Auburn Comprehensive Plan Community Visioning Survey

The City of Auburn is in the process of updating the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. This update will provide the community with the opportunity to shape future growth, policy, and investment decisions. The final plan will be guided by community input, values, and vision for the future. This survey serves as an opportunity to understand the challenges and strengths that community members experience and identify priorities for the City’s next comprehensive plan.

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* 1. What do you value most about Auburn? (Select up to 3)

Sense of community

Senior programs

Access to jobs

Rural areas and agriculture

Location in the region and state

Access to amenities and services

Housing options

Parks and recreation opportunities

City services and programs

Arts and cultural events and programs

Educational opportunities

People/neighbors

Transportation options and accessibility

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 2. What changes would have the greatest positive impact on you or your family's quality of life? (Select up to 3)

Better access to open space and trails

More and/or improved recreation facilities and programs

Improve access to social services

More job opportunities

Better access to child care

More transportation options (including more frequent and more efficient transit service)

Lower cost of living

Better schools and educational opportunities for residents of all ages

More housing options (including more affordable housing and a variety of housing options)

More opportunities for community and social interaction (e.g., gathering spaces, events, programs)

Better access to healthcare

More restaurants, shops, and entertainment amenities

Improved walkability and pedestrian connectivity in the downtown

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 3. How do you see your (and your family's) transportation needs changing in the next 10 years? (Select all that apply)

I will likely need to walk, take public transportation, or use a ride share service to access parts of the City.

I will likely need to drive more/further to access employment or services.

I would like increased public transportation options to access parts of Auburn and Lewiston.

I would like increased public transportation options to access places outside of Auburn and Lewiston.

I would like the ability to walk or bike to work, services, and amenities in Auburn.

I would like the ability to walk or bike to school/work or for my child to walk or bike to school.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 4. How do you see your household's housing needs changing in the next 10 years? (Select all that apply)

Larger home or additional dwelling to accommodate a growing family, adult children, or aging relatives

ADA accessible housing

More affordable home than current residence

Home that is closer to jobs, local businesses, and services

Smaller home/downsizing

Transition from homeowner to renter

Transition to senior housing development or assisted living option

Transition from renter to homeowner

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 5. How should the City prioritize spending funds, including property taxes, in the following areas?

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* 6. Overall, how would you rate your quality of life in Auburn?

1 (Poor)

5 (Excellent)

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 7. Why did you select this rating?

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* 8. Rate your level of agreement with the following statements.

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Unsure/Don't Know
There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn.	There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn. Strongly disagree	There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn. Disagree	There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn. Neutral	There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn. Agree	There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn. Strongly agree	There are enough recreational facilities, parks, and programs for all age groups in Auburn. Unsure/Don't Know
Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household.	Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household. Strongly disagree	Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household. Disagree	Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household. Neutral	Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household. Agree	Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household. Strongly agree	Local property taxes are a burden to you and/or your household. Unsure/Don't Know
The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities.	The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities. Strongly disagree	The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities. Disagree	The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities. Neutral	The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities. Agree	The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities. Strongly agree	The City should focus on improving infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer lines, and public facilities. Unsure/Don't Know
The local economy provides ample job opportunities.	The local economy provides ample job opportunities. Strongly disagree	The local economy provides ample job opportunities. Disagree	The local economy provides ample job opportunities. Neutral	The local economy provides ample job opportunities. Agree	The local economy provides ample job opportunities. Strongly agree	The local economy provides ample job opportunities. Unsure/Don't Know
Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn.	Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn. Strongly disagree	Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn. Disagree	Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn. Neutral	Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn. Agree	Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn. Strongly agree	Affordable housing is readily available in Auburn. Unsure/Don't Know
The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers).	The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers). Strongly disagree	The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers). Disagree	The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers). Neutral	The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers). Agree	The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers). Strongly agree	The City has adequate programs and support for vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, non-native English speakers). Unsure/Don't Know
The quality of public education in the City is high.	The quality of public education in the City is high. Strongly disagree	The quality of public education in the City is high. Disagree	The quality of public education in the City is high. Neutral	The quality of public education in the City is high. Agree	The quality of public education in the City is high. Strongly agree	The quality of public education in the City is high. Unsure/Don't Know
There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River.	There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River. Strongly disagree	There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River. Disagree	There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River. Neutral	There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River. Agree	There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River. Strongly agree	There are adequate opportunities for recreation on the Androscoggin River and Little Androscoggin River. Unsure/Don't Know
The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities.	The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Strongly disagree	The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Disagree	The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Neutral	The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Agree	The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Strongly agree	The City should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Unsure/Don't Know
The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents.	The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents. Strongly disagree	The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents. Disagree	The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents. Neutral	The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents. Agree	The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents. Strongly agree	The City invests an adequate amount of resources to address the needs of vulnerable and unhoused residents. Unsure/Don't Know
Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective.	Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective. Strongly disagree	Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective. Disagree	Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective. Neutral	Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective. Agree	Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective. Strongly agree	Public safety services (police, fire, emergency) are adequate and effective. Unsure/Don't Know
I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn.	I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn. Strongly disagree	I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn. Disagree	I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn. Neutral	I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn. Agree	I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn. Strongly agree	I can easily find sources of fresh, healthy foods in Auburn. Unsure/Don't Know
Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs.	Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs. Strongly disagree	Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs. Disagree	Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs. Neutral	Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs. Agree	Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs. Strongly agree	Public transportation options in the City are sufficient and meet the community’s needs. Unsure/Don't Know
The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks.	The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks. Strongly disagree	The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks. Disagree	The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks. Neutral	The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks. Agree	The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks. Strongly agree	The City should enhance efforts to preserve historical landmarks. Unsure/Don't Know
Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions.	Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions. Strongly disagree	Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions. Disagree	Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions. Neutral	Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions. Agree	Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions. Strongly agree	Environmental sustainability should be a key focus in future capital planning and land use planning decisions. Unsure/Don't Know
The City should promote more community events and activities.	The City should promote more community events and activities. Strongly disagree	The City should promote more community events and activities. Disagree	The City should promote more community events and activities. Neutral	The City should promote more community events and activities. Agree	The City should promote more community events and activities. Strongly agree	The City should promote more community events and activities. Unsure/Don't Know

