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1. Which area do you live in on the map to the right?
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I don't live in Derry Township
6.4%93
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16.2%236
2
2.1%30
3
13.0%190
4
1.2%17
5
7.7%112
6
22.1%322
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18.8%273
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8.4%122
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2. How do you USUALLY get to work? (Please select one.)
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I work from home
8.6%126
I 'm retired or unemployed
25.4%374
I drive
61.8%910
I take public transportation
1.6%24
I walk
1.6%24
I bicycle
1.0%14
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3. How long is your drive to work? (Please select one.)
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I don't commute
1.0%9
Less than 15 minutes
48.8%442
15 to 30 minutes
36.6%331
31 to 60 minutes
11.8%107
61 to 90 minutes
0.9%8
More than 90 minutes
0.9%8
Comments / Other (please specify)
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4. What is the primary road you use to leave the Township as you drive to work? (Please select one.)
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I don't commute
1.4%12
I work in Derry Township
34.6%303
322/422 West
24.9%218
322 East / Governor Rd.
10.2%89
422 East / Chocolate Ave.
5.5%48
39 North / Hershey Rd.
4.8%42
743 North / Laudermilch Rd.
2.1%18
743 South / Fishburn Rd.
5.0%44
Middletown Rd South
11.5%101
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5. Which of the following intersections should be placed on a priority list for improvements before others? (Please select up to 3.)
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Middletown & Wood Rds (Stoverdale Church)
39.4%536
HersheyPark Dr & Walton Ave (Bob Evans / Kmart)
44.8%609
University & Briarcrest Drives (Hershey Lodge / Briarcrest Apts)
8.8%119
Fishburn & Church Roads (South of Giant Store)
24.0%327
Hockersville Rd & Areba Ave (South of CVS)
28.4%386
Cherry Dr & Governor Rd (Karns)
34.4%468
Middletown Rd & JoAnn Ave (Turkey Hill / Stauffers of Kissel Hill)
9.2%125
Fishburn, Harvey & Bachmanville Rd (South of Giant Store)
16.5%225
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6. What do you like MOST about Derry Township? (Please select up to 5.)
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Access to quality health care
37.8%548
Presence of Milton Hershey School
11.4%166
Community history / heritage
27.2%394
Affordable housing
2.5%36
Distinctive community character
23.0%333
Scenic/natural beauty
30.6%444
Small town atmosphere
37.1%538
Short commute to work
20.8%302
Quality of schools
47.0%682
Variety of places to shop
3.7%53
Able to walk to work/school/shopping
10.1%146
Community appearance / aesthetics
30.8%446
Low crime rate
50.4%731
Availability of quality housing
7.7%111
Programs for children
9.9%143
Programs for seniors
4.3%63
Convenient access to cultural activities
16.3%237
Convenient access to restaurants & entertainment
18.8%273
Concerts, amusement park & events
20.5%297
Presence of The Hershey Company
15.7%227
Variety of good jobs
4.5%65
Close to major cities
23.4%339
Recreational opportunities
19.2%278
Bike / walking path
37.2%540
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7. What do you like LEAST about Derry Township? (Please select up to 5.)
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Limited shopping opportunities
29.1%398
High cost of housing
25.9%355
Insufficient recreational opportunities
4.2%57
Poor road maintenance
9.6%131
Crime
1.6%22
Entertainment & event noise
14.6%200
Event traffic
54.8%750
Over-development
29.5%404
Rush-hour traffic
44.3%606
Insufficient public transit
25.6%350
Unable to walk to work/school/shopping
11.1%152
Long commute to work
2.1%29
Insufficient downtown businesses / activities
51.0%698
Poor property maintenance
5.9%81
Limited programs for children
2.3%31
Limited programs for seniors
1.9%26
Limited arts & cultural activities
9.1%124
Limited employment opportunities
8.0%110
Not a welcoming community
13.4%183
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8. Think of towns outside of Derry Township that you have visited and admired. Please list three features that impressed you and might be able to work here?
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49.2%496

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9. If you would like more of any of the following in Derry Township, please specify where you would like it located on the map to the right. (Please select all that apply.)
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Primary care/physician practices/urgent care centers56.8% (558)4.3% (42)3.2% (31)1.7% (17)1.9% (19)8.2% (81)4.0% (39)2.2% (22)3.3% (32)2.5% (25)22.1% (217)982
Big-box stores 71.7% (771)7.8% (84)4.5% (48)2.3% (25)5.6% (60)1.3% (14)1.3% (14)0.9% (10)4.5% (48)2.7% (29)7.3% (79)1,075
Small specialty stores and gift shops19.5% (225)3.3% (38)2.6% (30)1.0% (12)8.0% (92)17.4% (200)40.1% (462)1.7% (19)7.2% (83)2.6% (30)25.5% (293)1,151
Fast-food74.0% (795)4.0% (43)2.6% (28)1.4% (15)5.3% (57)4.2% (45)5.0% (54)1.0% (11)4.3% (46)2.0% (22)6.8% (73)1,075
Casual dining20.8% (238)7.8% (89)4.4% (50)2.2% (25)10.0% (114)15.1% (173)26.2% (299)3.1% (35)9.4% (108)3.5% (40)32.7% (374)1,143
Fine dining32.3% (348)3.8% (41)4.5% (48)1.6% (17)9.5% (102)13.6% (147)25.7% (277)2.9% (31)7.1% (76)3.8% (41)27.5% (296)1,078
Coffee, ice cream or specialized food shops21.6% (248)7.8% (90)5.3% (61)2.3% (26)7.1% (82)16.1% (185)32.3% (372)3.0% (35)7.8% (90)2.8% (32)26.5% (305)1,150
Grocery stores57.7% (610)15.6% (165)5.7% (60)4.4% (47)2.1% (22)2.6% (27)3.0% (32)1.6% (17)5.6% (59)2.6% (27)11.4% (121)1,057
High-tech businesses38.1% (391)4.5% (46)10.5% (108)3.1% (32)7.3% (75)11.3% (116)5.0% (51)2.5% (26)7.9% (81)3.7% (38)27.1% (278)1,025
Drug stores74.4% (760)6.9% (71)3.0% (31)2.0% (20)1.4% (14)3.4% (35)3.5% (36)1.2% (12)2.8% (29)0.9% (9)7.4% (76)1,022
Retail / restaurants mixed with residential32.5% (359)7.3% (81)4.1% (45)2.6% (29)8.3% (92)14.0% (154)25.8% (285)3.2% (35)7.4% (82)4.3% (47)21.1% (233)1,103
Artisan showcase galleries30.1% (320)1.6% (17)1.9% (20)1.4% (15)6.4% (68)14.8% (157)32.0% (340)2.0% (21)5.9% (63)2.3% (25)25.9% (276)1,064
Smaller live music venues33.8% (350)2.3% (24)2.0% (21)4.1% (42)7.8% (81)9.9% (103)22.4% (232)1.9% (20)4.9% (51)2.9% (30)27.6% (286)1,036
Child care centers62.5% (581)2.8% (26)2.6% (24)1.5% (14)2.6% (24)5.8% (54)3.7% (34)1.2% (11)2.0% (19)1.5% (14)22.7% (211)929
Natural / organic food stores26.5% (293)6.1% (67)4.5% (50)2.2% (24)5.6% (62)12.0% (133)22.0% (243)2.4% (27)6.2% (69)3.3% (36)34.1% (377)1,105
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10. Over the next 10 years, what rate of growth do you...
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...expect?1.1% (15)16.7% (226)51.2% (692)24.2% (327)6.8% (92)1,352
...prefer?11.3% (148)43.8% (575)26.8% (351)13.6% (178)4.6% (60)1,312

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11. Please mark the answer that most closely matches your response to each statement below.
