The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Survey

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1 The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Survey

2 Linda W. Chapin DIRECTOR

3 Regional COLLABORATION First Ever Study of Regional Social Capital

4 What is SOCIAL CAPITAL?

5 Social Capital is A key ingredient for building the kind of community residents say they want An index to benchmark how we compare to the rest of the nation

6 The Ties that Bind: THE CENTRAL FLORIDA SOCIAL CAPITAL SURVEY James D. Wright, PhD Provost Distinguished Research Professor University of Central Florida Jana Jasinski, PhD Associate Professor of Sociology University of Central Florida Amy Donley Study Supervisor UCF Institute for Social and Behavioral Sciences

7 Mark Brewer PRESIDENT / CEO

8 We Envision A regional community known for its Quality of Life through the Social Capital of connected, engaged, and invested individuals and families.

9 In a Growing Region HOW ARE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL CAPITAL RELATED?

10 The Social Capital survey is the glue that ties together other recent studies about our future

11 PennDesign Central Florida POPULATION EXPECTATIONS THROUGH ,658, ,400, ,050, ,861, ,607, ,291, ,200, ,218, Population in Millions

12 Mood toward the community is very positive Right Direction 62% DK 8% Wrong Track 30% Central Florida Values Study

13 At the region and neighborhood levels there is much more pessimism about the future Decreasing 64% Increasing 31% Neither 5% Central Florida Values Study

14 Three Foundational Values Pillars Exclusively related to growth 25% Very related to growth 45% Somewhat related to growth 25% Not very related to growth 2% Not at all related to growth 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Central Florida Values Study

15 Central Floridians Don t Want Status Quo GENERAL PUBLIC LEANS MORE TO SCENARIO B A: People live farther apart on bigger lots and need to rely more on automobile travel and the highway infrastructure. Land and water consumption is high. Scenario B 42% B: Growth is focused on existing urban areas and clustered around public transit routes, leaving more land and water for open space and agriculture. Homes are closer together. C: New development is clustered around transit routes in villages and towns situated along major urban roads and rail lines with homes on smaller lots. The transit system would be expanded. Scenario A 26% Scenario C 32% Central Florida Values Study

16 Three Foundational Values Pillars Nature and the Outdoors Safe and Secure Communities Education High Quality of Life from Enjoyment in Family Friendly Activity Nature Allows Peace of Mind and Security from Living in Safe and Secure Communities Community and Parental Peace and Pride Through Good Educational Opportunities Central Florida Values Study

17 The Question Is: HOW DO WE GROW? 3.5 to 7.2 Million people Older and more diverse population Quality of Life Depends in large part on how we use our Social Capital Bridging and Bonding Social Capital depends on an engaged and invested regional community

18 What is Quality of Life? BUILDING A REGIONAL COMMUNITY Healthcare Education Human Services Happiness Home Arts & Culture Faith-Based Community

19 Community COLLABORATION Hurricanes have changed our perspective on quality of life

20 Central Florida s Social Capital Values match those of other communities Investing in Community

21 How Shall We Grow? WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT OUR SOCIAL CAPITAL AND HOW WE COMPARE

22 Perspective vs. Reality MISCONCEPTIONS ACROSS THE REGION Many residents are part-timers We are outgrowing our quality of life Transient Population We want quick fixes and are not willing to plan and invest in our communities Technology has a negative impact on our communities Quality of life and growth are mutually exclusive Central Florida needs a model to follow A small group in our community calls all the shots Our Social Capital is too low Every County is Different

23 How was the data collected? Sample included 1606 people interviewed across the seven Counties Statistically balanced relatively close to Census demographics 96 question computer assisted telephone survey Oversampling gave us a more reliable look at the region! Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

24 What participants look like: What the sample told us: 49% describe themselves as conservative, 29% are middle of the road, and 22% are liberal. 88% say they are registered to vote and 76% say they are somewhat interested or very interested in politics and national affairs 42% read the newspaper every day, but one in four never do 77% have internet access Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

25 What participants look like: What the sample told us: 84% are homeowners 15% have lived here five or fewer years 52% have lived here more than 20 years Four out of Five expect to be living in the same county in 5 years 2% are part-time residents Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

26 Central Floridians are Healthy, Happy and Normal! What the sample told us: 86% say their health is good, very good or excellent within four points of the national data 95% are happy or very happy within one point of the national data Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

27 We re not as transient as we once were Central Florida has a Sense of Place: Large majorities derive a sense of belonging from where they live and consider their county and Florida to be home As many as 88% said their friends, neighbors, co-religionists, co-workers, and co-ethnics gave them a feeling of belonging 41% want to be buried in Florida, 21% somewhere else. And 37% don t want to be buried! Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

28 Bridging vs. Bonding SOCIAL CAPITAL Social Trust Group People at church Police Co-workers Neighbors Store workers Local News Media Trust A Lot Trust Not at All Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

29 We have a diversity of friendships Do you have a personal friend who? Owns own business Is a manual worker Has been on welfare Owns vacation home Has different religion Is white Is Latino or Hispanic Is Asian Is Black/African American Is gay or lesbian Is a community leader Central Florida 62% National Data 64% Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

30 How did we Engage in the Region during the last 12 months? Volunteers: Volunteer In Central Florida Never Once A few times Once a month on average Twice a month on average About once a week on average 21% Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

