Brooklyn Center DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Survey to Inform Implementation

After almost a year of work, the City of Brooklyn Center recently completed a DRAFT of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Plan)! We are excited about this Plan and the future of our great City and we want to know what you think! Did we get it right?

Brooklyn Center’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan establishes the community’s long-term vision, goals, strategies and policies for guiding future changes and investments and is intended to serve as a roadmap for the City for the next 20-year planning period.

To develop the community’s vision and goals, the process built on the City’s current vision and mission statements as well as the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that was developed during the last planning period in 2008; while utilizing the most recent market and demographic trends. The process was guided by the Planning Commission, with strong influence from the City Council and included significant engagement with Brooklyn Center’s residents and stakeholders at focused meetings as well as community-wide events.

We need your feedback to make sure that the DRAFT Brooklyn Center 2040 Comprehensive Plan aligns with the community’s aspirations for the future. We’ll use this feedback to help inform implementation priorities going forward. Thank you for your help!

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2040 Comprehensive Plan Comments

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* 1. Do you live in Brooklyn Center?

Yes

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* 2. Do you work in Brooklyn Center?

Yes

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* 3. How many years have you lived or worked in Brooklyn Center (if you live and work in the City, identify the longest term)?

0-2 years

3-5 years

6-12 years

13-25 years

26+ years

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* 4. What type of housing does Brooklyn Center need most now and into 2040? Select up to three:

Renter-occupied studio/micro apartments

Renter-occupied homes (3+bedrooms)

Renter-occupied market rate apartments

Renter-occupied single-family detached homes

Owner-occupied market rate condominiums

Owner-occupied market rate townhomes

Owner-occupied single-family detached homes

Owner or renter-occupied housing (any style) affordable to middle and lower income families

Owner or renter-occupied housing (any style) for multi-generational households

Live-work units

Senior/supportive housing

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* 5. What are the most important housing programs, services and supports for current and future residents? Select up to three:

More legally-binding (stable) affordable housing

Affordable rental units with 3+ bedrooms

Market rate rental units with 3+ bedrooms

Home ownership programs and incentives

Rental assistance, renters rights education, or legal representation to minimize evictions

Community cooperatives to volunteer time, resources, money and materials to spruce up/fix up homes of residents

Low interest or no interest housing fix-up/maintenance loans/grants

Programs to support the maintenance and upkeep of existing apartment buildings

Affordable senior/assisted living (any style)

Affordable senior independent living (any style)

Inclusionary housing policy that requires a percentage of affordable units within new developments

Additional resources for the enforcement of nuisance codes in neighborhoods

Additional resources for enforcement of the City’s rental licensing ordinance

Review and amend the City's ordinances to make it easier for home owners to make improvements to their properties

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* 6. What type of businesses does Brooklyn Center need most now and into 2040? Select up to three:

Businesses that appeal to current residents and employees (restaurants, grocery stores, everyday errands)

Transit Oriented Businesses (along new Bus Rapid Transit routes that are walkable and easily accessible from surrounding neighborhoods/housing)

Locally-owned/operated businesses

Small pop-up markets that are affordable and accessible, but seasonal or temporary

Year-round, indoor markets that feature local and multi-cultural businesses

Continued expansion/support of major employers/corporations (supporting the City’s tax base)

Travel/hospitality industry

Businesses that draw most of their customers from outside the community (destination businesses that appeal to people throughout the region)

Proactively seek to attract national retail and chain stores

A “downtown” or “Main Street” that features a mix of uses including housing, entertainment, retail, office, and restaurants

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* 7. What changes in the transit system would be most helpful to you? Select up to three:

Service frequency (how often a bus or train comes)

Faster service to my destination

Improved transit stops and waiting areas

More aligned transfer times (shorter transfer time)

Improved perceived/actual safety using transit

Hours transit service is provided

Secured bike parking

Park and Ride access

I don't use or plan to use transit/No opinion

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* 8. What would increase the use of pedestrian and bike trails in Brooklyn Center? Select up to three:

