{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2021 Coastal Survey Results Revealed with Kevin Akins","description":" On this episode, you will hear the full presentation of the Coastal Conversations Community Survey by researcher Kevin Akins with the ALG Group, released April 29, 2021. This survey reveals that Coastal Alabama residents are generally satisfied with their quality of life and most aspects of living in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, but many groups have pressure points. Key Takeaways - Across Mobile and Baldwin counties, traffic\/transportation and availability of affordable housing are sore spots, as well as the availability of high-quality jobs. - In Mobile County, public safety is more pressing. The economy, race relations, and public schools also receive lower marks \u2013 much of which can be attributed to racial divides within Mobile County. - In Baldwin County residents are more pleased with their quality of life, but they also show more concern about water quality in the Bay. - There are concerns about younger residents\u2019 opportunities and retention. These younger residents have more negative opinions on the job market and cultural opportunities, and many admit they\u2019ve considered leaving the region. Resources Click here to download and review the full presentation by researcher Kevin Akins with ALG Group. Kevin Akins More About Coastal Conversations The goal of Coastal Conversations is to introduce transformative ideas and then work with local partners to implement the ideas into our community. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us at info@coastalcon.org.   ","author_name":"Coastal Conversations","author_url":"http:\/\/coastalconversations.libsyn.com\/website","html":"