Comprehensive Plan Update Citizen Survey
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1. City of Woonsocket 2009 Comprehensive Plan Update

Dear Citizens, Business Owners, and Organizations,

This survey will assist the City of Woonsocket in understanding what areas of the Comprehensive Plan are most important to people in the community. This information will become an important part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. No personally identifiable information will be shared. Feel free to share your comments in the box at the end of the survey.

We THANK YOU for your help in this very important planning process.

Our address is City Hall, 169 Main Street, PO Box B, Woonsocket RI 02895. Phone 401-767-9237. Website: www.ci.woonsocket.ri.us.

1. What areas of the Heritage Corridor Element are most important to you.

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Protecting key historic and cultural resources	*What areas of the Heritage Corridor Element are most important to you. Protecting key historic and cultural resources Least Important	Protecting key historic and cultural resources Somewhat Important	Protecting key historic and cultural resources Important	Protecting key historic and cultural resources Very Important
Protecting natural resources, particularly the Blackstone River	Protecting natural resources, particularly the Blackstone River Least Important	Protecting natural resources, particularly the Blackstone River Somewhat Important	Protecting natural resources, particularly the Blackstone River Important	Protecting natural resources, particularly the Blackstone River Very Important
Promoting Woonsocket's identity as a Blackstone Valley community	Promoting Woonsocket's identity as a Blackstone Valley community Least Important	Promoting Woonsocket's identity as a Blackstone Valley community Somewhat Important	Promoting Woonsocket's identity as a Blackstone Valley community Important	Promoting Woonsocket's identity as a Blackstone Valley community Very Important
Promoting cooperation and coordination with other Blackstone Valley communities	Promoting cooperation and coordination with other Blackstone Valley communities Least Important	Promoting cooperation and coordination with other Blackstone Valley communities Somewhat Important	Promoting cooperation and coordination with other Blackstone Valley communities Important	Promoting cooperation and coordination with other Blackstone Valley communities Very Important
Ensuring that development along the Blackstone River is environmentally and aesthetically appropriate	Ensuring that development along the Blackstone River is environmentally and aesthetically appropriate Least Important	Ensuring that development along the Blackstone River is environmentally and aesthetically appropriate Somewhat Important	Ensuring that development along the Blackstone River is environmentally and aesthetically appropriate Important	Ensuring that development along the Blackstone River is environmentally and aesthetically appropriate Very Important
Ensuring that development along Main Street is appropriate in scale and aesthetics	Ensuring that development along Main Street is appropriate in scale and aesthetics Least Important	Ensuring that development along Main Street is appropriate in scale and aesthetics Somewhat Important	Ensuring that development along Main Street is appropriate in scale and aesthetics Important	Ensuring that development along Main Street is appropriate in scale and aesthetics Very Important

2. What aspects of the Housing Element do you feel are most important?

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Encouraging the development of affordable housing units	*What aspects of the Housing Element do you feel are most important? Encouraging the development of affordable housing units Least Important	Encouraging the development of affordable housing units Somewhat Important	Encouraging the development of affordable housing units Important	Encouraging the development of affordable housing units Very Important
Encouraging the development of middle-income housing	Encouraging the development of middle-income housing Least Important	Encouraging the development of middle-income housing Somewhat Important	Encouraging the development of middle-income housing Important	Encouraging the development of middle-income housing Very Important
Encouraging the development of luxury or high-end housing	Encouraging the development of luxury or high-end housing Least Important	Encouraging the development of luxury or high-end housing Somewhat Important	Encouraging the development of luxury or high-end housing Important	Encouraging the development of luxury or high-end housing Very Important
Increasing the housing options for seniors, including apartments, condos and independent living facilities	Increasing the housing options for seniors, including apartments, condos and independent living facilities Least Important	Increasing the housing options for seniors, including apartments, condos and independent living facilities Somewhat Important	Increasing the housing options for seniors, including apartments, condos and independent living facilities Important	Increasing the housing options for seniors, including apartments, condos and independent living facilities Very Important
Preserving existing housing stock through revitalization programs	Preserving existing housing stock through revitalization programs Least Important	Preserving existing housing stock through revitalization programs Somewhat Important	Preserving existing housing stock through revitalization programs Important	Preserving existing housing stock through revitalization programs Very Important
Encouraging new housing developments through creating new lots	Encouraging new housing developments through creating new lots Least Important	Encouraging new housing developments through creating new lots Somewhat Important	Encouraging new housing developments through creating new lots Important	Encouraging new housing developments through creating new lots Very Important
Preserving the identity of historic neighborhoods	Preserving the identity of historic neighborhoods Least Important	Preserving the identity of historic neighborhoods Somewhat Important	Preserving the identity of historic neighborhoods Important	Preserving the identity of historic neighborhoods Very Important
Encouraging the conversion of former mill buildings to residential use	Encouraging the conversion of former mill buildings to residential use Least Important	Encouraging the conversion of former mill buildings to residential use Somewhat Important	Encouraging the conversion of former mill buildings to residential use Important	Encouraging the conversion of former mill buildings to residential use Very Important
Improving the stability and desirability of older neighborhoods	Improving the stability and desirability of older neighborhoods Least Important	Improving the stability and desirability of older neighborhoods Somewhat Important	Improving the stability and desirability of older neighborhoods Important	Improving the stability and desirability of older neighborhoods Very Important