Signage and knowing where routes are/go

Direct routes to destinations

Perceived/real safety (Traffic: dedicated trail, street crossings, traffic safety measures)

Perceived/real safety (Crime: general surroundings, lighting, reduce feeling of isolation)

Improved scenic surroundings

Separating bike from pedestrian trails

I don’t use trails

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* 9. What are the best/most important shared community amenities in Brooklyn Center? Select up to three:

Centennial Park

My neighborhood park

Amphitheater

Community events such as Earle Brown Days and Holly Sunday

Fishing pier

Park programming and activities (concerts, fitness classes, kids activities)

Bike and pedestrian trails and routes

Community Center

Community Center indoor pool

Brookdale library

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What shared community amenities are most needed in Brooklyn Center? Select up to three:

More amenities in my neighborhood park (such as exercise equipment, playgrounds and better access)

More/better park programming

More/better trail access and connections

Year-round opportunities for pop-up events/markets to support local entrepreneurs

Development of the Opportunity Site that serves as a “downtown” or “main street” area

Dog park

Casual restaurants

Multi-cultural arts and culture/community space

Entertainment/sports facilities that draw customers in from outside the community

Better transit connections and access

Vibrant and active transit hub surrounded by shops, restaurants and green space

Access to services that help residents find employment and job training

Expansion of the Community Center (Indoor walking track, low cost meeting and conference spaces, etc.)

Outdoor pool

A welcoming and connected Civic Center

Performing arts facility

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Checking the Goals: Brooklyn Center 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals:

In the following section of this survey, the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals are summarized to solicit your feedback about their importance within the community and the City’s next steps.

2040 Land Use Goals

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Support the Future Land Use Plan through the update or creation of relevant and market-based small area plans, redevelopment plans, and the zoning ordinance.	Support the Future Land Use Plan through the update or creation of relevant and market-based small area plans, redevelopment plans, and the zoning ordinance. not important	Support the Future Land Use Plan through the update or creation of relevant and market-based small area plans, redevelopment plans, and the zoning ordinance. somewhat important	Support the Future Land Use Plan through the update or creation of relevant and market-based small area plans, redevelopment plans, and the zoning ordinance. very important	Support the Future Land Use Plan through the update or creation of relevant and market-based small area plans, redevelopment plans, and the zoning ordinance. do not know
Continue to support a proactive, integrated approach to redevelopment that clearly defines the City’s objectives for specific areas and sites within the community.	Continue to support a proactive, integrated approach to redevelopment that clearly defines the City’s objectives for specific areas and sites within the community. not important	Continue to support a proactive, integrated approach to redevelopment that clearly defines the City’s objectives for specific areas and sites within the community. somewhat important	Continue to support a proactive, integrated approach to redevelopment that clearly defines the City’s objectives for specific areas and sites within the community. very important	Continue to support a proactive, integrated approach to redevelopment that clearly defines the City’s objectives for specific areas and sites within the community. do not know
Strengthen opportunities for high-quality redevelopment through establishing clear planning and regulatory documents.	Strengthen opportunities for high-quality redevelopment through establishing clear planning and regulatory documents. not important	Strengthen opportunities for high-quality redevelopment through establishing clear planning and regulatory documents. somewhat important	Strengthen opportunities for high-quality redevelopment through establishing clear planning and regulatory documents. very important	Strengthen opportunities for high-quality redevelopment through establishing clear planning and regulatory documents. do not know
Enhance and maintain existing neighborhoods through proper land use designations and clear supportive zoning that makes reinvestment and rehabilitation easy for residents.	Enhance and maintain existing neighborhoods through proper land use designations and clear supportive zoning that makes reinvestment and rehabilitation easy for residents. not important	Enhance and maintain existing neighborhoods through proper land use designations and clear supportive zoning that makes reinvestment and rehabilitation easy for residents. somewhat important	Enhance and maintain existing neighborhoods through proper land use designations and clear supportive zoning that makes reinvestment and rehabilitation easy for residents. very important	Enhance and maintain existing neighborhoods through proper land use designations and clear supportive zoning that makes reinvestment and rehabilitation easy for residents. do not know
Recognize that many areas in the community are aging and may require reinvestment, redevelopment, or reimagining and that all scales and sizes of opportunity have merit to further support the community’s future.	Recognize that many areas in the community are aging and may require reinvestment, redevelopment, or reimagining and that all scales and sizes of opportunity have merit to further support the community’s future. not important	Recognize that many areas in the community are aging and may require reinvestment, redevelopment, or reimagining and that all scales and sizes of opportunity have merit to further support the community’s future. somewhat important	Recognize that many areas in the community are aging and may require reinvestment, redevelopment, or reimagining and that all scales and sizes of opportunity have merit to further support the community’s future. very important	Recognize that many areas in the community are aging and may require reinvestment, redevelopment, or reimagining and that all scales and sizes of opportunity have merit to further support the community’s future. do not know
Provide clear direction to developers, property owners, and residents about the City’s desires for each redevelopment area through this 2040 Plan, as well as small area studies, master plans and the zoning ordinance.	Provide clear direction to developers, property owners, and residents about the City’s desires for each redevelopment area through this 2040 Plan, as well as small area studies, master plans and the zoning ordinance. not important	Provide clear direction to developers, property owners, and residents about the City’s desires for each redevelopment area through this 2040 Plan, as well as small area studies, master plans and the zoning ordinance. somewhat important	Provide clear direction to developers, property owners, and residents about the City’s desires for each redevelopment area through this 2040 Plan, as well as small area studies, master plans and the zoning ordinance. very important	Provide clear direction to developers, property owners, and residents about the City’s desires for each redevelopment area through this 2040 Plan, as well as small area studies, master plans and the zoning ordinance. do not know

