Newport Reimagined: Community Survey

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and visions to help guide the City of Newport over the next 10-20 years. Your input is key in developing a plan that meets the needs of current and future community members.
Section 1: Community Vision and Core Values

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* 1. What three words or phrases best describe what you love most about Newport today?

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* 2. When you think about the future of Newport, what do you hope it will be known for? (Check all that apply)

Section 2: Priorities & Tradeoffs

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* 3. Newport Reimagined aims to guide us into a community that is VIBRANT, ADAPTABLE, THRIVING, and COLLABORATIVE. Rank these core values in order of importance to you and your household. (Order from Highest to Lowest)

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* 4. So far, the community has identified these areas of focus. How important are each of these to you? (Ranking: 1 = Most Important, 5 = Least Important)

  #1 - Most Important #2 #3 - Somewhat Important #4 #5 - Least Important
Job growth and local business opportunities
Housing affordability and options
Family and youth activities/entertainment
Roads, sidewalks, and transportation
Parks, river access, lakes, and natural areas
Utilities and services (water, sewer, internet)
Safety and security

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* 5. Is there anything else that is important to you that wasn't listed in question number #4?

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* 6. If Newport could make only ONE big improvement in the next 10 years, which would you choose? (Check all that apply)

Section 3: Housing & Growth

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* 7. By 2050, Newport is estimated to grow by about 400 people. Our current population is about 2,155. In the next 20 years, what outcome is the most important to you?

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* 8. Nearly 40% of Newport households are significantly cost-burdened, meaning that they spend over 35% of their income on housing. What types of housing do you think Newport needs most? (Check all that apply)

Section 4: Economy & Downtown

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* 9. What kinds of businesses or services would be best for the future outcomes of Newport? (Check all that apply)

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* 10. Imagine 20 years from now. How important is it to make Downtown Newport more active and welcoming?

Section 5: Parks, Recreation, & Youth

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* 11. Imagine a thriving recreation system for you and your neighbors. Which recreational improvements should Newport prioritize to create that future? (Check all that apply)

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* 12. How often do you use Newport’s parks, trails, or recreation facilities?

Section 6: Transportation & Infrastructure

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* 13. What are the biggest challenges you face getting around Newport? (Check all that apply)

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* 14. Newport handles many services to keep the city running smoothly: water/wastewater, utility services, road maintenance, and much more. Beyond these essential functions, If the City could only invest in one type of infrastructure first, which should it be? (Multiple choice)

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* 15. Newport is exploring the feasibility of a few community-wide improvements. Rank these large-scale investments from most important to least important. (1 = Most Important, 4 = Least Important

Section 7: Hazards and Natural Disasters

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* 16. What natural disasters or climate (heat or cold related) impacts do you think Newport and community members are most vulnerable to?

Section 8: Future Vision

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* 17. Looking ahead 20 years, what’s the one thing you would want to be true about Newport?

Section 9: Demographic Information

To help us understand your community perspective, please answer the following optional questions.

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* 18. What is your tie to Newport, WA? (Check all that apply)

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* 19. How long have you been connected to Newport (living, working, or visiting regularly)?

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* 20. What is your age? (Single-Choice)

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* 21. What best describes your household? (Single-Choice)

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* 22. Do you rent or own your home? (Single-Choice)

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* 23. What do you identify as? (Single-choice)

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* 24. What is your race/ethnicity? (Single-Choice)

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