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More public transportation (bus, rail, taxi) is needed.5.3% (73)11.8% (161)24.5% (335)35.8% (489)22.5% (307)1,365
Over the last 20 years, the Township has developed in an orderly fashion.6.3% (86)21.3% (290)37.6% (511)32.3% (439)2.4% (33)1,359
We have sufficient recreational facilities.4.2% (57)14.7% (202)15.4% (212)51.5% (707)14.2% (195)1,373
Development decisions are predictable and fair.8.8% (120)23.1% (313)47.8% (648)17.8% (242)2.4% (33)1,356
Homes in my neighborhood are well-maintained and attractive.2.2% (31)6.0% (82)12.6% (173)55.2% (760)24.1% (332)1,378
Community collaboration is encouraged in development decisions.6.9% (94)12.1% (165)23.4% (318)34.7% (471)22.9% (311)1,359
We should manage development to protect the Township's environmental quality.1.3% (18)1.8% (25)8.8% (122)39.4% (543)48.7% (671)1,379
Speeding is a problem in my neighborhood.3.6% (49)23.6% (319)21.1% (286)28.4% (384)23.3% (316)1,354
We should preserve the Township's historic image.0.8% (11)1.4% (19)7.7% (106)36.0% (496)54.1% (745)1,377
Noise levels in the community are acceptable.5.6% (76)13.7% (187)19.7% (270)51.3% (702)9.7% (133)1,368
Development has consumed land too quickly.2.7% (37)13.8% (188)25.9% (353)32.2% (439)25.4% (346)1,363
New development and additions to structures should be consistent with existing scale and neighborhood character.1.4% (19)3.7% (51)10.9% (150)44.8% (616)39.2% (539)1,375
We should promote the full development of existing residential areas before creating new residential areas.1.5% (20)4.4% (60)13.2% (181)42.0% (576)38.9% (533)1,370
I would support a special assessment to provide stormwater controls (pipes, inlets, basins, etc.).10.0% (136)14.3% (194)31.8% (433)30.0% (408)14.0% (190)1,361
Stricter regulation of commercial signage (lights, location, size) is needed.3.6% (48)15.9% (215)38.2% (517)28.7% (388)13.6% (184)1,352
Stricter regulation of light pollution/glare is needed.4.5% (61)15.6% (211)45.8% (620)21.7% (293)12.4% (168)1,353
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12. Please mark how important each item is to you.
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Access to primary medical care3.8% (51)5.4% (74)20.5% (279)33.2% (451)37.1% (505)3.941,360
Better traffic management1.2% (16)3.8% (52)16.6% (227)31.8% (435)46.7% (639)4.191,369
Maintaining quality of schools1.3% (18)2.2% (30)11.9% (163)24.3% (333)60.3% (826)4.401,370
Guiding growth to areas already served by infrastructure (roads, sewer)1.8% (24)3.6% (49)20.5% (278)41.1% (556)33.0% (447)4.001,354
Managing development to minimize sprawl2.2% (30)4.8% (66)13.2% (180)30.2% (413)49.6% (677)4.201,366
Managing the rate of housing development to keep pace with school capacity3.0% (41)3.5% (48)16.9% (231)30.1% (411)46.5% (635)4.141,366
Preserving and reusing historic resources1.4% (19)3.7% (51)15.9% (217)33.0% (450)46.0% (627)4.181,364
Increasing the number of athletic fields37.4% (511)23.3% (318)28.0% (383)7.7% (105)3.6% (49)2.171,366
Improving/expanding opportunities for walking and biking4.7% (64)6.5% (89)20.5% (281)30.8% (422)37.4% (512)3.901,368
Preserving natural areas, open space, and farm land1.7% (23)3.0% (41)10.8% (148)25.9% (356)58.7% (807)4.371,375
Attracting and retaining businesses2.7% (37)4.0% (55)18.0% (246)37.3% (509)37.9% (518)4.041,365
Ensuring run-down buildings are repaired and junk removed0.9% (12)2.4% (33)9.9% (135)30.4% (415)56.5% (772)4.391,367
Protecting streams and water quality1.1% (15)2.7% (37)11.0% (150)30.0% (410)55.3% (756)4.361,368
Increasing public transportation options13.8% (188)13.2% (179)23.4% (318)26.7% (363)22.9% (312)3.321,360
Controlling stormwater run-off/flooding1.8% (25)5.9% (81)21.7% (297)31.5% (430)39.0% (533)4.001,366
Increasing recreational facilities14.5% (198)17.4% (237)35.4% (482)19.4% (265)13.3% (181)3.001,363
Updating / repairing recreational facilities (pool, parks, trails)3.0% (41)5.9% (80)20.6% (281)36.7% (499)33.8% (460)3.921,361
Redeveloping/revitalizing downtown2.1% (29)4.5% (61)13.8% (189)29.0% (397)50.7% (694)4.221,370
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13. What are the biggest issues facing Derry Township? (Please select up to three items from the list above or add other issues in the box below.)
