City Influencers

We want to be a city that is sustainable today and for future generations; economically, environmentally and financially. Every decision the City makes impacts sustainability today and into the future. By focusing on policy and strategy that supports a climate-adapted and low-carbon future, a strong economy, values the environment we live in, supports progressive land use planning, and demonstrates value for money to residents, St. John's will be an affordable and sustainable place to live and do business.

Our last survey told us that you are very interested in sustainability, and we would like to hear more!

The City’s Youth Engagement Working Group focuses on improving civic engagement with young people aged 18-30. The goal of this survey is to collect information on the City-related topics you would most like to influence this year. 

With transportation likely on the minds of many, we want to hear your thoughts about public transit, your awareness of service offerings, and why you may or may not use it. 

In 2022, a City Influencers survey was conducted to gather perspectives on various aspects of the Metrobus service. A number of changes have been implemented over the last two years and we'd like to know if perspectives about the service have changed since the 2022 survey. Let us know what you think!

The City of St. John’s has developed a Healthy City Strategy with one of the focus areas being Healthy Neighbourhoods and People. City staff would like to know more about your experiences and what contributes to feeling connected and belonging in your neighbourhood.

The City would like to learn more about your interest in and experience with volunteering. The City offers various volunteer opportunities as do many other community organizations throughout the City. Volunteerism is one way people can connect with each other and contribute to the community. 

In 2022, the Youth Engagement Panel was created to provide an online space where individuals aged 18-30 could provide feedback on City programs, services, and initiatives through surveys open only to them. In 2023, the Youth Engagement Panel was renamed to City Influencers.

We want to hear about your experience being a member of City Influencers, including participation in surveys, notifications received, and survey results. 

The City of St. John's is developing a violence and crime prevention strategy with community partners and stakeholders. The strategy will outline how the City of St. John’s can work with the community and other levels of government. It will focus on the root causes of violence and crime, for children, youth, young adults, and their families, and create a safer city for everyone.

We want to hear your thoughts and experiences related to violence and/or crime in the City of St. John's.

The City organizes a variety of events to take place throughout the summer season. We'd like to know more about your awareness of City-organized events, your past participation, and the factors that are important to you when deciding to attend. Results will be shared with our teams in Tourism, Culture, and Events as they finalize their plans for summer 2024. ☀

Did you know the amount of waste generated during the holidays increases by approximately 25% compared to other times of the year? The City of St. John’s  is focused on creating a sustainable city for today and future generations. 

In a previous City Influencer survey, we asked about your thoughts and behaviours related to holiday waste. Based on your feedback, the waste diversion team has increased waste diversion messaging that is shared with thousands of residents each week. This survey will help us compare results year over year to determine how awareness and behaviours related to holiday waste are changing.  🎁🎄

Starting a business and business supports was a topic at our Youth Forums held in 2022 and early 2023. The City is interested in learning more about your thoughts on being a business owner and awareness of business supports for entrepreneurs in St. John's. Take a few minutes to share your feedback. Results will be shared with staff in Economic Development and Partnerships.

The City of St. John's is developing an Accessibility Plan to increase accessibility and remove barriers for persons with disabilities. Disabilities can be both visible and invisible and include a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation that, in interaction with a barrier, prevents a person from fully participating in society The City would like your feedback on what we are doing well, what barriers may currently exist, and how we can improve. Everyone benefits from accessibility, therefore anyone who would like to participate is welcome. Your feedback will be shared with the Accessibility Working Group and City staff.

The City of St. John's is developing a Downtown St. John's Neighbourhood Plan to help tackle current issues facing the downtown area and ensure that Downtown St. John's remains a desirable place to live, work, invest and play. We'd like to hear your thoughts about the downtown area to help us shape the plan. Results will be shared with the project team.

The City offers a variety of activities and events during the summer. We'd like to hear about your summer plans and awareness of summer activities in the City. Results will be shared with our teams in Tourism & Events.   