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* 12. 2040 Housing Goals

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Promote a diverse housing stock that provides safe, stable, and accessible housing options to all of Brooklyn Center’s residents.	Promote a diverse housing stock that provides safe, stable, and accessible housing options to all of Brooklyn Center’s residents. not important	Promote a diverse housing stock that provides safe, stable, and accessible housing options to all of Brooklyn Center’s residents. somewhat important	Promote a diverse housing stock that provides safe, stable, and accessible housing options to all of Brooklyn Center’s residents. very important	Promote a diverse housing stock that provides safe, stable, and accessible housing options to all of Brooklyn Center’s residents. do not know
Recognize and identify ways to match Brooklyn Center’s housing with the City’s changing demographics.	Recognize and identify ways to match Brooklyn Center’s housing with the City’s changing demographics. not important	Recognize and identify ways to match Brooklyn Center’s housing with the City’s changing demographics. somewhat important	Recognize and identify ways to match Brooklyn Center’s housing with the City’s changing demographics. very important	Recognize and identify ways to match Brooklyn Center’s housing with the City’s changing demographics. do not know
Explore opportunities to improve the City’s housing policies and ordinances to make them more responsive to current and future residents.	Explore opportunities to improve the City’s housing policies and ordinances to make them more responsive to current and future residents. not important	Explore opportunities to improve the City’s housing policies and ordinances to make them more responsive to current and future residents. somewhat important	Explore opportunities to improve the City’s housing policies and ordinances to make them more responsive to current and future residents. very important	Explore opportunities to improve the City’s housing policies and ordinances to make them more responsive to current and future residents. do not know
Maintain the existing housing stock in primarily single-family neighborhoods through proper ordinances, incentive programs and enforcement.	Maintain the existing housing stock in primarily single-family neighborhoods through proper ordinances, incentive programs and enforcement. not important	Maintain the existing housing stock in primarily single-family neighborhoods through proper ordinances, incentive programs and enforcement. somewhat important	Maintain the existing housing stock in primarily single-family neighborhoods through proper ordinances, incentive programs and enforcement. very important	Maintain the existing housing stock in primarily single-family neighborhoods through proper ordinances, incentive programs and enforcement. do not know
Explore opportunities to incorporate new affordable housing into redevelopment areas that promote safe, secure and economically diverse neighborhoods.	Explore opportunities to incorporate new affordable housing into redevelopment areas that promote safe, secure and economically diverse neighborhoods. not important	Explore opportunities to incorporate new affordable housing into redevelopment areas that promote safe, secure and economically diverse neighborhoods. somewhat important	Explore opportunities to incorporate new affordable housing into redevelopment areas that promote safe, secure and economically diverse neighborhoods. very important	Explore opportunities to incorporate new affordable housing into redevelopment areas that promote safe, secure and economically diverse neighborhoods. do not know

