Case Study: Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission aligns growth planning with resident priorities with HCP Associates

Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission finds 91% support limiting development of agricultural land with HCP Associates

The Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission faced the challenge of managing rapid growth and development, particularly in formerly rural areas. They needed statistically valid resident feedback to inform future planning decisions. They engaged the research firm HCP Associates to conduct a survey and stakeholder analysis.

HCP Associates implemented a multi-method outreach solution, conducting stakeholder interviews followed by a controlled telephone survey. The results revealed that affordability is the primary residency concern and that a large majority (91%) of residents believe development on environmental and agricultural lands should be limited. HCP Associates provided a clear synthesis of this data, demonstrating that the county's planning efforts for managed growth and infill redevelopment are aligned with resident expectations.

Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission