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Bremer County Comprehensive Plan Update
1.
What do you value most about Bremer County? (check up to 3)
Rural Character and Farmland
Small Town Feel
Parks, Rivers, and Natural Areas
Friendly, Safe Community
Access to Jobs and Services
Other (please specify)
2.
Please indicate how concerned you are about the following land use issues in Bremer County:
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Loss of farmland
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
New housing too far from towns
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Not enough housing choices
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Business/industry in the wrong places
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Traffic or road safety near new growth
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Flooding or water quality
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Limited parks/trails
Not at All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Other Concerns (please specify)
3.
What would you like to see more of in the next 10 years?
Townhomes/duplexes/apartments
Senior housing / accessible housing
Small businesses and services
Industrial sites with good road access
Parks, trails, and river access
Renewable energy (solar, wind) in suitable areas
Conservation subdivisions (homes + open space)
Other (please specify)
4.
Where should most new development go? (select up to 2)
In/near cities and towns
Along major roads/highways
In rural areas
Around job centers/industrial parks
No preference / not sure
5.
When growth and protection conflict, what should be the top priority?
Protect farmland
Add housing choices
Bring jobs/industry
Protect natural areas and water
Improve roads and safety
6.
Housing near you: what is most needed? (pick up to 2)
Move‑up single‑family homes
Rental options (duplexes/apartments)
Senior housing / assisted living
Accessory Dwelling Units (e.g., backyard/garage apartments)
Accessible/affordable options (all ages)
7.
Farmland and natural resources (rate each: 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important
1
2
3
4
5
Farmland preservation
1
2
3
4
5
Water quality and flood protection
1
2
3
4
5
Habitat and wildlife corridors
1
2
3
4
5
8.
Renewable energy and utilities (select all that apply)
Support utility‑scale solar in mapped suitable areas
Support wind energy in mapped suitable areas
Allow small‑scale solar/wind on homes and farms
Set clear setbacks, screening, and decommissioning rules
Not sure / need more information
Other (please specify)
9.
What's one change you want to see in the next 10 years
10.
What strengths should Bremer County build on? (check up to 3)
Strong agriculture and farm businesses
Small‑town main streets and local shops
Good schools and youth programs
Rivers, parks, and outdoor recreation
Location and highway access
Safe, friendly communities
Other (please specify)
11.
Which places should anchor future growth? (pick up to 3)
Edges of cities/towns with utilites
Downtown/main streets
Industrial park areas
Highway junctions/corridors
Near schools/community facilities
Near parks/trails/rivers
Existing rural subdivisions
12.
What makes it hard to add homes or jobs right now? (check all that apply)
Cost of building
Limited lots with water/sewer
Unclear rules/permits
Road capacity/access points
Broadband gaps
Workforce/childcare limits
Drainage/flood issues
Other (please specify)
13.
Which public services need the most improvement to support growth? (pick up to 2)
Road maintenance and safety
Water/sewer capacity (where available)
Emergency services
Parks and trails
Broadband
Drainage and flood control
Permitting/customer service
14.
What are the biggest opportunities in the next 5–10 years? (check up to 3)
Downtown infill and reuse
Value‑added ag and agribusiness
Clean‑energy supply chain
Outdoor recreation and river access
Heritage/cultural tourism
Workforce housing near jobs
Reuse of vacant/underused sites
Childcare expansion
Other (please specify)
15.
What threats could harm the county if not addressed? (check up to 3)
Flooding/extreme weather
Loss of prime farmland
Unmanaged rural sprawl
Traffic/safety hot spots
Aging infrastructure
Housing costs outpacing wages
Declining school enrollment
Policy or funding shifts (state/federal)
Loss of small‑town businesses
Other (please specify)
16.
Zip Code in which you live