31 How did we Invest in the Region during the last 12 months? Contributed to religious causes: None Less than $100 $100 - $500 $500 - $1000 $ $5000 > $5000 Central Florida 28% National 30% Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

32 How did we Invest in the Region during the last 12 months? Contributed to non-religious causes: None Less than $100 $100 - $500 $500 - $1000 $ $5000 > $5000 Central Florida 27% National 36% Source: The Ties that Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study 2005

33 Surprised by the results? What to take from this inventory? Social Desirability but no more than the rest of the country! Our reality is what we accept Leadership training teaches us to act like we want to be

34 We Envision Our commitment to continue:

35 Social Capital Requires the Cooperation of all Three Sectors Public Sector Private Sector Independent Sector

36 Business Community and Non-Profits TEAM UP FOR A DAY OF CARING

37 Business Community and Non-profits Team Up for a Day of Caring In September volunteers roll up their sleeves and go to work in more than 40 of the 69 Heart of Florida United Way member agencies. This year, the caring power of Central Floridians, and community based companies such as Walt Disney World, Chrysler, Nordstrom, Progress Energy, Harcourt and UPS, provided a much needed helping hand to a broad range of appreciative health and human service agencies. The list of jobs ranged from repairing buildings or grounds that were in desperate conditions, or repairing the hearts of children and seniors needing some extra love and attention.

38 Code Red: THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION

39 Code Red: THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION FBC and ARC are both first responders to the community in disaster situations, as well as on a daily basis. FBC and ARC both rely on individuals to fulfill their mission and deliver services. The partnership will make it easier for individuals and organizations to serve the mission by offering joint programs and opportunities for service.

40 Launch of Two FOCUS Funds TO ENGAGE THE HISPANIC AND AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN PHILANTHROPY

41 The African American FOCUS FUND

42 The Hispanic FOCUS FUND The Hispanic Focus Fund exists to engage Hispanics in philanthropy and enhance the lives of Hispanics in Central Florida by providing funding for initiatives that build capacity, influence holistic improvements and achieve tangible, long-term progress.

43 The University of Central Florida The University of Central Florida, which strives to be the leading partnership university in America, expects our students to be responsible citizens in a democratic society and in a 21st century global context as well.

44 The University of Central Florida We support activities with the mission of encouraging engagement in a complex and changing world, including: Volunteer UCF UCF Service-Learning American Democracy Project Lou Frey Institute

45 Myregion.org Myregion.org was formed to engage and connect citizens across the region on the issues that matter most to our economic prosperity and quality of life.

46 Our Current Efforts Include: Engaging citizens across the region to create a 50-year vision to answer the question: How Shall We Grow? Convening regional leaders to identify and implement specific action plans to achieve that vision. Building grassroots, region-wide efforts to strengthen education, environment, economy, social services and the arts.

47 Our Current Efforts Include: The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is building our community s future by focusing on what matters most to the millions of people who call Central Florida home. In support of this mission, the Chamber is committed to building social capital through its flagship community leadership program, Leadership Orlando. In 2006, we will adapt the curriculum to showcase the findings of the social capital survey and encourage all faculty and participants to advocate a commitment to building social capital.

48 Central Florida YMCA COMMITTED TO BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE REGION

49 Central Florida YMCA COMMITTED TO BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE REGION The Lake Nona Family Center is a unique place, the hub of the community, a place where neighbors meet and kids grow up together.

50 Central Florida YMCA COMMITTED TO BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE REGION All 24 YMCA Family Centers in 6 Central Florida counties are building Social Capital.

51 James Ferber PRESIDENT

52 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region better serving the needs of a new generation with educational systems at all levels which prepare them for high value jobs and instill a sense of their obligations to each other and to their communities.

53 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region in which residents are increasingly drawn outdoors to share in the beauty and recreational opportunities of Central Florida, spending time with family and friends in activities which keep us healthy and engaged with the natural world.

54 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region encouraging the kind of smart growth and physical development which connects people, neighborhoods and communities, and is designed to conserve resources and promote sustainable practices as we grow.

55 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region filled with cultural and artistic events which convene diverse groups of citizens engaged and actively participating in a celebration of the arts.

56 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region encouraging the use and development of technologies, interactive media, and entertainment that reinforce connections rather than isolating people in front of passive electronic screens.

57 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region in which more citizens are engaged in the public life of our communities: by voting, attending meetings, serving on task forces, discussing the issues of the day, and running for public office.

58 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region in which more people than ever before are contributing to their community through charitable gifts and volunteer time.

59 Social Capital COMMUNITY GOALS By the year 2010, we will be a region recognized across the nation as a place in which families are supported, spiritual connections are encouraged, tolerance for the ideas of others is a standard, and new residents and visitors alike are warmly greeted and made welcome.

60 Jacob V. Stuart PRESIDENT

61 What do we do with this information? All seven partners pledge to continue this collaboration and use the data to model behavior Convene discussions using this data to engage more Social Capital Measure and recognize the Impact of Social Capital Engage all three sectors by sharing all the data online

62 Putting the Pieces Together Using Social Capital to improve our Quality of Life depends on Community Engagement, Collaboration and Engagement!

63 Social Capital Questions and Answers

64 Visit Our Web sites to download: The Ties That Bind: The Central Florida Social Capital Study