Portage Comprehensive Plan 2026 Community Survey

1. 2026 Portage Comprehensive Plan Community Needs Questionnaire

The following questionnaire aims to collect input for development of the 2026 Portage Comprehensive Plan. The information you provide, will only be used to develop land use policies and strategies which will guide future

development of the City.

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* 1. SENSE OF COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND VITALITY
How would you rate each of the following aspects of Portage

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
A Welcoming Community	A Welcoming Community Excellent	A Welcoming Community Good	A Welcoming Community Fair	A Welcoming Community Poor
A Place to Raise Children	A Place to Raise Children Excellent	A Place to Raise Children Good	A Place to Raise Children Fair	A Place to Raise Children Poor
A Place to Retire	A Place to Retire Excellent	A Place to Retire Good	A Place to Retire Fair	A Place to Retire Poor
Availability of Leisure Activities/Entertainment	Availability of Leisure Activities/Entertainment Excellent	Availability of Leisure Activities/Entertainment Good	Availability of Leisure Activities/Entertainment Fair	Availability of Leisure Activities/Entertainment Poor

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* 2. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Please comment on the land use character of the City.

	Yes	No
Do you see any land use conflict where you live?	Do you see any land use conflict where you live? Yes	Do you see any land use conflict where you live? No
Should the plan: promote a mix of compatible land uses to develop more livable neighborhoods.	Should the plan: promote a mix of compatible land uses to develop more livable neighborhoods. Yes	Should the plan: promote a mix of compatible land uses to develop more livable neighborhoods. No
Should the plan: Promote a variety of housing densities?	Should the plan: Promote a variety of housing densities? Yes	Should the plan: Promote a variety of housing densities? No
Should the plan: Promote uses that support industrial activities?	Should the plan: Promote uses that support industrial activities? Yes	Should the plan: Promote uses that support industrial activities? No
Should the plan: focus on downtown as an area for mixed-use developments, reuse of existing structures, infill projects, and broader redevelopment efforts.	Should the plan: focus on downtown as an area for mixed-use developments, reuse of existing structures, infill projects, and broader redevelopment efforts. Yes	Should the plan: focus on downtown as an area for mixed-use developments, reuse of existing structures, infill projects, and broader redevelopment efforts. No
Should the plan: limit large lots developments to create a more efficient urban form?	Should the plan: limit large lots developments to create a more efficient urban form? Yes	Should the plan: limit large lots developments to create a more efficient urban form? No
Should the plan: preserve open space and expand recreational opportunities.	Should the plan: preserve open space and expand recreational opportunities. Yes	Should the plan: preserve open space and expand recreational opportunities. No

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* 3. HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS
What should the plan prioritize for housing and neighborhoods?

	Extremely Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Promoting complete neighborhood concept	Promoting complete neighborhood concept Extremely Important	Promoting complete neighborhood concept Important	Promoting complete neighborhood concept Somewhat Important	Promoting complete neighborhood concept Not Important
Responsibly increase availability of different housing types	Responsibly increase availability of different housing types Extremely Important	Responsibly increase availability of different housing types Important	Responsibly increase availability of different housing types Somewhat Important	Responsibly increase availability of different housing types Not Important
Integrating transit services with housing designed for aging in place	Integrating transit services with housing designed for aging in place Extremely Important	Integrating transit services with housing designed for aging in place Important	Integrating transit services with housing designed for aging in place Somewhat Important	Integrating transit services with housing designed for aging in place Not Important
Encourage new housing development opportunities everywhere	Encourage new housing development opportunities everywhere Extremely Important	Encourage new housing development opportunities everywhere Important	Encourage new housing development opportunities everywhere Somewhat Important	Encourage new housing development opportunities everywhere Not Important
Support the preservation, maintenance of existing housing and supporting neighborhood facilities	Support the preservation, maintenance of existing housing and supporting neighborhood facilities Extremely Important	Support the preservation, maintenance of existing housing and supporting neighborhood facilities Important	Support the preservation, maintenance of existing housing and supporting neighborhood facilities Somewhat Important	Support the preservation, maintenance of existing housing and supporting neighborhood facilities Not Important

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* 4. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
From Extremely to Not Important, which of the following types of development/amenities
would you most like to see in Portage?

	Extremely Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Lakefront development	Lakefront development Extremely Important	Lakefront development Important	Lakefront development Somewhat Important	Lakefront development Not Important
Mix of stores/services in the close proximity of neighborhoods	Mix of stores/services in the close proximity of neighborhoods Extremely Important	Mix of stores/services in the close proximity of neighborhoods Important	Mix of stores/services in the close proximity of neighborhoods Somewhat Important	Mix of stores/services in the close proximity of neighborhoods Not Important
Open space (park, plaza, greenery, children play space)	Open space (park, plaza, greenery, children play space) Extremely Important	Open space (park, plaza, greenery, children play space) Important	Open space (park, plaza, greenery, children play space) Somewhat Important	Open space (park, plaza, greenery, children play space) Not Important
Residential housing with diverse amenities	Residential housing with diverse amenities Extremely Important	Residential housing with diverse amenities Important	Residential housing with diverse amenities Somewhat Important	Residential housing with diverse amenities Not Important
Commercial/office/Mixed Use	Commercial/office/Mixed Use Extremely Important	Commercial/office/Mixed Use Important	Commercial/office/Mixed Use Somewhat Important	Commercial/office/Mixed Use Not Important
Downtown development	Downtown development Extremely Important	Downtown development Important	Downtown development Somewhat Important	Downtown development Not Important
Expansion of the City boundaries to the south	Expansion of the City boundaries to the south Extremely Important	Expansion of the City boundaries to the south Important	Expansion of the City boundaries to the south Somewhat Important	Expansion of the City boundaries to the south Not Important

