Suwanee has some big questions about its future, and we’re turning to the people who know our city best for answers: you!

As part of our yearlong strategic planning process, the City of Suwanee is partnering with Polco to conduct The National Community Survey (NCS), a nationally recognized tool that helps cities better understand what matters most to their communities.

A random selection of 3,000 Suwanee households will receive a mailed invitation to participate. If your home is selected, we hope you’ll take a few moments to follow the instructions and share your thoughts, as your voice plays an important role in shaping Suwanee’s future.

Suwanee has a proud history of using this survey to inform planning and policy, and your input makes a difference. In fact, based on the 2022 results, Suwanee was named the 2023 Voice of the People Award winner for Excellence in Safety and ranked among the top 10 nationally in several key areas:

• #2 for taking care of vulnerable residents
• #3 for overall quality of parks and recreational opportunities
• #4 for opportunities to attend special events and festivals
• #4 for making all residents feel welcome
• #4 for openness to people of diverse backgrounds
• #6 for social opportunities and activities
• #9 for treating all residents fairly

This marks the seventh time Suwanee has conducted the NCS to gather meaningful resident input on topics such as mobility, public safety, inclusivity, environmental stewardship, utilities, and more. All responses are confidential and reported anonymously to the National Research Center at Polco.

Mailed invitations will begin arriving in mid-June. Once collected, results will be benchmarked against more than 600 communities nationwide, giving Suwanee valuable insight into what’s working and what could be improved. These results inform community planning, resource allocation, program improvements, goal-setting, and policy-making.