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* 13. 2040 Community Image, Economic Competitiveness & Stability Goals

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Promote Brooklyn Center as an exceptional place for businesses, visitors and residents, both existing and new, because of its locational advantage and accessibility within the region.	Promote Brooklyn Center as an exceptional place for businesses, visitors and residents, both existing and new, because of its locational advantage and accessibility within the region. not important	Promote Brooklyn Center as an exceptional place for businesses, visitors and residents, both existing and new, because of its locational advantage and accessibility within the region. somewhat important	Promote Brooklyn Center as an exceptional place for businesses, visitors and residents, both existing and new, because of its locational advantage and accessibility within the region. very important	Promote Brooklyn Center as an exceptional place for businesses, visitors and residents, both existing and new, because of its locational advantage and accessibility within the region. do not know
Support the development of sustainable, resilient, and accessible neighborhoods in the city center that reinforce the City’s commitment to its diverse residents, neighborhoods, and businesses.	Support the development of sustainable, resilient, and accessible neighborhoods in the city center that reinforce the City’s commitment to its diverse residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. not important	Support the development of sustainable, resilient, and accessible neighborhoods in the city center that reinforce the City’s commitment to its diverse residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. somewhat important	Support the development of sustainable, resilient, and accessible neighborhoods in the city center that reinforce the City’s commitment to its diverse residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. very important	Support the development of sustainable, resilient, and accessible neighborhoods in the city center that reinforce the City’s commitment to its diverse residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. do not know
Explore meaningful ways to represent the community’s diversity through the City’s branding, marketing and visual communications.	Explore meaningful ways to represent the community’s diversity through the City’s branding, marketing and visual communications. not important	Explore meaningful ways to represent the community’s diversity through the City’s branding, marketing and visual communications. somewhat important	Explore meaningful ways to represent the community’s diversity through the City’s branding, marketing and visual communications. very important	Explore meaningful ways to represent the community’s diversity through the City’s branding, marketing and visual communications. do not know
Encourage and promote reinvestment in the City’s infrastructure including roadways, streetscapes, trails and utilities to signal Brooklyn Center’s commitment to the long-term success of its residents and businesses. branding, marketing and visual communications.	Encourage and promote reinvestment in the City’s infrastructure including roadways, streetscapes, trails and utilities to signal Brooklyn Center’s commitment to the long-term success of its residents and businesses. branding, marketing and visual communications. not important	Encourage and promote reinvestment in the City’s infrastructure including roadways, streetscapes, trails and utilities to signal Brooklyn Center’s commitment to the long-term success of its residents and businesses. branding, marketing and visual communications. somewhat important	Encourage and promote reinvestment in the City’s infrastructure including roadways, streetscapes, trails and utilities to signal Brooklyn Center’s commitment to the long-term success of its residents and businesses. branding, marketing and visual communications. very important	Encourage and promote reinvestment in the City’s infrastructure including roadways, streetscapes, trails and utilities to signal Brooklyn Center’s commitment to the long-term success of its residents and businesses. branding, marketing and visual communications. do not know
Recognize the opportunity and value of Brooklyn Center’s changing demographics and entrepreneurial attitudes to create an identity that embraces diversity as part of the City’s future.	Recognize the opportunity and value of Brooklyn Center’s changing demographics and entrepreneurial attitudes to create an identity that embraces diversity as part of the City’s future. not important	Recognize the opportunity and value of Brooklyn Center’s changing demographics and entrepreneurial attitudes to create an identity that embraces diversity as part of the City’s future. somewhat important	Recognize the opportunity and value of Brooklyn Center’s changing demographics and entrepreneurial attitudes to create an identity that embraces diversity as part of the City’s future. very important	Recognize the opportunity and value of Brooklyn Center’s changing demographics and entrepreneurial attitudes to create an identity that embraces diversity as part of the City’s future. do not know

