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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director
Phone 952-833-9520 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2017 Quality of Life Survey to be mailed May 27
Edina, Minn., March 23, 2017 – The City of Edina’s 2017 Quality of Life Survey is under way.
The City contracted with National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) to develop a five-page survey. The survey
includes questions about quality of life in Edina, local policies and amenities, rating of local government
services and resident use of government services and facilities.
A random and scientific sample of 1,500 households will receive invitations to participate in the mailed
survey. Their confidential responses will be weighted and analyzed. A postcard was mailed to the 1,500
households on Wednesday, March 22, alerting them that the survey would be mailed March 29. A second
copy of the survey will be mailed April 5 with a reminder to residents to complete the survey if they have
not already done so. In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult 18 years or older in the
household who most recently had a birthday should complete the survey. Residents who receive the survey
may return the survey by mail or submit the survey online.
“Residents who participate in the survey will help shape the future of Edina,” said City Manager Scott Neal.
“The feedback we receive through the survey will help the City of Edina make decisions that affect our
community.”
NRC will deliver a report of survey findings to the City in June. Data will be compared to 2015 results and
results in comparable cities.
NRC is the leader in the field of public sector research and evaluation, with clients across the country and
around the globe. The firm is comprised of a skilled team of social scientists who support cities, counties,
foundations and non-profit organizations in using research to help communities thrive. By using a national
firm, the City of Edina will have access to national benchmarks to compare findings.
For more information about the 2017 Quality of Life Survey in Edina, contact Communications & Technology
Services Director Jennifer Bennerotte, 952-833-9520.
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