perceived quality of life in the state has dropped.

March 21, 2011 - San Francisco Chronicle

American Want Transportation Projects, But Not Their Costs

A new survey shows that the majority of Americans place high value on transportation projects, but even more of them say they're not willing to pay any more for it than they already do.

February 17, 2011 - The Washington Post

Millenials Lean Away From McMansions

Surveys show that those born between 1980 and the early 2000s want to live in an urban setting -- and not in a humongous house.

January 14, 2011 - The Wall Street Journal

Census Participation Holds Steady

Participation rates for the 2010 Census have been released, and the national average of 74% matches that of the previous Census in 2000.

October 27, 2010 - The New Republic

Traffic Survey Paints Picture of New York City Congestion

Through a survey of New York City taxis with GPS tracking devices, the city has created a database of speeds and routes that gives them a clear picture of the state of traffic in the city.

March 26, 2010 - The New York Times

Census Undercount Areas Mapped

Urban Omnibus takes a look at a new website that maps out places in the U.S. with low return rates for Census surveys.

March 25, 2010 - Urban Omnibus

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