Key survey takeaways:

• 96% of candidates surveyed supported a state Rehabilitation Tax Credit as a priority for the City’s legislative agenda.

• 96% of respondents noted concerns about affordable housing yet also have concerns about development impacts and unintended consequences of zoning changes that may incentivize demolition, gentrification, and erasure of cultural heritage. 50% were somewhat concerned, 46% were very concerned.

• 79% of respondents agreed that new infill buildings within older historic areas (designated or not) should relate to the surrounding context of the neighborhood to retain the district’s unique qualities and identity.

• 61% of respondents ranked the benefits of historic preservation as a draw for tourism and a high priority when planning and setting policy.

  View their answers below and/or download the survey results:
  Summary of Report with Graphics | Responses by Candidate | Press Release

* This survey was sent on 9/16 to all candidates registered as of 8/27/2024.
This includes 59 candidates, of which we received 28 responses. View the full list of registered candidates.
Three responses did not have names attached due to a technical glitch. Contact us if you took the survey and do not see your response.