3. In what ways do you feel the City should focus to improve Economic Development?

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Attracting new businesses	*In what ways do you feel the City should focus to improve Economic Development? Attracting new businesses Least Important	Attracting new businesses Somewhat Important	Attracting new businesses Important	Attracting new businesses Very Important
Supporting existing small businesses	Supporting existing small businesses Least Important	Supporting existing small businesses Somewhat Important	Supporting existing small businesses Important	Supporting existing small businesses Very Important
Promoting Woonsocket as a toursim destination	Promoting Woonsocket as a toursim destination Least Important	Promoting Woonsocket as a toursim destination Somewhat Important	Promoting Woonsocket as a toursim destination Important	Promoting Woonsocket as a toursim destination Very Important
Promoting economic development on Main Street	Promoting economic development on Main Street Least Important	Promoting economic development on Main Street Somewhat Important	Promoting economic development on Main Street Important	Promoting economic development on Main Street Very Important
Supporting regional economic development initiatives	Supporting regional economic development initiatives Least Important	Supporting regional economic development initiatives Somewhat Important	Supporting regional economic development initiatives Important	Supporting regional economic development initiatives Very Important
Promoting Woonsocket as a "business-friendly" community	Promoting Woonsocket as a "business-friendly" community Least Important	Promoting Woonsocket as a "business-friendly" community Somewhat Important	Promoting Woonsocket as a "business-friendly" community Important	Promoting Woonsocket as a "business-friendly" community Very Important
Encouraging industrial and manufacturing-related industries to locate in Woonsocket	Encouraging industrial and manufacturing-related industries to locate in Woonsocket Least Important	Encouraging industrial and manufacturing-related industries to locate in Woonsocket Somewhat Important	Encouraging industrial and manufacturing-related industries to locate in Woonsocket Important	Encouraging industrial and manufacturing-related industries to locate in Woonsocket Very Important
Use of public funds to support new business growth areas (i.e. Highland Park)	Use of public funds to support new business growth areas (i.e. Highland Park) Least Important	Use of public funds to support new business growth areas (i.e. Highland Park) Somewhat Important	Use of public funds to support new business growth areas (i.e. Highland Park) Important	Use of public funds to support new business growth areas (i.e. Highland Park) Very Important
Use of public funds to convert old mill buildings for new businesses	Use of public funds to convert old mill buildings for new businesses Least Important	Use of public funds to convert old mill buildings for new businesses Somewhat Important	Use of public funds to convert old mill buildings for new businesses Important	Use of public funds to convert old mill buildings for new businesses Very Important
Supporting job training programs and educational opportunities for residents	Supporting job training programs and educational opportunities for residents Least Important	Supporting job training programs and educational opportunities for residents Somewhat Important	Supporting job training programs and educational opportunities for residents Important	Supporting job training programs and educational opportunities for residents Very Important

