Housing Survey

Independence 2030: A Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year plan intended to guide the future development of Independence in a direction desired by the community. The Plan will focus on future land use, transportation, parks and open spaces, historic preservation, and economic development. It will be completed over a span of two years focusing on small segments of the plan at a time.

The City of Independence is currently working on the economic development and housing portions of the Comprehensive Plan. Housing is vital to improve the quality of life and well-being of the City and its residents. The City has a vested interest in promoting the preservation, rehabilitation, and investment in our housing stock and neighborhoods as well as the creation and maintenance of an adequate supply of sound, affordable housing integrated throughout the community.

One of the key aspects of developing a Comprehensive Plan is the public participation process. Your input will help city officials and planners gain an understandings of the wants, needs and desires of the citizens of Independence. The choices we make today will have a bearing on the future development of housing, retail, office, industrial, and open space. Please help us to create a better Independence by taking the Housing survey below.

1. What types of housing development or redevelopment would you like to see in Independence? Please rank your top four preferences from 1 (most preferred) to 4 (fourth most preferred).

	Most Preferred	Second Most Preferred	Third Most Preferred	Fourth Most Preferred
Single-family homes on smaller lots with areas left undisturbed	*What types of housing development or redevelopment would you like to see in Independence? Please rank your top four preferences from 1 (most preferred) to 4 (fourth most preferred). Single-family homes on smaller lots with areas left undisturbed Most Preferred	Single-family homes on smaller lots with areas left undisturbed Second Most Preferred	Single-family homes on smaller lots with areas left undisturbed Third Most Preferred	Single-family homes on smaller lots with areas left undisturbed Fourth Most Preferred
Single-family homes on lots of one or more acres	Single-family homes on lots of one or more acres Most Preferred	Single-family homes on lots of one or more acres Second Most Preferred	Single-family homes on lots of one or more acres Third Most Preferred	Single-family homes on lots of one or more acres Fourth Most Preferred
Multi-family units (duplexes, apartments)	Multi-family units (duplexes, apartments) Most Preferred	Multi-family units (duplexes, apartments) Second Most Preferred	Multi-family units (duplexes, apartments) Third Most Preferred	Multi-family units (duplexes, apartments) Fourth Most Preferred
Town-homes and condominiums (owner occupied)	Town-homes and condominiums (owner occupied) Most Preferred	Town-homes and condominiums (owner occupied) Second Most Preferred	Town-homes and condominiums (owner occupied) Third Most Preferred	Town-homes and condominiums (owner occupied) Fourth Most Preferred
Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential)	Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential) Most Preferred	Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential) Second Most Preferred	Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential) Third Most Preferred	Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential) Fourth Most Preferred
Age-restricted active adult communities	Age-restricted active adult communities Most Preferred	Age-restricted active adult communities Second Most Preferred	Age-restricted active adult communities Third Most Preferred	Age-restricted active adult communities Fourth Most Preferred
Assisted living facilities	Assisted living facilities Most Preferred	Assisted living facilities Second Most Preferred	Assisted living facilities Third Most Preferred	Assisted living facilities Fourth Most Preferred
Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing	Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing Most Preferred	Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing Second Most Preferred	Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing Third Most Preferred	Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing Fourth Most Preferred
Government programs to improve existing housing	Government programs to improve existing housing Most Preferred	Government programs to improve existing housing Second Most Preferred	Government programs to improve existing housing Third Most Preferred	Government programs to improve existing housing Fourth Most Preferred
Infill development in existing neighborhoods	Infill development in existing neighborhoods Most Preferred	Infill development in existing neighborhoods Second Most Preferred	Infill development in existing neighborhoods Third Most Preferred	Infill development in existing neighborhoods Fourth Most Preferred

