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Community Foundation releases 'Love Where You Live' survey findings: residents want jobs, blight removal and clearer communication

2497487 · March 5, 2025
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Hutchinson Community Foundation reported results from 723 local survey respondents that identified attracting new businesses, removing blight and improving wages/housing as top priorities; workshop participants emphasized visible signs of progress, civic engagement and ALICE household concerns.

The Hutchinson Community Foundation on March 4 presented results from the first year of its three-year Love Where You Live initiative, reporting findings from 723 Hutchinson respondents who took a community-perception survey and 79 residents who attended follow-up workshops.

Key findings: Survey respondents prioritized economic metrics and reported concerns about current business conditions. In workshop sessions, residents identified three cross-cutting priorities: attract new businesses, remove and renovate blight, and improve wages/housing. Foundation staff highlighted ALICE…

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