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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Public Consultation Survey
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the Township's proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
A Community Improvement Plan is a tool that allows municipalities to offer grants and incentives to help improve commercial properties, support business growth, encourage revitalization, and enhance our communities.
Your feedback will help shape the final Community Improvement Plan before it is presented to Council for adoption. You can view the draft plan here INSERT LINK
Section 1: About You
1.
What best describes you? (Select all that apply.)
Resident
Business Owner
Commercial Property Owner
Agricultural Producer
Tourism Operator
Home-Based Business
Community Organization
Other (please specify)
2.
Which area of ACW do you live, own property, or operate a business in?
Amberley
Auburn
Belfast
Benmiller
Dungannon
Kingsbridge
Kintail
Lochalsh
Nile
Port Albert
Saltford
South of Lucknow
St. Augustine
St. Helens
Rural Area
Outside ACW
Section 2: Community Priorities
3.
How important are the following goals for the Township?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Revitalizing hamlets and villages
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Supporting local businesses
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Improving building appearance
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Supporting agricultural diversification
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Encouraging tourism
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Improving accessibility
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Beautifying commercial areas
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Encouraging redevelopment of vacant or underused buildings
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
Supporting energy-efficient improvements
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Important
4.
Which areas do you think should receive the highest priority? (Choose up to 3)
Downtown and village beautification
Commercial building improvements
New business investment
Agricultural diversification
Tourism development
Accessibility improvements
Public spaces and landscaping
Active transportation (walking/cycling)
Redevelopment of vacant buildings
Other
Section 3: Proposed Grant Programs
Façade & Signage Improvement Grant
The Township is proposing grants of up to 50% of eligible costs (maximum $5,000) for improvements such as building façades, signs, landscaping, accessibility upgrades, lighting, and murals.
5.
Do you support this grant program?
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
6.
Which improvements do you believe should be eligible? (Select all that apply.)
New signage
Façade restoration
Windows and doors
Accessibility improvements
Outdoor lighting
Landscaping
Murals
Awnings
Other
Adaptive Reuse Grant
This grant would help convert vacant or underused buildings into commercial, agri-tourism, community, or diversified agricultural uses.
7.
Do you support this grant program?
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
8.
What types of buildings would you most like to see repurposed?
Vacant commercial buildings
Historic buildings
Agricultural buildings
Industrial buildings
Other
Property Improvement Grant
This grant would support parking improvements, landscaping, outdoor seating, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle infrastructure.
9.
Do you support this grant program?
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
10.
Which property improvements would provide the greatest benefit?
Landscaping
Parking improvements
Outdoor patios/seating
Sidewalks and walkways
Bicycle parking
Public gathering spaces
Other
Section 4: Funding
11.
The proposed grants would provide up to $5,000 or 50% of eligible project costs. Do you feel this amount is:
Too Low
About Right
Too High
Unsure
12.
Would financial incentives make you more likely to invest in your property?
Definitely
Probably
Maybe
Probably Not
Definitely Not
Not Applicable
Section 5: Eligibility
13.
Do you agree that applicants should:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Obtain approval before work begins
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Be current on Township taxes
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Meet zoning and building requirements
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Complete projects within 18 months
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Provide receipts before receiving funding
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Section 6: Additional Ideas
14.
Are there any additional grant programs you would like the Township to consider?
15.
What do you see as the biggest challenge facing commercial areas in ACW?
16.
What improvements would make our hamlets and villages more attractive places to live, visit, and do business?
17.
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding the proposed Community Improvement Plan?
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Your input will help the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh finalize its Community Improvement Plan and determine how future grant programs can best support local businesses, property owners, agriculture, tourism, and community revitalization.