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Alameda board debates length and format of community needs survey for age‑friendly planning

Social Service and Human Relations Board · March 3, 2026
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Summary

Board members reviewed a draft community needs survey tied to the Road Home update and an age‑friendly cities assessment, debating open‑ended versus checkbox questions, digital vs. paper delivery and the placement of demographic items to improve response rates and comparability.

Board members reviewed a draft community needs assessment survey intended to inform Alameda’s next five‑year plan and an age‑friendly evaluation during the Feb. 26 meeting.

Chair and staff said the survey is live on the city’s Housing & Human Services web page and that outreach will include a QR code. Members split over two design choices: whether to start with open‑ended,…

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