2. What are the five most DESIRABLE characteristics or amenities of a neighborhood?

	Most Desirable	Second Most Desirable	Third Most Desirable	Fourth Most Desirable	Fifth Most Desirable
Historic character	*What are the five most DESIRABLE characteristics or amenities of a neighborhood? Historic character Most Desirable	Historic character Second Most Desirable	Historic character Third Most Desirable	Historic character Fourth Most Desirable	Historic character Fifth Most Desirable
Good Schools	Good Schools Most Desirable	Good Schools Second Most Desirable	Good Schools Third Most Desirable	Good Schools Fourth Most Desirable	Good Schools Fifth Most Desirable
Scenic Beauty	Scenic Beauty Most Desirable	Scenic Beauty Second Most Desirable	Scenic Beauty Third Most Desirable	Scenic Beauty Fourth Most Desirable	Scenic Beauty Fifth Most Desirable
Convenient access to goods/services/shopping	Convenient access to goods/services/shopping Most Desirable	Convenient access to goods/services/shopping Second Most Desirable	Convenient access to goods/services/shopping Third Most Desirable	Convenient access to goods/services/shopping Fourth Most Desirable	Convenient access to goods/services/shopping Fifth Most Desirable
Well-kept appearance	Well-kept appearance Most Desirable	Well-kept appearance Second Most Desirable	Well-kept appearance Third Most Desirable	Well-kept appearance Fourth Most Desirable	Well-kept appearance Fifth Most Desirable
Sidewalks	Sidewalks Most Desirable	Sidewalks Second Most Desirable	Sidewalks Third Most Desirable	Sidewalks Fourth Most Desirable	Sidewalks Fifth Most Desirable
No sidewalks	No sidewalks Most Desirable	No sidewalks Second Most Desirable	No sidewalks Third Most Desirable	No sidewalks Fourth Most Desirable	No sidewalks Fifth Most Desirable
Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space	Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space Most Desirable	Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space Second Most Desirable	Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space Third Most Desirable	Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space Fourth Most Desirable	Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space Fifth Most Desirable
High construction quality and design standards	High construction quality and design standards Most Desirable	High construction quality and design standards Second Most Desirable	High construction quality and design standards Third Most Desirable	High construction quality and design standards Fourth Most Desirable	High construction quality and design standards Fifth Most Desirable
The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood	The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood Most Desirable	The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood Second Most Desirable	The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood Third Most Desirable	The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood Fourth Most Desirable	The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood Fifth Most Desirable
Other	Other Most Desirable	Other Second Most Desirable	Other Third Most Desirable	Other Fourth Most Desirable	Other Fifth Most Desirable

If other, please specify:

3. What are the most important housing PROBLEMS in Independence? Please rank them from 1 (most important) to 3 (third most important).

	Most Important	Second Most Important	Third Most Important
Too much rental housing	*What are the most important housing PROBLEMS in Independence? Please rank them from 1 (most important) to 3 (third most important). Too much rental housing Most Important	Too much rental housing Second Most Important	Too much rental housing Third Most Important
Need for better property maintenance enforcement	Need for better property maintenance enforcement Most Important	Need for better property maintenance enforcement Second Most Important	Need for better property maintenance enforcement Third Most Important
Not enough housing for senior citizens	Not enough housing for senior citizens Most Important	Not enough housing for senior citizens Second Most Important	Not enough housing for senior citizens Third Most Important
Not enough affordable housing (government subsidized)	Not enough affordable housing (government subsidized) Most Important	Not enough affordable housing (government subsidized) Second Most Important	Not enough affordable housing (government subsidized) Third Most Important
Too much affordable housing (government subsidized)	Too much affordable housing (government subsidized) Most Important	Too much affordable housing (government subsidized) Second Most Important	Too much affordable housing (government subsidized) Third Most Important
Not enough moderately priced housing	Not enough moderately priced housing Most Important	Not enough moderately priced housing Second Most Important	Not enough moderately priced housing Third Most Important
Not enough housing for larger families	Not enough housing for larger families Most Important	Not enough housing for larger families Second Most Important	Not enough housing for larger families Third Most Important
Too many foreclosed or abandoned houses	Too many foreclosed or abandoned houses Most Important	Too many foreclosed or abandoned houses Second Most Important	Too many foreclosed or abandoned houses Third Most Important
Other	Other Most Important	Other Second Most Important	Other Third Most Important

If other, please specify:

4. How long have you lived in Independence?

How long have you lived in Independence? I do not live in Independence

Less than one year

1-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

5. If you live in Independence, where do you live? Please use the map below to determine which part of Independence you live in.

If you live in Independence, where do you live? Please use the map below to determine which part of Independence you live in. Northwest

Southwest

Northeast

Southeast

6. Please use the space below to share additional comments or concerns.

Please use the space below to share additional comments or concerns.

7. Thank you for completing the housing survey. Your participation in the comprehensive planning process is vital in developing a future Independence for all to enjoy. If you would like to receive an email informing you of future surveys please enter your email address below. You will only be contacted with information on future surveys developed by the City of Independence.

Thank you for completing the housing survey. Your participation in the comprehensive planning process is vital in developing a future Independence for all to enjoy. If you would like to receive an email informing you of future surveys please enter your email address below. You will only be contacted with information on future surveys developed by the City of Independence.