Marysville General Plan and Specific Plan 2040

The City of Marysville (City) is seeking your input to identify the biggest opportunities, most significant challenges, and goals for the City. This input will be used to guide two long-range City planning documents, the General Plan and a Specific Plan for the Downtown area.

Your input and valuable feedback will be highlighted to better prepare and organize these plans to ensure the sustainability, prosperity, and long-term success of Marysville in 2040 and beyond.

We have developed a survey to gather your input. It should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. We appreciate and look forward to your feedback!

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* 1. Which best describes you? Select all that apply.

I live in Marysville

I work in Marysville

I own a business or lead an organization focused on Marysville

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What do you love most about Marysville? Rank the following with 1 being your favorite reason.

Small-town charm (great people, connection, walkability)

Its history and historic architecture

Natural beauty (Ellis Lake, parks, rivers)

Outdoor and recreational activities (fishing, paddleboarding, baseball)

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* 3. Please share any other comments you may have for Q2 below:

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* 4. What are Marysville's biggest challenges today? Rank the following with 1 being the most challenging issue.

Property owners not investing in, or making the best use out of land and buildings

Homelessness

Unattractive appearances in town (trash, poor landscape maintenance)

Physical constraints to growth

Lack of identity/prestige/image

Old infrastructure (streets, parks, sewer, etc.)

Lack of economic and population growth

Traffic and congestion during peak-period use

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* 5. Please share any other comments you may have for Q4 below:

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* 6. What are the most valuable community assets? Rank the following with 1 being the most valuable asset.

Ellis Lake and neighborhood parks

Riverfront Park (MX Park, Cotton Rosser Arena and Pavilion, sports fields, etc.)

Major employment centers (Rideout Memorial Hospital, Caltrans, Beale Air Force Base)

Vacant and underutilized Downtown locations available for development

Levees to be used for recreation (trails, bike paths)

Marysville Raceway

Historic areas and buildings (Downtown historic district, historic residential neighborhoods, Chinatown area, Packard Library, etc.)

Sport programs for children

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* 7. Please share any other comments you may have for Q6 below:

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* 8. What do we need more of in Marysville? Rank the following with 1 being the most important need.

Engaging activity and nightlife in Downtown

Attractive destinations and events (entertainment options)

Housing for residents and workforce

Convenience amenities (grocery stores, laundromats, restaurants)

Hotels

Recreational facilities and programs for children and families (sport programs, parks, pools)

Community Center and/or Senior Center

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* 9. Please share any other comments you may have for Q8 below:

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* 10. What are the barriers to convenient and safe biking and walking to reach destinations? Rank the following with 1 being the most prominent barrier.

Safety features (lighting, signage, dedicated lanes for bicyclists)

Not enough walk paths or bike paths

Dangerous drivers

Dangerous locations, such as locations where there are higher speeds or where sightlines are interrupted

Tree cover and shade for pedestrian comfort and cooling

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* 11. Please share any other comments you may have for Q10 below:

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* 12. Where should the City focus investment? Rank the following with 1 being your top preference.

Ellis Lake (more paddleboards, improve walkability, improve infrastructure)

Historic areas and buildings (renovation/preservation, business development and incentives)

Streetscapes (improve sidewalk safety, landscaping, connectivity)

Infrastructure (older buildings, deteriorating roads)

Traffic control/circulation

Public transportation

Hotels

Attractions and entertainment options

Electric vehicle chargers

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* 13. Please share any other comments you may have for Q12 below:

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* 14. Think of a city or neighborhood you love. Why do you love it? Rank the following with 1 being your top reason.

There are a lot of things to do (live music, nightlife, shopping, restaurants, museums)

It is easy and enjoyable to walk and bike through to get to destinations

There are recreational activities (hiking, paddleboarding, fishing)

It is a clean and safe area

Provides a unique experience that you can't get just anywhere (culture, history, special significance or interest)

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* 15. Please share any other comments you may have for Q14 below:

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* 16. Please provide your contact information if you would like to receive future updates about the Marysville General Plan Update and Specific Plan.

Name

Email Address