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* 5. PARKS AND RECREATON, OPEN SPACE
What is your opinion for availability of green space in the City?

	Yes	No
Should the plan promote greening policies for the City?	Should the plan promote greening policies for the City? Yes	Should the plan promote greening policies for the City? No
Should the Plan encourage parks and recreational facilities in new subdivisions and developments?	Should the Plan encourage parks and recreational facilities in new subdivisions and developments? Yes	Should the Plan encourage parks and recreational facilities in new subdivisions and developments? No
Are there sites in close proximity of your neighborhood suitable for parks or youth sport activities?	Are there sites in close proximity of your neighborhood suitable for parks or youth sport activities? Yes	Are there sites in close proximity of your neighborhood suitable for parks or youth sport activities? No
Is there a need for a local bikeway or connection to an existing trail system?	Is there a need for a local bikeway or connection to an existing trail system? Yes	Is there a need for a local bikeway or connection to an existing trail system? No
Is there a need for local parks in your neighborhood?	Is there a need for local parks in your neighborhood? Yes	Is there a need for local parks in your neighborhood? No

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* 6. IMPORTANCE OF APPEARANCE/IMAGE OF PORTAGE
Please indicated your opinion about the following:

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall appearance of neighborhoods in Portage	Overall appearance of neighborhoods in Portage Excellent	Overall appearance of neighborhoods in Portage Good	Overall appearance of neighborhoods in Portage Fair	Overall appearance of neighborhoods in Portage Poor
Appearance of City buildings	Appearance of City buildings Excellent	Appearance of City buildings Good	Appearance of City buildings Fair	Appearance of City buildings Poor
Quality of new residential development	Quality of new residential development Excellent	Quality of new residential development Good	Quality of new residential development Fair	Quality of new residential development Poor
Quality of new commercial development	Quality of new commercial development Excellent	Quality of new commercial development Good	Quality of new commercial development Fair	Quality of new commercial development Poor
Availability of public arts in public areas	Availability of public arts in public areas Excellent	Availability of public arts in public areas Good	Availability of public arts in public areas Fair	Availability of public arts in public areas Poor
Appearance of medians, parkways and parkway trees	Appearance of medians, parkways and parkway trees Excellent	Appearance of medians, parkways and parkway trees Good	Appearance of medians, parkways and parkway trees Fair	Appearance of medians, parkways and parkway trees Poor
Entry corridors that create a positive “first impression” of Portage	Entry corridors that create a positive “first impression” of Portage Excellent	Entry corridors that create a positive “first impression” of Portage Good	Entry corridors that create a positive “first impression” of Portage Fair	Entry corridors that create a positive “first impression” of Portage Poor
Community spaces that celebrate local art, music and culture	Community spaces that celebrate local art, music and culture Excellent	Community spaces that celebrate local art, music and culture Good	Community spaces that celebrate local art, music and culture Fair	Community spaces that celebrate local art, music and culture Poor
Diversity and frequency of community events/activities	Diversity and frequency of community events/activities Excellent	Diversity and frequency of community events/activities Good	Diversity and frequency of community events/activities Fair	Diversity and frequency of community events/activities Poor

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* 7. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Please provide us your impression of conditions of public facilities and
infrastructure

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall quality of water distribution, sewage system, and utilities	Overall quality of water distribution, sewage system, and utilities Excellent	Overall quality of water distribution, sewage system, and utilities Good	Overall quality of water distribution, sewage system, and utilities Fair	Overall quality of water distribution, sewage system, and utilities Poor
Overall quality of public facilities such as City Hall, schools, etc.	Overall quality of public facilities such as City Hall, schools, etc. Excellent	Overall quality of public facilities such as City Hall, schools, etc. Good	Overall quality of public facilities such as City Hall, schools, etc. Fair	Overall quality of public facilities such as City Hall, schools, etc. Poor
Adequacy of fire stations and related facilities	Adequacy of fire stations and related facilities Excellent	Adequacy of fire stations and related facilities Good	Adequacy of fire stations and related facilities Fair	Adequacy of fire stations and related facilities Poor
Availability of senior or youth centers or daycare facility	Availability of senior or youth centers or daycare facility Excellent	Availability of senior or youth centers or daycare facility Good	Availability of senior or youth centers or daycare facility Fair	Availability of senior or youth centers or daycare facility Poor
Stormwater management and protection	Stormwater management and protection Excellent	Stormwater management and protection Good	Stormwater management and protection Fair	Stormwater management and protection Poor
Availability of site and infrastructure facilities	Availability of site and infrastructure facilities Excellent	Availability of site and infrastructure facilities Good	Availability of site and infrastructure facilities Fair	Availability of site and infrastructure facilities Poor

