Help Shape the Future of Charles City Survey

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Community Vision Survey and help create a shared vision for the future of Charles City and our downtown district. The survey will gather community input on priorities, desired amenities, development opportunities, and the character residents and stakeholders want downtown to maintain as it evolves. Your feedback will help guide future planning, investment, and revitalization efforts to ensure Charles City in general, and our downtown in particular, remains a vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors. Every response helps shape the future of our community.

1.What is the most important priority for our community over the next 5-10 years?

Economic development and job growth

Housing and residential development

Downtown revitalization

Parks, trails, and recreation

Infrastructure improvements (streets, utilities, broadband)

Public safety

Other (please specify)

2.Which of the following best describes how you would like our community to be known in the future?

A thriving place for businesses and entrepreneurship

A family-friendly community

A regional destination for tourism and events

A vibrant downtown and cultural hub

A community with strong recreational amenities

A welcoming place for retirees

Other (please specify)

3.What type of development would have the greatest positive impact on our community?

New housing options

New businesses and retail

Restaurants and entertainment venues

Industrial or manufacturing growth

Public spaces and beautification projects

Community facilities and services

Other (please specify)

4.What community asset should receive the highest level of investment in the coming years?

5.What type of investment would most improve your downtown experience?

Streetscape improvements (lighting, landscaping, benches)

Building rehabilitation and façade improvements

Public gathering spaces and plazas

Additional parking and transportation options

Parks, trails, and connections to surrounding neighborhoods

Public art and cultural amenities

6.Looking ahead 10 years, what should be the highest priority for our downtown?

Attracting new businesses and services

Improving building appearance and property maintenance

Creating more dining, shopping, and entertainment options

Enhancing public spaces, streetscapes, and gathering areas

Preserving historic character and landmarks

Other (please specify)

7.What character should downtown maintain as it grows and changes?

8.Overall, what is your vision for the future of our community?

Managed growth while maintaining community character

Significant growth and expansion

Stronger focus on economic opportunities

Greater emphasis on quality of life and amenities

Increased tourism and visitor attraction

Preservation of small-town character and history

Other (please specify)