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* 14. 2040 Parks, Trails and Open Space Goals

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Provide a park and recreation system that is based on the needs of the City’s residents and stakeholders.	Provide a park and recreation system that is based on the needs of the City’s residents and stakeholders. not important	Provide a park and recreation system that is based on the needs of the City’s residents and stakeholders. somewhat important	Provide a park and recreation system that is based on the needs of the City’s residents and stakeholders. very important	Provide a park and recreation system that is based on the needs of the City’s residents and stakeholders. do not know
Encourage residents and stakeholders to participate in the park and recreation system planning process.	Encourage residents and stakeholders to participate in the park and recreation system planning process. not important	Encourage residents and stakeholders to participate in the park and recreation system planning process. somewhat important	Encourage residents and stakeholders to participate in the park and recreation system planning process. very important	Encourage residents and stakeholders to participate in the park and recreation system planning process. do not know
Explore ways to incorporate design and preservation standards into the City’s ordinances and policies to improve and maintain a high-quality system.	Explore ways to incorporate design and preservation standards into the City’s ordinances and policies to improve and maintain a high-quality system. not important	Explore ways to incorporate design and preservation standards into the City’s ordinances and policies to improve and maintain a high-quality system. somewhat important	Explore ways to incorporate design and preservation standards into the City’s ordinances and policies to improve and maintain a high-quality system. very important	Explore ways to incorporate design and preservation standards into the City’s ordinances and policies to improve and maintain a high-quality system. do not know
Support efforts to maximize the use and accessibility of the system by local residents.	Support efforts to maximize the use and accessibility of the system by local residents. not important	Support efforts to maximize the use and accessibility of the system by local residents. somewhat important	Support efforts to maximize the use and accessibility of the system by local residents. very important	Support efforts to maximize the use and accessibility of the system by local residents. do not know

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2040 Comprehensive Plan Comments

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* 1. Do you live in Brooklyn Center?

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* 2. Do you work in Brooklyn Center?

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* 3. How many years have you lived or worked in Brooklyn Center (if you live and work in the City, identify the longest term)?

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* 4. What type of housing does Brooklyn Center need most now and into 2040? Select up to three:

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* 5. What are the most important housing programs, services and supports for current and future residents? Select up to three:

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* 6. What type of businesses does Brooklyn Center need most now and into 2040? Select up to three:

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* 7. What changes in the transit system would be most helpful to you? Select up to three:

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* 8. What would increase the use of pedestrian and bike trails in Brooklyn Center? Select up to three:

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* 9. What are the best/most important shared community amenities in Brooklyn Center? Select up to three:

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* 10. What shared community amenities are most needed in Brooklyn Center? Select up to three:

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* 11. Checking the Goals: Brooklyn Center 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals: In the following section of this survey, the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals are summarized to solicit your feedback about their importance within the community and the City’s next steps. 2040 Land Use Goals

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* 12. 2040 Housing Goals

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* 13. 2040 Community Image, Economic Competitiveness & Stability Goals

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* 14. 2040 Parks, Trails and Open Space Goals

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* 15. Please add any additional comments:

* 11. Checking the Goals: Brooklyn Center 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals:

In the following section of this survey, the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals are summarized to solicit your feedback about their importance within the community and the City’s next steps.

2040 Land Use Goals