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Conclusions <br />The Natural Environment is an asset of Carlton. <br />The overall natural environment, air quality and cleanliness of Carlton were rated as "excellent" or "good" by at <br />least 7 in 10 respondents and all three aspects received ratings higher than the national benchmark. Between 65% <br />and 85% of respondents rated recycling, open space, yard waste pick -up, drinking water and preservation of <br />natural areas as "excellent" or "good" and all were higher than the national benchmark. However, less than 6 in 10 <br />respondents "sometimes" or "always" recycled at home, a rate that was lower in Carlton than in other <br />communities across the nation, and only one -third of respondents had conserved water or made their homes more <br />energy efficient in the past 12 months. <br />Despite excellent Safety services and low crime victimization, residents do not feel safe. <br />Of the seven Safety services rated, six were rated higher the national benchmark: fire, ambulance /EMS, police, <br />fire prevention, crime prevention and emergency preparedness. About 1 in 10 respondents had been the victim of <br />a crime (which was lower in Carlton when compared to other communities) and 82% had reported a crime to <br />police (which was similar in Carlton when compared to other communities). While the majority of respondents <br />felt "very" or "somewhat" safe in their neighborhood (78 %), this rating was lower in Carlton than in other <br />communities in the U.S. The overall feeling of safety was rated as "excellent" or "good" by 68% of respondents and <br />was lower than the national benchmark. <br />Residents appreciate Carlton's great Community Engagement opportunities. <br />Social events and activities, opportunities to volunteer and opportunities to participate in community matters <br />received ratings higher than the national benchmark, as did the City's public information services. While higher <br />proportions of residents in Carlton reported having attended or watched a local public meeting when compared to <br />other communities across the country, fewer had volunteered, participated in a club, or voted in local elections. <br />Both the sense of community and the openness and acceptance of people of diverse backgrounds were rated <br />similar to the national benchmark. Compared to other communities in the U.S., Carlton residents were less likely <br />to have talked or visited with neighbors or done a favor for a neighbor; this may account for the neighborliness of <br />Carlton as being rated lower in Carlton than in other communities. <br />10 <br />