Political and social participation in Almere Satisfaction with housing: quality, affordable / Involvement with local administration / evaluation of services provided by municipality and available and doing in municipality / nr. of hours spending on sport / visiting public library, evaluating public library / visiting theatre, evaluating theatre / contact with neighbours, friends / visiting community centre / satisfaction with living conditions in Almere / reasons for migrating to Almere / assessment living in Almere / reading about national, local politics / several contacts to inform oneself about local politics / possible actions to get services by municipality improved or to influence decisions of local government / reasons for abstained voting at municipal elections / satisfaction with local politics in Almere / knowing representatives in town council / evaluation local infrastructure and community services. Background variables: basic characteristics/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ place of work/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ politics/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure/ organizational membership