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City of Frederick 2020 Comprehensive Plan
1.
Are you a City of Frederick Resident?
Yes
No
2.
What is your home zip code?
3.
What is your place of work zip code?
4.
If you reside in the City of Frederick, how long have you lived there?
0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
5.
What do you think are some of the major assets of the City of Frederick?
Affordable Housing
City Architecture
Cultural Events
Employment Opportunities
Geographic Location
Historic Significance
Local Airport
Local Government
Cost of Living
Parks
Downtown
Police and General Safety
Preservation of Historic District
Quality of Schools
Recreational Programs
Road Network
Shopping Opportunities
Variety of Housing Choices
Other (please specify)
6.
What are the three most important issues facing the City of Frederick? (Please check three)
Affordable Housing (availability)
Transportation Network Improvements
Cost of Living
Natural Resource Conservation
Historic Preservation
Infrastructure Financing (Funding for Roads/Sewers/Etc.)
Provision of Adequate School Facilities/High Quality
Provision of Adequate Water/Sewer Service
Emergency Preparedness
Public Safety (Police)
Traffic Congestion
Recreational Opportunities
Preservation of Open Space
Creation of Local Jobs
Creating Walkable/Bikable Communities
Increasing Public Transit Options
Reduction of Sprawl Type Development/Growth
Other (please specify)
7.
In order to keep Frederick's quality of life at a high level, what should be some of the main issues the City of Frederick focuses on in the next 20 years? (Please choose three)
Road Maintenance
Public Transit
Traffic Management
Police/Crime Prevention
Land Use/Zoning
Economic Development (More Jobs, Wider Variety of Career Choices)
Environment (Protection, Preservation)
Code Enforcement
Water Capacity
Sewer Capacity
Parks
Recreational Programs
Schools
Pedestrian Network
Special Events
Fiscal Health
Frederick Municipal Airport
Housing Stock
Housing for Seniors 55+
Affordable Housing (Availability, Variety)
Trash Collection
Inter-juridical Cooperation
Other (please specify)
8.
How would you rate the quality of life in the City of Frederick today?
Poor
1 star
Fair
2 stars
Average
3 stars
Good
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
9.
Do you think the quality of life in the City of Frederick has increased, decreased, or stayed the same since you first arrived?
Increased
Decreased
Stayed the Same
10.
Please explain your answer from the previous question.
11.
How and where do you think the City of Frederick should focus its economic development efforts? (Check all that apply)
Redevelop Former Industrial Sites
Refurbish Older Buildings for New Uses
Expand Business Expansion/Retention Programs
Support Downtown Business District Revitalization
Encourage New Business/Office Parks
Encourage New Industrial Parks
Encourage New Retail Development
Attract Large National Employers
Expansion/Retention Programs for Existing Businesses
Redevelop Existing Retail Centers
Develop and Expand Newer Mixed-Use Communities
Expand Water/Sewer Network to Areas Currently Not Served
Improve Existing Water/Sewer Network to Existing Neighborhoods
Other (please specify)
12.
What type of new recreational areas should the City of Frederick encourage? (Please choose three)
Baseball/Softball Fields
Lacrosse/Soccer/Football Fields
Basketball or Tennis Courts
Dog Parks
River/Water Access
Playground Equipment
Shared Use Path (Paved and Natural Surface)
Passive/Nature Recreation Parks
Picnic Areas/Pavilions
Large Regional District Parks (25+ Acres)
Community Parks (10-15 Acres)
Neighborhood Parks (3-10 Acres)
Tot Lots (Less than 3 Acres)
Swimming Pools
Indoor Recreation Centers
Other (please specify)
13.
Please rank the need for the following transportation improvements. (Check all the apply)
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Maintain existing road/bridge network
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve safety on existing roads
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve traffic flow on local roads
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve traffic flow on county/state roads
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve traffic flow on federal roads
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Construct missing road connections
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Construct new roads
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Expand pedestrian network, sidewalks
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Expand on-street bicycle network, bicycle lanes, and on-street routes
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Expand off-street pedestrian/bicycle network (shared-use paths)
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve and expand transit options (local)
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve and expand transit options (regional)
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Construct and improve parking facilities
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
Improve service and facilities at Frederick Airport
Urgently Needed
Somewhat Needed
Not Needed
No Opinion
14.
