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Survey for Grove City Strategic Development Plan
The City of Grove City is developing a strategic plan to guide future decisions on local housing, infrastructure, economic development, and community services. This survey will help identify priorities and opportunities.
Thank you for your input!
1.
For how long have you lived in, worked in,
or
been visiting Grove City for any other reason (more than just passing through without stopping)?
Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–10 years
11–20 years
More than 20 years
I do not visit Grove City for any reason
2.
What is your age group?
Under 18
18–24
25–44
45–64
65+
3.
Which answer best describes your connection to Grove City (select all that apply)?
Live within Grove City
Live in surrounding rural area
Work in Grove City
Own a business/property in Grove City
I am a customer of one or more Grove City businesses
I visit other people who live in Grove City (friends, relatives, etc.)
I used to live or work in Grove City
I am not connected to Grove City in any way and do not stop in Grove City for any reason
4.
Please rate the following:
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Streets and roads
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Sidewalks, trails, and crosswalks
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Snow removal and maintenance
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Public safety (police, fire, EMS)
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Grove City Community Center
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Grove City parks and recreational facilities
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Grove City's "curb appeal" (i.e., the impression Grove City makes to those passing through
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Grove City's city office and maintenance staff (e.g., friendliness, responsiveness, helpfulness, etc.)
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Broadband/high-speed internet cost and reliability
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Sense of community
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Sense of safety from crimes, both large and small
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
Availability of transportation services in Grove City, for those who do not drive or own a car
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I am not sure
5.
Grove City’s infrastructure (e.g., roadways, sidewalks, and utilities) will meet future needs and is durable enough to withstand storms to a reasonable degree.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not sure
6.
How would you rate the availability/cost of housing in Grove City?
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not sure
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not sure
7.
What types of housing are most needed? (Select up to 2)
"Starter" single-family homes
Nicer single-family homes (for people moving up from "starter homes"
Twin homes
Townhomes/row-houses (single or multi-level, at least 3-4 units)
Apartment building with modern amenities (e.g., in-unit laundry, community rooms, etc.)
Senior housing
8.
Grove City is a good place to start or grow a business.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not sure
9.
How would you rate the downtown area?
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not sure
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not sure
10.
What amenities should be prioritized? (Select up to 3)
Parks, playgrounds, and other recreational spaces
Sidewalks, trails and crosswalks
Community events, including arts and crafts, cultural, and entertainment focused events
Cooperation with the ACGC School District
Grove City Community Center and Library
Dining and retail options
11.
What should be Grove City’s top priorities over the next 10–20 years? (Select up to 3)
Housing development
Road infrastructure
Utility infrastructure
Supporting existing businesses and attracting new businesses, including those with well paying jobs
Downtown improvements
Parks and recreation
Public safety (e.g., law enforcement, fire department and ambulance service/EMS)
Walking/biking improvements
Improving sense of community neighborliness
12.
Utility services (water, sewer, stormwater, and electric) are reliable, durable and ready to support future growth.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not sure
13.
The community is taking appropriate steps to prepare for future challenges (e.g., flooding, extreme weather, economic changes).
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not sure
14.
What concerns you most about Grove City’s future?
15.
What is the best thing about Grove City?