4. How important are the following items regarding the City's Natural and Cultural Resources?

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Protecting and improving the water quality of the Blackstone River and its tributaries	*How important are the following items regarding the City's Natural and Cultural Resources? Protecting and improving the water quality of the Blackstone River and its tributaries Least Important	Protecting and improving the water quality of the Blackstone River and its tributaries Somewhat Important	Protecting and improving the water quality of the Blackstone River and its tributaries Important	Protecting and improving the water quality of the Blackstone River and its tributaries Very Important
Preserving distinctive or unique natural landscapes of high scenic quality	Preserving distinctive or unique natural landscapes of high scenic quality Least Important	Preserving distinctive or unique natural landscapes of high scenic quality Somewhat Important	Preserving distinctive or unique natural landscapes of high scenic quality Important	Preserving distinctive or unique natural landscapes of high scenic quality Very Important
Providing public education on the importance of groundwater protection and environmental protection strategies	Providing public education on the importance of groundwater protection and environmental protection strategies Least Important	Providing public education on the importance of groundwater protection and environmental protection strategies Somewhat Important	Providing public education on the importance of groundwater protection and environmental protection strategies Important	Providing public education on the importance of groundwater protection and environmental protection strategies Very Important
Identifying and pursuing options for habitat preservation	Identifying and pursuing options for habitat preservation Least Important	Identifying and pursuing options for habitat preservation Somewhat Important	Identifying and pursuing options for habitat preservation Important	Identifying and pursuing options for habitat preservation Very Important
Preserving and protecting culturally and historically significant structures	Preserving and protecting culturally and historically significant structures Least Important	Preserving and protecting culturally and historically significant structures Somewhat Important	Preserving and protecting culturally and historically significant structures Important	Preserving and protecting culturally and historically significant structures Very Important
Creating a Historic Commission to regulate the use and appearance of historic structures	Creating a Historic Commission to regulate the use and appearance of historic structures Least Important	Creating a Historic Commission to regulate the use and appearance of historic structures Somewhat Important	Creating a Historic Commission to regulate the use and appearance of historic structures Important	Creating a Historic Commission to regulate the use and appearance of historic structures Very Important
Develop local initiatives related to global warming	Develop local initiatives related to global warming Least Important	Develop local initiatives related to global warming Somewhat Important	Develop local initiatives related to global warming Important	Develop local initiatives related to global warming Very Important
Developing programs that encourage energy efficiency at home	Developing programs that encourage energy efficiency at home Least Important	Developing programs that encourage energy efficiency at home Somewhat Important	Developing programs that encourage energy efficiency at home Important	Developing programs that encourage energy efficiency at home Very Important
Developing a community-wide hazard mitigation plan	Developing a community-wide hazard mitigation plan Least Important	Developing a community-wide hazard mitigation plan Somewhat Important	Developing a community-wide hazard mitigation plan Important	Developing a community-wide hazard mitigation plan Very Important

5. Please rate the following Community Services and Facilities for level of importance.

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Replacement of the water treatment plant	*Please rate the following Community Services and Facilities for level of importance. Replacement of the water treatment plant Least Important	Replacement of the water treatment plant Somewhat Important	Replacement of the water treatment plant Important	Replacement of the water treatment plant Very Important
Replacement of the waste water treatment plant	Replacement of the waste water treatment plant Least Important	Replacement of the waste water treatment plant Somewhat Important	Replacement of the waste water treatment plant Important	Replacement of the waste water treatment plant Very Important
Supporting programs and policies to decrease the high-school drop out rate	Supporting programs and policies to decrease the high-school drop out rate Least Important	Supporting programs and policies to decrease the high-school drop out rate Somewhat Important	Supporting programs and policies to decrease the high-school drop out rate Important	Supporting programs and policies to decrease the high-school drop out rate Very Important
Supporting programs to improve student academic performance	Supporting programs to improve student academic performance Least Important	Supporting programs to improve student academic performance Somewhat Important	Supporting programs to improve student academic performance Important	Supporting programs to improve student academic performance Very Important
Expanding opportunities for Woonsocket residents to pursue post-graduate training	Expanding opportunities for Woonsocket residents to pursue post-graduate training Least Important	Expanding opportunities for Woonsocket residents to pursue post-graduate training Somewhat Important	Expanding opportunities for Woonsocket residents to pursue post-graduate training Important	Expanding opportunities for Woonsocket residents to pursue post-graduate training Very Important
Pursuing renewable/alternative energy sources for city government facilities	Pursuing renewable/alternative energy sources for city government facilities Least Important	Pursuing renewable/alternative energy sources for city government facilities Somewhat Important	Pursuing renewable/alternative energy sources for city government facilities Important	Pursuing renewable/alternative energy sources for city government facilities Very Important
Achieving city-wide handicapped accessibility	Achieving city-wide handicapped accessibility Least Important	Achieving city-wide handicapped accessibility Somewhat Important	Achieving city-wide handicapped accessibility Important	Achieving city-wide handicapped accessibility Very Important
Making easily accessible, information on City programs and services	Making easily accessible, information on City programs and services Least Important	Making easily accessible, information on City programs and services Somewhat Important	Making easily accessible, information on City programs and services Important	Making easily accessible, information on City programs and services Very Important

