Attachment C - The CAP Survey Results

846 total responses 
How concerned are you about the following 
climate-related hazards in Phoenix? 
Extreme Temperature and 
Heat Waves 
Prolonged and extreme  
drought conditions 
More intense and frequent  
thunderstorms & flooding 
during monsoon season 
Decreased air quality 
Increased wildfires 
 Transitioning to renewable energy  
 Increase light rail options, routes, and frequency 
 Develop policies that prevent the creation of waste 
 Increase shade by planting more trees and structural shade 
 Preserving and protecting local groundwater supplies from 
appropriation and contamination for future use 
 Update zoning codes and ordinances to allow/encourage 
urban agriculture and food production 
 Reduce the release of air pollutants from local industrial 
operations 
Improved air and water quality (77%) 
Leaving a world where future generations can thrive 
and succeed (76%) 
A more equitable community that addresses climate 
change for all people living in Phoenix (66%) 
Reduced reliance on fossil fuels (65%) 
Improved health of my family (61%) 
Lack of government mandated regulations/support (82%) 
Difficulty in changing behavioral habits (70%) 
Lack of business or industry support (66%) 
Lack of public information and education (65%) 
Cost of implementation (53%) 
City of Phoenix website 
Online community events and workshops 
Social Media 
Through community leaders and community  
organizations that represent my neighborhood 
Top Recommend Actions 
Word Cloud of Respondent’s Comments 
Larger Text = Higher Frequency 
     What do you think are the major barriers to addressing 
climate change?  
50+% of respondents selected the following barriers. 
    How important to you are the following community 
benefits provided by the implementation of 
climate solutions? 
60+% of respondents marked “Extremely Important” for the 
following benefits.  
     Driving alone is a significant source of greenhouse 
gas emissions in Phoenix. What would make it easier for 
you to get around without your car? 
     If you wanted to learn more about Phoenix’s  
Climate Action Plan, how would you want to learn 
about it? 
Extremely Concerned 
Somewhat Concerned 
Not Concerned 
Moderately Concerned 
Slightly Concerned 
Promote the use of carpools/vanpools 
Make communities more biking and 
walking friendly 
Make bicycling and walking safer 
Improve bus and light rail options 
Promote working from home 
Attachment C