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* 8. GETTING AROUND
Please rate each of the following characteristics of Portage

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Ease of travel by bicycle	Ease of travel by bicycle Excellent	Ease of travel by bicycle Good	Ease of travel by bicycle Fair	Ease of travel by bicycle Poor
Ease of travel by walking	Ease of travel by walking Excellent	Ease of travel by walking Good	Ease of travel by walking Fair	Ease of travel by walking Poor
Ease of travel by car	Ease of travel by car Excellent	Ease of travel by car Good	Ease of travel by car Fair	Ease of travel by car Poor
Ease of travel by transit	Ease of travel by transit Excellent	Ease of travel by transit Good	Ease of travel by transit Fair	Ease of travel by transit Poor
Ease of travel for people with disability	Ease of travel for people with disability Excellent	Ease of travel for people with disability Good	Ease of travel for people with disability Fair	Ease of travel for people with disability Poor

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* 9. ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU
From the list provided below, please select the TOP FIVE items that the City
should put its focus (select only five).

Preservation/redevelopment

Support for growth & development

Housing types (I.e. diverse housing that is welcoming to all)

Crime/safety

Street conditions and maintenance

Accessibility, Mobility and Transportation

Quality of life/ Healthy community

Placemaking (i.e. quality and character of space in the City)

Downtown

Recreation improvements

Senior needs/services

Climate Change

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* 10. Childcare Services
Please choose all services you use

	Yes	No	Too Expensive	None Available
Daycare	Daycare Yes	Daycare No	Daycare Too Expensive	Daycare None Available
Afterschool program	Afterschool program Yes	Afterschool program No	Afterschool program Too Expensive	Afterschool program None Available
Academic enrichment	Academic enrichment Yes	Academic enrichment No	Academic enrichment Too Expensive	Academic enrichment None Available
Youth employment/career development	Youth employment/career development Yes	Youth employment/career development No	Youth employment/career development Too Expensive	Youth employment/career development None Available
Counseling	Counseling Yes	Counseling No	Counseling Too Expensive	Counseling None Available

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* 11. What is your age?

0 - 20

21-44

45 - 59

60+

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* 12. Do You Own Your Home?

Yes

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* 13. How many people live in your household?

4 or more

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* 14. In the next five years, how likely are you to move out of Portage?

Very likely

Somewhat Likely

Not Likely

Not Likely At All

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* 15. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions that you would like
to make regarding the City's services and programs

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* 16. If you would like to receive more information about future presentations, please enter your contact information:

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Portage Comprehensive Plan 2026 Community Survey

1. 2026 Portage Comprehensive Plan Community Needs Questionnaire

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* 1. SENSE OF COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND VITALITYHow would you rate each of the following aspects of Portage

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* 2. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENTPlease comment on the land use character of the City.

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* 3. HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODSWhat should the plan prioritize for housing and neighborhoods?

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* 4. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENTFrom Extremely to Not Important, which of the following types of development/amenitieswould you most like to see in Portage?

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* 5. PARKS AND RECREATON, OPEN SPACEWhat is your opinion for availability of green space in the City?

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* 6. IMPORTANCE OF APPEARANCE/IMAGE OF PORTAGEPlease indicated your opinion about the following:

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* 7. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTUREPlease provide us your impression of conditions of public facilities andinfrastructure

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* 8. GETTING AROUNDPlease rate each of the following characteristics of Portage

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* 9. ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO YOUFrom the list provided below, please select the TOP FIVE items that the Cityshould put its focus (select only five).

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* 10. Childcare ServicesPlease choose all services you use

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. Do You Own Your Home?

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* 13. How many people live in your household?

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* 14. In the next five years, how likely are you to move out of Portage?

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* 15. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions that you would liketo make regarding the City's services and programs

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* 16. If you would like to receive more information about future presentations, please enter your contact information:

* 1. SENSE OF COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND VITALITY
How would you rate each of the following aspects of Portage

* 2. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Please comment on the land use character of the City.

* 3. HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS
What should the plan prioritize for housing and neighborhoods?

* 4. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
From Extremely to Not Important, which of the following types of development/amenities
would you most like to see in Portage?

* 5. PARKS AND RECREATON, OPEN SPACE
What is your opinion for availability of green space in the City?

* 6. IMPORTANCE OF APPEARANCE/IMAGE OF PORTAGE
Please indicated your opinion about the following:

* 7. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Please provide us your impression of conditions of public facilities and
infrastructure

* 8. GETTING AROUND
Please rate each of the following characteristics of Portage

* 9. ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU
From the list provided below, please select the TOP FIVE items that the City
should put its focus (select only five).

* 10. Childcare Services
Please choose all services you use

* 15. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions that you would like
to make regarding the City's services and programs