Year In Review Community Survey

1. How long have you lived in Allendale?

How long have you lived in Allendale?

2. What made you decide to move to Allendale? (check all that apply)

What made you decide to move to Allendale? (check all that apply) Central Location Schools Family/Friends	Occupation GVSU Small Town Character	Feeling of Safety Rural Subdivisions Appearance of Community
Other (please specify)

3. When you first moved to Allendale, what was your impression of the community?

When you first moved to Allendale, what was your impression of the community? Positive	Indifferent	Negative
Other, please elaborate

4. What is your impression of Allendale today?

What is your impression of Allendale today? Positive	Indifferent	Negative
Other (please elaborate)

5. Please check all that you believe would make Allendale a better place to live.

Please check all that you believe would make Allendale a better place to live. Additional Public Parks

Additional Fire Stations

Additional Police Officers

Additional Aesthetic Landscaping

Agricultural Preservation

Community Center

Downtown Area

Expanded Public Water/Sewer System

Expanded Sidewalk System

Expanded Street Light System

High Standards of Quality for Housing

Industrial Base Growth

Maintaining a "Small Town" Feel

More Interaction with the GVSU Community

Open Spaces in Housing Developments

Protection of Trees/Natural Features

Public Transportation

More Retail Business Options

More Services

6. Over the past year, how often did you use the following types of businesses in Allendale each month?

	Did Not	1-2 Times	3-4 Times	5 or More Times
Accountants	Over the past year, how often did you use the following types of businesses in Allendale each month? Accountants Did Not	Accountants 1-2 Times	Accountants 3-4 Times	Accountants 5 or More Times
Auto Service	Auto Service Did Not	Auto Service 1-2 Times	Auto Service 3-4 Times	Auto Service 5 or More Times
Banks	Banks Did Not	Banks 1-2 Times	Banks 3-4 Times	Banks 5 or More Times
Childcare	Childcare Did Not	Childcare 1-2 Times	Childcare 3-4 Times	Childcare 5 or More Times
Car Wash	Car Wash Did Not	Car Wash 1-2 Times	Car Wash 3-4 Times	Car Wash 5 or More Times
Cell Phone Store	Cell Phone Store Did Not	Cell Phone Store 1-2 Times	Cell Phone Store 3-4 Times	Cell Phone Store 5 or More Times
Churches	Churches Did Not	Churches 1-2 Times	Churches 3-4 Times	Churches 5 or More Times
Dentists	Dentists Did Not	Dentists 1-2 Times	Dentists 3-4 Times	Dentists 5 or More Times
Doctors	Doctors Did Not	Doctors 1-2 Times	Doctors 3-4 Times	Doctors 5 or More Times
Dollar Stores	Dollar Stores Did Not	Dollar Stores 1-2 Times	Dollar Stores 3-4 Times	Dollar Stores 5 or More Times
Dry Cleaners	Dry Cleaners Did Not	Dry Cleaners 1-2 Times	Dry Cleaners 3-4 Times	Dry Cleaners 5 or More Times
Fitness Center	Fitness Center Did Not	Fitness Center 1-2 Times	Fitness Center 3-4 Times	Fitness Center 5 or More Times
Furniture Store	Furniture Store Did Not	Furniture Store 1-2 Times	Furniture Store 3-4 Times	Furniture Store 5 or More Times
Gas Station	Gas Station Did Not	Gas Station 1-2 Times	Gas Station 3-4 Times	Gas Station 5 or More Times
Golfing	Golfing Did Not	Golfing 1-2 Times	Golfing 3-4 Times	Golfing 5 or More Times
Greenhouse	Greenhouse Did Not	Greenhouse 1-2 Times	Greenhouse 3-4 Times	Greenhouse 5 or More Times
Grocery	Grocery Did Not	Grocery 1-2 Times	Grocery 3-4 Times	Grocery 5 or More Times
Hair Salon	Hair Salon Did Not	Hair Salon 1-2 Times	Hair Salon 3-4 Times	Hair Salon 5 or More Times
Hardware	Hardware Did Not	Hardware 1-2 Times	Hardware 3-4 Times	Hardware 5 or More Times
Healthcare	Healthcare Did Not	Healthcare 1-2 Times	Healthcare 3-4 Times	Healthcare 5 or More Times
Ice Cream Shops	Ice Cream Shops Did Not	Ice Cream Shops 1-2 Times	Ice Cream Shops 3-4 Times	Ice Cream Shops 5 or More Times
Insurance Offices	Insurance Offices Did Not	Insurance Offices 1-2 Times	Insurance Offices 3-4 Times	Insurance Offices 5 or More Times
Laundry Mat	Laundry Mat Did Not	Laundry Mat 1-2 Times	Laundry Mat 3-4 Times	Laundry Mat 5 or More Times
Library	Library Did Not	Library 1-2 Times	Library 3-4 Times	Library 5 or More Times
Liquor Stores	Liquor Stores Did Not	Liquor Stores 1-2 Times	Liquor Stores 3-4 Times	Liquor Stores 5 or More Times
Local Government	Local Government Did Not	Local Government 1-2 Times	Local Government 3-4 Times	Local Government 5 or More Times
Second Hand Stores	Second Hand Stores Did Not	Second Hand Stores 1-2 Times	Second Hand Stores 3-4 Times	Second Hand Stores 5 or More Times
Mailing/Copy Center	Mailing/Copy Center Did Not	Mailing/Copy Center 1-2 Times	Mailing/Copy Center 3-4 Times	Mailing/Copy Center 5 or More Times
Motel	Motel Did Not	Motel 1-2 Times	Motel 3-4 Times	Motel 5 or More Times
Nail Salons	Nail Salons Did Not	Nail Salons 1-2 Times	Nail Salons 3-4 Times	Nail Salons 5 or More Times
Pet Supplies/Veterinary Services	Pet Supplies/Veterinary Services Did Not	Pet Supplies/Veterinary Services 1-2 Times	Pet Supplies/Veterinary Services 3-4 Times	Pet Supplies/Veterinary Services 5 or More Times
Lawn & Garden Needs	Lawn & Garden Needs Did Not	Lawn & Garden Needs 1-2 Times	Lawn & Garden Needs 3-4 Times	Lawn & Garden Needs 5 or More Times
Agriculture Needs	Agriculture Needs Did Not	Agriculture Needs 1-2 Times	Agriculture Needs 3-4 Times	Agriculture Needs 5 or More Times
Pharmacy	Pharmacy Did Not	Pharmacy 1-2 Times	Pharmacy 3-4 Times	Pharmacy 5 or More Times
Post Office	Post Office Did Not	Post Office 1-2 Times	Post Office 3-4 Times	Post Office 5 or More Times
Restaurants	Restaurants Did Not	Restaurants 1-2 Times	Restaurants 3-4 Times	Restaurants 5 or More Times
Storage/Truck Rental	Storage/Truck Rental Did Not	Storage/Truck Rental 1-2 Times	Storage/Truck Rental 3-4 Times	Storage/Truck Rental 5 or More Times
Used Car Lots	Used Car Lots Did Not	Used Car Lots 1-2 Times	Used Car Lots 3-4 Times	Used Car Lots 5 or More Times
Video Stores	Video Stores Did Not	Video Stores 1-2 Times	Video Stores 3-4 Times	Video Stores 5 or More Times

