City of Beaumont Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

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1. How long have you lived in Beaumont?

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

I don't live in Beaumont

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2. What are the top three reasons you live in Beaumont?

Community & Culture (Food, History, People)

Affordable Cost of Living

Access to Nature

Good Opportunities / Jobs

Location (close to cities, amenities, etc.)

Small Town Feel

Education and Healthcare Access

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3. How would you rate Emergency Services in Beaumont?

Poor

Average

Good

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4. How would you rate Public Transportation in Beaumont?

Poor

Below average

Average

Above average

Very good

Poor

Below average

Average

Above average

Very good

Other (please specify)

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5. How would you rate Sidewalk Conditions in Beaumont?

Poor

Average

Good

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6. How would you rate Road Conditions in Beaumont?

Poor

Below average

Average

Above average

Very good

Poor

Below average

Average

Above average

Very good

Other (please specify)

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7. How well do drainage systems in your area prevent water from entering homes or businesses during large rain events?

Poor

Average

Good

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8. What are the biggest challenges to Beaumont's future? (Select three)

Loss of agriculture

Lack of shopping

Limited job opportunities

Access to medical facilities or clinics

Variety of housing types and prices

Protection of Historic Resources

City Services

Schools

Transportation

Other (please specify)

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9. What kind of businesses would you like to have more of in Beaumont? (types of stores, restaurants, services etc.)

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10. Is the crime rate in Beaumont something you are concerned about?

Yes

Somewhat

Unsure

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11. Beaumont’s future economic growth should be driven by? (Pick Three)

Economic Diversification – Expanding beyond traditional sectors (oil & energy).

Innovation and Technology – Fostering a modern, tech-enabled workforce.

Knowledge and Education – Leveraging Lamar University and workforce training.

Quality-of-Life Industries – Healthcare, recreation, culture, tourism.

Leveraging Existing Industries – Expanding & modernizing what Beaumont currently has (the port, the oil industry, etc.).

Local Business Development – Strengthening the small-business community.

Regional Connectivity and Logistics – Capitalizing on Beaumont’s location, transportation and supply-chain opportunities.

Skilled Trades and Craft Industries – Hands-on, skilled careers for local residents.

Other (please specify)

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12. What are the top three priorities for Beaumont's future? (Select which option is your top, second, and third priority below)

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13. Where would you like to see future development efforts?

Revitalizing Downtown

Northwest Parkway Area

Around Lamar University

Old Spanish Trail (the Avenues along College St)

Other (please specify)

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14. Do you own or rent (residence)?

Own

Rent

Other (please specify)

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15. What types of housing would you like to see more of in Beaumont?

Traditional Single Family homes

Starter Homes (1,000 sq. ft. and under)

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Duplexes (2 units) and Triplexes (3 units)

Multi-family (Apartments)

Mixed-Use (Commercial on the ground floor and apartments above)

All of the above

Other (please specify)

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16. How important is protecting open space and natural areas as the community grows?

Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Average

Not important

No opinion

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17. How important is walkability when considering new development?

Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Average

Not important

No opinion

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18. What is one unique thing that makes Beaumont different from other places?

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19. What is one thing that should stay the same as the community grows?

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20. How would you rate Beaumont as a place to live?

Very Good

Good

Below Average

Average

Not Good

Do not live in Beaumont

City of Beaumont Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

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1. How long have you lived in Beaumont?

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2. What are the top three reasons you live in Beaumont?

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3. How would you rate Emergency Services in Beaumont?

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4. How would you rate Public Transportation in Beaumont?

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5. How would you rate Sidewalk Conditions in Beaumont?

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6. How would you rate Road Conditions in Beaumont?

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7. How well do drainage systems in your area prevent water from entering homes or businesses during large rain events?

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8. What are the biggest challenges to Beaumont's future? (Select three)

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9. What kind of businesses would you like to have more of in Beaumont? (types of stores, restaurants, services etc.)

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10. Is the crime rate in Beaumont something you are concerned about?

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11. Beaumont’s future economic growth should be driven by? (Pick Three)

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12. What are the top three priorities for Beaumont's future? (Select which option is your top, second, and third priority below)

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13. Where would you like to see future development efforts?

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14. Do you own or rent (residence)?

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15. What types of housing would you like to see more of in Beaumont?

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16. How important is protecting open space and natural areas as the community grows?

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17. How important is walkability when considering new development?

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18. What is one unique thing that makes Beaumont different from other places?

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19. What is one thing that should stay the same as the community grows?

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20. How would you rate Beaumont as a place to live?

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21. Any Other Comments, Suggestions, Ideas you would want to share with the Planning Team?