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Access to primary medical careBetter traffic managementMaintaining quality of schoolsGuiding growth to areas already served by infrastructure (roads, sewer)Managing development to minimize sprawlManaging the rate of housing development to keep pace with school capacityPreserving and reusing historic resourcesIncreasing the number of athletic fieldsImproving/expanding opportunities for walking and bikingPreserving natural areas, open space, and farm landAttracting and retaining businessesEnsuring run-down buildings are repaired and junk removedProtecting streams and water qualityIncreasing public transportation optionsControlling stormwater run-off/floodingIncreasing recreational facilitiesUpdating / repairing recreational facilities (pool, parks, trails)Redeveloping/revitalizing downtowndowntownOther - list belowResponse
Count
11.1% (13)21.7% (262)10.9% (131)2.0% (24)8.0% (96)4.5% (54)2.4% (29)0.2% (2)1.8% (22)9.2% (111)7.0% (84)3.3% (40)1.0% (12)1.3% (16)7.5% (90)0.7% (8)2.2% (26)13.2% (159)0.5% (6)1.7% (21)1,206
20.9% (11)10.0% (117)8.2% (96)3.9% (46)8.9% (104)8.4% (99)5.1% (60)0.3% (4)2.9% (34)8.4% (98)7.2% (84)4.8% (56)2.6% (30)3.7% (43)4.9% (58)1.1% (13)3.1% (36)13.0% (152)1.5% (18)1.1% (13)1,172
31.1% (12)7.1% (79)5.5% (61)3.9% (43)11.4% (126)4.2% (46)5.8% (64)0.1% (1)3.8% (42)8.7% (96)8.1% (90)3.1% (34)2.7% (30)4.2% (46)5.6% (62)1.1% (12)3.3% (36)16.0% (177)1.3% (14)3.2% (35)1,106
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14. How long have you lived in Derry Township?
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0 to 5 years
21.3%291
6 to 10 years
15.4%210
11 to 15 years
14.3%195
16 to 25 years
19.6%268
Over 25 years
29.4%401

15. You are (Please check all that apply):
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Male
41.1%574
Female
59.2%827
Single
13.6%190
Married
65.6%916
A parent with child(ren) at home
34.4%481
A Student
2.9%40
A homemaker
9.3%130
Retired
21.3%297
A Hershey School District or Derry Township employee (or married to one)
6.3%88
A Hershey School District or Derry Township committee member (or married to one)
1.4%19
A renter
9.2%129
A home owner in a single-family home
63.0%880
A home owner in a townhouse, duplex, or other attached housing
17.3%242
A Home Owners' Association member
21.4%299
Not a Derry Township resident
4.8%67

16. Please check your age bracket below:
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Under 20
0.4%6
20-29
4.8%67
30-39
15.6%217
40-49
24.8%344
50-59
23.9%332
60-69
17.9%248
70-79
10.0%139
80 or over
2.6%36

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