6. Which of the following Recreation, Conservation & Open Space items are important to you?

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Expanding, improving and developing city recreational facilities	*Which of the following Recreation, Conservation & Open Space items are important to you? Expanding, improving and developing city recreational facilities Least Important	Expanding, improving and developing city recreational facilities Somewhat Important	Expanding, improving and developing city recreational facilities Important	Expanding, improving and developing city recreational facilities Very Important
Developing new recreational programs	Developing new recreational programs Least Important	Developing new recreational programs Somewhat Important	Developing new recreational programs Important	Developing new recreational programs Very Important
Building new parks	Building new parks Least Important	Building new parks Somewhat Important	Building new parks Important	Building new parks Very Important
Developing new passive recreational amenities: hiking trails, walking paths	Developing new passive recreational amenities: hiking trails, walking paths Least Important	Developing new passive recreational amenities: hiking trails, walking paths Somewhat Important	Developing new passive recreational amenities: hiking trails, walking paths Important	Developing new passive recreational amenities: hiking trails, walking paths Very Important
Pursuing additional land to be preserved as open space for conservation purposes	Pursuing additional land to be preserved as open space for conservation purposes Least Important	Pursuing additional land to be preserved as open space for conservation purposes Somewhat Important	Pursuing additional land to be preserved as open space for conservation purposes Important	Pursuing additional land to be preserved as open space for conservation purposes Very Important
Providing access to the Blackstone River for recreational purposes (walking trails, bike paths, piers, canoe launches, scenic overlooks).	Providing access to the Blackstone River for recreational purposes (walking trails, bike paths, piers, canoe launches, scenic overlooks). Least Important	Providing access to the Blackstone River for recreational purposes (walking trails, bike paths, piers, canoe launches, scenic overlooks). Somewhat Important	Providing access to the Blackstone River for recreational purposes (walking trails, bike paths, piers, canoe launches, scenic overlooks). Important	Providing access to the Blackstone River for recreational purposes (walking trails, bike paths, piers, canoe launches, scenic overlooks). Very Important

7. How important are the following issues related to Transportation and Circulation?

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Increasing downtown parking	*How important are the following issues related to Transportation and Circulation? Increasing downtown parking Least Important	Increasing downtown parking Somewhat Important	Increasing downtown parking Important	Increasing downtown parking Very Important
Increasing parking throughout the City	Increasing parking throughout the City Least Important	Increasing parking throughout the City Somewhat Important	Increasing parking throughout the City Important	Increasing parking throughout the City Very Important
Constructing new sidewalks/repairing existing sidewalks	Constructing new sidewalks/repairing existing sidewalks Least Important	Constructing new sidewalks/repairing existing sidewalks Somewhat Important	Constructing new sidewalks/repairing existing sidewalks Important	Constructing new sidewalks/repairing existing sidewalks Very Important
Improving read safety	Improving read safety Least Important	Improving read safety Somewhat Important	Improving read safety Important	Improving read safety Very Important
Installing pedestrian safety devices throughout town	Installing pedestrian safety devices throughout town Least Important	Installing pedestrian safety devices throughout town Somewhat Important	Installing pedestrian safety devices throughout town Important	Installing pedestrian safety devices throughout town Very Important
Expanding public bus service	Expanding public bus service Least Important	Expanding public bus service Somewhat Important	Expanding public bus service Important	Expanding public bus service Very Important
Developing a continuous roadway maintenance program	Developing a continuous roadway maintenance program Least Important	Developing a continuous roadway maintenance program Somewhat Important	Developing a continuous roadway maintenance program Important	Developing a continuous roadway maintenance program Very Important
Pursuing commuter rail service	Pursuing commuter rail service Least Important	Pursuing commuter rail service Somewhat Important	Pursuing commuter rail service Important	Pursuing commuter rail service Very Important