	Should not be done	Low priority	Medium priority	High priority
Senior programs	Senior programs Should not be done	Senior programs Low priority	Senior programs Medium priority	Senior programs High priority
Climate resiliency	Climate resiliency Should not be done	Climate resiliency Low priority	Climate resiliency Medium priority	Climate resiliency High priority
Housing options and affordability	Housing options and affordability Should not be done	Housing options and affordability Low priority	Housing options and affordability Medium priority	Housing options and affordability High priority
Public safety, fire, and emergency response	Public safety, fire, and emergency response Should not be done	Public safety, fire, and emergency response Low priority	Public safety, fire, and emergency response Medium priority	Public safety, fire, and emergency response High priority
Manufacturing and industrial business support	Manufacturing and industrial business support Should not be done	Manufacturing and industrial business support Low priority	Manufacturing and industrial business support Medium priority	Manufacturing and industrial business support High priority
Road and infrastructure maintenance	Road and infrastructure maintenance Should not be done	Road and infrastructure maintenance Low priority	Road and infrastructure maintenance Medium priority	Road and infrastructure maintenance High priority
Traffic congestion/circulation	Traffic congestion/circulation Should not be done	Traffic congestion/circulation Low priority	Traffic congestion/circulation Medium priority	Traffic congestion/circulation High priority
Farmland and open space preservation	Farmland and open space preservation Should not be done	Farmland and open space preservation Low priority	Farmland and open space preservation Medium priority	Farmland and open space preservation High priority
Small business support	Small business support Should not be done	Small business support Low priority	Small business support Medium priority	Small business support High priority
Utilities and infrastructure	Utilities and infrastructure Should not be done	Utilities and infrastructure Low priority	Utilities and infrastructure Medium priority	Utilities and infrastructure High priority
Planning for future development	Planning for future development Should not be done	Planning for future development Low priority	Planning for future development Medium priority	Planning for future development High priority
Walkability and bikeability (pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure)	Walkability and bikeability (pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure) Should not be done	Walkability and bikeability (pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure) Low priority	Walkability and bikeability (pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure) Medium priority	Walkability and bikeability (pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure) High priority
Preservation of historic structures and neighborhoods	Preservation of historic structures and neighborhoods Should not be done	Preservation of historic structures and neighborhoods Low priority	Preservation of historic structures and neighborhoods Medium priority	Preservation of historic structures and neighborhoods High priority
Recreation programs, facilities, and parks	Recreation programs, facilities, and parks Should not be done	Recreation programs, facilities, and parks Low priority	Recreation programs, facilities, and parks Medium priority	Recreation programs, facilities, and parks High priority
Opportunities for new commercial development and job growth	Opportunities for new commercial development and job growth Should not be done	Opportunities for new commercial development and job growth Low priority	Opportunities for new commercial development and job growth Medium priority	Opportunities for new commercial development and job growth High priority
Public education and continuing education programs	Public education and continuing education programs Should not be done	Public education and continuing education programs Low priority	Public education and continuing education programs Medium priority	Public education and continuing education programs High priority
Access to community services and programs	Access to community services and programs Should not be done	Access to community services and programs Low priority	Access to community services and programs Medium priority	Access to community services and programs High priority
Public safety	Public safety Should not be done	Public safety Low priority	Public safety Medium priority	Public safety High priority
Lake and water quality	Lake and water quality Should not be done	Lake and water quality Low priority	Lake and water quality Medium priority	Lake and water quality High priority

Auburn Comprehensive Plan Community Visioning Survey

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* 1. What do you value most about Auburn? (Select up to 3)

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* 2. What changes would have the greatest positive impact on you or your family's quality of life? (Select up to 3)

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* 3. How do you see your (and your family's) transportation needs changing in the next 10 years? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. How do you see your household's housing needs changing in the next 10 years? (Select all that apply)

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* 5. How should the City prioritize spending funds, including property taxes, in the following areas?

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* 6. Overall, how would you rate your quality of life in Auburn?

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* 7. Why did you select this rating?

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* 8. Rate your level of agreement with the following statements.

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* 9. In 10 years, what is your vision for the City of Auburn? What changes would you like to see made to achieve this vision?