Other (please specify)

7. What kinds of retail/service businesses or restaurants would you like to see in Allendale?

What kinds of retail/service businesses or restaurants would you like to see in Allendale?

8. Do you have any concerns that can be addressed?

Do you have any concerns that can be addressed?

9. What neighboring communities, if any, do you patron frequently? (check all that apply)

What neighboring communities, if any, do you patron frequently? (check all that apply) Coopersville Grandville Grand Haven	Grand Rapids Holland Jenison	Standale/Walker
Other (please specify)

10. What draws you outside of the Allendale Community? (Check all that apply)

What draws you outside of the Allendale Community? (Check all that apply) Auto Entertainment Healthcare	Lake Shore Multi-Cultural Events Retail	Restaurants Service
Other (please specify)

11. If you work outside of the home, in what community do you work?

If you work outside of the home, in what community do you work? Allendale Grand Rapids	Holland Muskegon
Other (please specify)

12. Do you tend to patron businesses closer to where you work or live more often?

Do you tend to patron businesses closer to where you work or live more often? Work

Live

Other (please specify)

13. Is the reason for you answer in #12 out of

Is the reason for you answer in #12 out of Convenience	Cost	Transportation	Variety/Options Available
Other (please specify)

14. Check any of the following sources you have used to obtain local information.

Check any of the following sources you have used to obtain local information. Advance Newspaper Announcer Direct Mail	Email Grand Rapids Press Radio	Web/Internet
Other (please specify)

15. What other resources would you like to see made available to you within the Allendale Community?

What other resources would you like to see made available to you within the Allendale Community?

16. To be included into our January 14, 2010 drawing for 1 of 2 $25 gift cards to a local restaurant, please include your name and phone number. Thank you for your participation!

To be included into our January 14, 2010 drawing for 1 of 2 $25 gift cards to a local restaurant, please include your name and phone number. Thank you for your participation!

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