8. How would you rate the importance of the following Land Use issues?

	Least Imortant	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Encouraging growth	*How would you rate the importance of the following Land Use issues? Encouraging growth Least Imortant	Encouraging growth Somewhat Important	Encouraging growth Important	Encouraging growth Very Important
Discouraging growth	Discouraging growth Least Imortant	Discouraging growth Somewhat Important	Discouraging growth Important	Discouraging growth Very Important
Maintaining sensitive areas as open-space and conservation areas in the development	Maintaining sensitive areas as open-space and conservation areas in the development Least Imortant	Maintaining sensitive areas as open-space and conservation areas in the development Somewhat Important	Maintaining sensitive areas as open-space and conservation areas in the development Important	Maintaining sensitive areas as open-space and conservation areas in the development Very Important
Revising zoning and subdivision regulations to include architectural and landscaping design guidelines	Revising zoning and subdivision regulations to include architectural and landscaping design guidelines Least Imortant	Revising zoning and subdivision regulations to include architectural and landscaping design guidelines Somewhat Important	Revising zoning and subdivision regulations to include architectural and landscaping design guidelines Important	Revising zoning and subdivision regulations to include architectural and landscaping design guidelines Very Important

9. City Services - Considering your recent experience, please rate your opinion based on the following scale:

	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Don't Know/No Opinion
Ambulance/emergency medical services	*City Services - Considering your recent experience, please rate your opinion based on the following scale: Ambulance/emergency medical services Poor	Ambulance/emergency medical services Fair	Ambulance/emergency medical services Good	Ambulance/emergency medical services Excellent	Ambulance/emergency medical services Don't Know/No Opinion
Fire Department response time	Fire Department response time Poor	Fire Department response time Fair	Fire Department response time Good	Fire Department response time Excellent	Fire Department response time Don't Know/No Opinion
Police Department response time	Police Department response time Poor	Police Department response time Fair	Police Department response time Good	Police Department response time Excellent	Police Department response time Don't Know/No Opinion
Traffic law enforcement	Traffic law enforcement Poor	Traffic law enforcement Fair	Traffic law enforcement Good	Traffic law enforcement Excellent	Traffic law enforcement Don't Know/No Opinion
Crime prevention programs	Crime prevention programs Poor	Crime prevention programs Fair	Crime prevention programs Good	Crime prevention programs Excellent	Crime prevention programs Don't Know/No Opinion
Trash and recycle collection	Trash and recycle collection Poor	Trash and recycle collection Fair	Trash and recycle collection Good	Trash and recycle collection Excellent	Trash and recycle collection Don't Know/No Opinion
Repair and maintenance of roads (e.g., paving)	Repair and maintenance of roads (e.g., paving) Poor	Repair and maintenance of roads (e.g., paving) Fair	Repair and maintenance of roads (e.g., paving) Good	Repair and maintenance of roads (e.g., paving) Excellent	Repair and maintenance of roads (e.g., paving) Don't Know/No Opinion
Driving condition of streets (e.g., plowing)	Driving condition of streets (e.g., plowing) Poor	Driving condition of streets (e.g., plowing) Fair	Driving condition of streets (e.g., plowing) Good	Driving condition of streets (e.g., plowing) Excellent	Driving condition of streets (e.g., plowing) Don't Know/No Opinion
Adequacy of street lighting	Adequacy of street lighting Poor	Adequacy of street lighting Fair	Adequacy of street lighting Good	Adequacy of street lighting Excellent	Adequacy of street lighting Don't Know/No Opinion
Library Services	Library Services Poor	Library Services Fair	Library Services Good	Library Services Excellent	Library Services Don't Know/No Opinion
Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities	Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities Poor	Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities Fair	Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities Good	Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities Excellent	Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities Don't Know/No Opinion
Recreation programs/activities	Recreation programs/activities Poor	Recreation programs/activities Fair	Recreation programs/activities Good	Recreation programs/activities Excellent	Recreation programs/activities Don't Know/No Opinion
Effectiveness of animal control services	Effectiveness of animal control services Poor	Effectiveness of animal control services Fair	Effectiveness of animal control services Good	Effectiveness of animal control services Excellent	Effectiveness of animal control services Don't Know/No Opinion
Services for seniors	Services for seniors Poor	Services for seniors Fair	Services for seniors Good	Services for seniors Excellent	Services for seniors Don't Know/No Opinion
Quality of education in public schools	Quality of education in public schools Poor	Quality of education in public schools Fair	Quality of education in public schools Good	Quality of education in public schools Excellent	Quality of education in public schools Don't Know/No Opinion
Pressure of City water	Pressure of City water Poor	Pressure of City water Fair	Pressure of City water Good	Pressure of City water Excellent	Pressure of City water Don't Know/No Opinion
Public Information Services	Public Information Services Poor	Public Information Services Fair	Public Information Services Good	Public Information Services Excellent	Public Information Services Don't Know/No Opinion

10. Additional Comments:

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