What prevents you from bicycling or walking more often?
Cars/Motorists Drive Too Fast
Drivers Don't Stop at Crosswalks
Unsafe Road/Intersection Crossing Conditions (Lack of Signals, Signs, Crosswalks)
No Shared Use Paths Near My Residence
No Sidewalks Near My Residence
No Bike Lanes Near My Residence
No Signed Bike Routes Near My Residence
Existing Paths/Sidewalks Are In Poor Condition or Incomplete
Lack of Accessibility (Based on Americans with Disabilities Act Design)
Destinations Are Too Far Away
Not Enough Lighting
I Have To Carry Things
I Don't Have Enough Time
I Don't Own A Bicycle
No Bicycle Racks At My Destination
I Would Rather Drive
I Would Rather Bus
Other (please specify)
15.
What do you think the City of Frederick's priorities should be related to the provision of housing?
Encourage More Diverse Housing Options
Plan for Walkable/Bikable Communities
Promote Affordable Housing Opportunities, Particularly for Low-Income Residents and Families
Promote More Age-Restricted Communities
Offer More Senior and Assisted Living Opportunities
Encourage Workforce Housing for Moderate Income Residents and Families
Plan for Mixed-Use Communities That Offer Diverse Housing Types and Essential Services (Grocery, Bank, Gas Station)
Plan for Integrated Mixed-Use Communities Where Housing is Above Retail/Employment Services
Other (please specify)
16.
If you live in the City of Frederick, do you consider yourself part of a specific neighborhood? What is the name of your neighborhood?
17.
For future residential developments, what type of density should be strived for?
Low Density Residential (Example: Monarch Ridge, Clover Ridge)
Medium Density Residential (Example: Whittier, Overlook)
High Density Residential (Example: Downtown)
Other (please specify)
18.
If the City of Frederick annexes additional property, should the new development be primarily focused on:
Residential Development
Commercial Development
Office Development
Industrial Development
Mixed-Use Development (A Mix of Housing, Commercial & Retail)
Other (please specify)
19.
If the City of Frederick does NOT annex additional property in the future, what would be the most appropriate County zoning adjacent to the City?
Agriculture/Resource Conservation
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Commercial
Office
Industrial
Other (please specify)
20.
What attributes make a residential community appealing to you? (Check all that apply.)
Proximity to Work
Proximity to Schools
Proximity to a Variety of Businesses
Adequate Landscaping
Parking Options and General Circulation
Pedestrian Friendly
Accessibility by Road/Highway
Variety of Housing Options
Sidewalks
Shared-Use Paths
Accessible by Transit
Size and Scale of Buildings
Design of the Buildings and Overall Site
Alley Access
Recreation/Play Areas
Common Open Space
Privacy
Other (please specify)
21.
What attributes make a commercial development appealing to you? (Check all the that apply.)
Location - Close to Home or Work
Locally Owned Businesses
National Chains
Types/Variety of Businesses
Adequate Landscaping
Parking Options and General Circulation
Pedestrian Friendly
Accessible by Road/Highway
Bicycle/Pedestrian Access
Accessible by Transit
Availability of Bicycle Parking Areas
Size and Scale of Buildings
Design of Buildings and Overall Site
Other (please specify)
22.
In new residential and non-residential developments, what would be the preferred development option?
Lower Level Buildings (1-3 Stories) That Does Not Block Viewsheds and Has Less Green Space.
Taller Buildings (3-8 Stories) That Could Block Viewsheds But Has More Green Space.
Other (please specify)
23.
Please use the space below to state any further opinions you have on how Frederick will change on the future and what you believe the City of Frederick can do to influence these changes for the best.
Current Progress,
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