This survey targets post-secondary students. We are interested in hearing about your post-graduation plans. 👨‍🎓👩‍🔬

The City is developing a new heritage plan which will help guide the management, maintenance, and protection of our heritage resources in the future. While heritage includes built heritage, it may also consider things such as our cultural heritage and landscapes, festivals, historic events, stories and oral traditions, place names, and public art.

What are your thoughts on Heritage? Provide your feedback and help shape the plan. 

There's no denying winter has arrived and while our seasonal temperatures may be in flux, there's lots of things to do in and around the City when winter weather cooperates. Take a few minutes to provide feedback on your experience with winter activities. Results will be shared with our teams in Parks and Recreation.

This is the final survey in our series on waste and recycling. Haven't completed the other surveys yet? There is still time. These surveys will be open through January. 

Since January 2022 the City requires a clear bag for garbage and mandatory recycling. This survey focuses on your experience with waste at the curb.

This is one in a series of surveys on waste and recycling. These surveys will be open through the end of January.

The amount of waste generated during the holidays increases by approximately 25% compared to other times of the year.

This is one in a series of surveys on waste and recycling. These surveys will be open through January.

In recent Youth Engagement Forums and discussions with the Youth Engagement Working Group, there has been a lot of conversation around challenges with waste and recycling and your interest in exploring different options. The City has developed a series of surveys, beginning with this one, about your use of City waste and recycling services.

These surveys will be open through January. Only complete the survey if you are actively engaged in the garbage and recycling process in your home.

This panel survey is designed to help inform the three topics of conversation for the upcoming Youth Forum being held on Nov. 29^th. The Youth Engagement Working Group and City staff will review responses in preparation for the Youth Forum and will consider responses in decision-making going forward.

This survey will be open through December 2nd.

It's that time of year when we all start back to our regular routines. Whether that means an end to summer vacations   or return to education for some  , transportation is likely on many of your minds  . 

The City worked with Metrobus on the development of this latest survey.

Survey results will be reviewed by members of the St. John’s Transportation Commission’s Marketing Sub-committee and will be considered when planning service improvements.

This survey will be open through September 12th.

All questions require an answer.

The City would like to improve communication, not only in this Youth Engagement Panel, but also in our other communications. 

We know we aren’t cool – help us get this right!   

The City will use your responses, in partnership with the Youth Engagement Working Group, to improve City communications through social media.

This survey will be open through October 24th.

Are you ready for 2022 Hurricane season? It runs from June 1 to November 30 and this year is forecasted to be greater than normal.  

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with The Canadian Red Cross, wants to learn more about the youth perspective on disaster/emergency preparedness. 

We will use your responses to inform our disaster/emergency preparedness programs and education based on what is important to you in the City’s response to an emergency or disaster.   

This survey will be open until July 13th.

In a previous survey, we asked you to select what is important to you in your City. 77% of you listed Cost of Living as important, and 20% of you ranked it as one of the top 3 things the City should focus on. As a follow up, we are interested in your perspective on one element of Cost of Living – Affordable Housing. 

Affordable Housing is defined by having all your housing costs (including related expenses such as taxes and utilities) total less than 30 percent of your pre-tax income. Approximately 1 in 4 households in St. John’s live in what we would define as “unaffordable” housing using this measure. 

The following questions relate to your experience with Affordable Housing and your needs for housing in general. The information could be used as we work with community partners and developers to influence future builds.

This survey will be open until May 9th.

Did you vote in the last City election? Do you even remember it now? We would like to know more about your voting habits so we can make improvements and encourage more youth to vote the next time.

This survey will be open until June 17th.

In a previous survey, we asked you to select what is important to you in your City. 77% of you listed Good Youth Jobs as important, and 13% of you ranked it as one of the top 3 things the City should focus on. We would like to follow up by asking you about what the City could offer to make it an attractive employer for Good Youth Jobs.

This survey will be open until April 18th.

This survey will be open until February 9th.