Antis Township & Bellwood Borough Comprehensive Plan Survey

The Borough and Township wants to hear from you!

Antis Township and Bellwood Borough are working together to update their Joint Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as a blueprint to guide resources and community priorities over the next 10–15 years. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions to help us identify the most important issues and opportunities for each of the communities.

For reference, you can view the Township and Borough map at the link below: Antis/Bellwood Map

If you would like to be kept informed as the Comprehensive Plan develops, please include your email address at the end of the survey. For questions, contact project consultant Dan Bowling at dbowling@mackinengineering.com

The survey will remain open through December 15th, 2025.
1.Choose as many as apply to you
2.How optimistic are you about the future of Antis Township and Bellwood Borough?
3.Please indicate if the following are Strengths or Weaknesses for Antis Township:
Great Strength
Somewhat a Strength
Neutral
Somewhat a Weakness
Great Weakness
Community Safety (Police)
Community Safety (Fire/EMS)
Community Events/Entertainment
Housing Cost
Housing Options/Quality
Parks/Trails/Recreation
Public Education
Public Transportation
Traffic Movement and Safety
Parking
Pedestrian & Bike Safety
Restaurants
Available Shopping/Retail
Access to High-speed Internet
Employment opportunities
Water Infrastructure
Sewer Infrastructure
Road Conditions
Access to Food/Groceries
Access to Healthcare
Faith Based & Civic Organizations/Institutions
Agriculture
4.Please indicate if the following are Strengths or Weaknesses for Bellwood Borough:
Great Strength
Somewhat a Strength
Neutral
Somewhat a Weakness
Great Weakness
Community Safety (Police)
Community Safety (Fire/EMS)
Community Events/Entertainment
Housing Cost
Housing Options/Quality
Parks/Trails/Recreation
Public Education
Public Transportation
Traffic Movement and Safety
Parking
Pedestrian & Bike Safety
Restaurants
Available Shopping/Retail
Access to High-speed Internet
Employment opportunities
Water Infrastructure
Sewer Infrastructure
Road Conditions
Access to Food/Groceries
Access to Healthcare
Faith Based & Civic Organizations/Institutions
Agriculture
5.Hypothetically, where development is appropriate, what types of development would you most like to see in Antis Township?
Please select your top three (3) choices.
(Note: Responses selecting more than three options will not be counted.)
6.Hypothetically, where development is appropriate, what types of development would you most like to see in Bellwood Borough.
Please select your top three (3) choices.
(Note: Responses selecting more than three options will not be counted.)
7.Although we would like to make significant improvements to all of the following areas, the cost to do so presents a challenge.

Please rank your willingness to pay for the expansion, continued improvement, or upgraded services and programs in each area by selecting one response per row.
I am willing to pay more for this
Worth further exploration and consideration
Currently satisfied
Worthwhile but lower priority
Not a priority / shouldn’t focus on this
Utilities (expanded water, sewer, gas, waste/recycling, and internet service)
Police Coverage (increased local patrols and coverage beyond State Police)
Blight & Code Enforcement (vacant or deteriorating buildings, nuisance properties, etc.)
Fire & EMS Services (increased municipal support amid volunteer and funding declines)
Parks, Trails & Recreation (continued park improvements, expanded trails, youth programming)
Quality of Life Services (library, compost/recycling drop-offs, community events, educational programs)
Critical Infrastructure (roads, bridges, stormwater, sidewalks, pedestrian improvements)
8.What do you consider the most desirable qualities of Antis Township? *Please be as specific as possible.*
9.What do you consider the most desirable qualities of Bellwood Borough? *Please be as specific as possible.*
10.What aspects of Antis Township do you feel need the most improvement? *Please be as specific as possible.*
11.What aspects of Bellwood Borough do you feel need the most improvement?*Please be as specific as possible.*
12.Do you have additional suggestions, ideas, or opportunities for the Borough or Township
13.How did you hear about this survey? Please select all that apply.
14.OPTIONAL: Provide your contact information if you wish to receive updates on the planning process and would consider participating in a focus group or interview.