Urban Michigan:
Citizens’ Perspectives on our Cities

Survey Information

SOSS Regions

Assess “Importance” of the
Well Being of Michigan’s Cities to the Overall Well Being of Michigan

Assess “Importance” of the
Well Being of Detroit to the Overall Well Being of Michigan

Percentage Saying Michigan Cities/Detroit are
“Very Important” to Michigan by Region

Assess “Shape” of
Michigan’s Cities

Assess “Shape” of
Detroit

Percentage Saying Michigan Cities/Detroit are
in “Very Good” or “Good” Shape by Region

Responsibility for Problems of Michigan’s Cities

Responsibility for Problems of Detroit

Percentage Saying Michigan Cities/Detroit Should Solve Their Own Problems by Political Party

“Concern” about Urban Sprawl in Your County, Region and
State of Michigan

Concern about Sprawl

Level of Government Responsible for Reducing Negative Effects of Sprawl

Roles of State and Local Government in Addressing Issues of Urban Sprawl

Assess Impact Redevelopment in Inner or Central Cities have on
“Reducing” Sprawl

Is Government Doing Enough to Protect the Environment?

Level of Government that does the Best Job of Protecting the Environment

Summary of Results

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