Learning what matters
The challenge: to find out what people care about. We’ve developed some questions that can help you guide the discussion in the right direction — whether you’re speaking on the porch or in a large meeting.
Doorstep and small groups |
Do some neighborhoods in our town have more trees than we do? |
What do you think caused your neighborhood to have fewer trees than other residential neighborhoods? |
Are your children in our neighborhoods mostly playing on pavement or asphalt playgrounds? |
Do you agree that trees and green space make your neighborhood a better and healthier place to live? |
Are you worried about the effects of extreme heat on people walking, working and playing in the neighborhood? |
On your street do some residents believe trees are a nuisance and can be dangerous? |
Even if planting more trees may create more work for residents, would you favor doing it? |
Some people might say there are too many trees already in the neighborhood. Do you agree? |
Large groups and planning charrettes |
Area(s) where you’d like to walk, bike, jog, etc. if it had more shade structure along the pathway. |
Area(s) where you’d rather walk, bike, etc. to get to your destination (work, church, favorite coffee shop, lunch spot, itness) because parking is scarce. |
Area(s) of businesses you frequent that could beneit from more shade to invite more customers. |
Area(s) near schools so the little ones are protected from the heat when they walk, bike, or ride their scooter to school. |