The City of Buchanan is starting the process to update the Master Plan. A master plan serves as a guide for strategic community development and will provide direction for the future development and redevelopment of the City of Buchanan. It guides land use and related decisions and looks 20-years into the future. Our plan is being called ONE HERD, ONE FUTURE, BUILDING A BETTER BUCHANAN.

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* 1. What is your relationship to the City? Select all that apply

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* 2. How many years have you lived in the City of Buchanan?

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* 3. What category identifies your age?

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* 5. Where do you find information about the City (such as events, public meetings, city news)? Select all that apply.

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* 6. Which of the following topics should be the highest priority for implementation? Rank 1-8

Economic Development/Redevelopment/Downtown

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* 7. Most of the land area in the City of Buchanan has already been developed or preserved as parks or open space. However, there are areas in the City that may be redeveloped with new buildings and uses. In general, how likely are you to support more of the following land uses in the City of Buchanan?

  Not likely at all Slightly likely Moderately likely Very likely Extremely likely
Retail/shopping
Entertainment venues
Restaurants
Professional services (hair salons/repair)
Office space
Multiple family rental units (apartments)
Multiple family owner occupied units (condominiums)
Single-family residential
Mixed use (commercial uses on the ground floor with dwelling units above)
Industrial (warehousing, research, light manufacturing)
Parks/green space

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* 8. Rate the availability of the following businesses, amenities, and activities in the City’s downtown.

  Not available at all Somewhat available Very available
Retail/shopping
Entertainment venues
Restaurants
Professional services (hair salons, repair)
Office space
Multiple family rental units (apartments)
Multiple family owner occupied units (condominiums)
Mixed use (commercial uses on the ground floor with dwelling units above)
Outdoor gathering areas/plazas
Businesses with outdoor seating
Parks/green space
Indoor multi-purpose event facility

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* 9. On average, how many times per week do you visit downtown?

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* 10. What activities do you currently do in the City regularly? Select all that apply

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* 11. When do you usually visit downtown? Select only one

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* 12. What time of day do you usually visit downtown? Select only one

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* 13. When you visit downtown, what is your most common way of getting there? Select only one

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* 14. Do you believe there is an adequate amount of well-placed public parking in the downtown which allows people to park within a reasonable distance to their destinations?

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* 15. When visiting downtown how difficult is it to find a place for vehicular parking?

  Very Difficult Somewhat Difficult Neither Difficult nor Easy Somewhat Easy Very Easy
On the street
City parking lots north of Front Street
City parking lots south of Front Street
Private parking lots

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* 16. How would you like to see Buchanan's marijuana industry evolve in the future?

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* 17. How likely are you to...

  Not at all likely Slightly likely Moderately likely Very likely Extremely likely
Spend time and gather with friends or family in the downtown regularly?
Housing and Neighborhoods

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* 18. How important is it for more housing to be built in the City of Buchanan that meets the needs of the following groups?

  Not important Slightly Important Fairly important Important Very important
Housing for seniors
Housing for young adults
Housing for young families
Housing for persons with disabilities
Housing for low to moderate income individuals and families
Housing for all income levels

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* 19. How likely are you to support the following types of housing being built in the City of Buchanan?

  Not likely at all Slightly likely Moderately likely Very likely Extremely likely
Single-family houses
Accessory dwelling units (attached or detached small dwelling units where there's an existing house)
Duplexes and triplexes
Townhouses
Multiple-family apartments
Multiple-family condominiums

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* 20. What other comments do you have about housing in the City of Buchanan?

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* 21. To maintain community image, how important is it to regulate the following?

  Not important Slightly important Fairly important Important Very important
Cluttered yards
Vacant buildings
Tall grass/overgrown yard
Deterioration of buildings

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* 22. How important is the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures and neighborhoods?

  Not important Slightly important Fairly important Important Very important
In the downtown
In the residential neighborhoods
Infrastructure, Transportation, and Services

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* 23. Please rate how you prioritize the following initiatives related to transportation and accessibility in the City of Buchanan.

  Lowest priority Low priority Moderate priority High priority Highest priority
Reducing traffic congestion
Improving the quality of existing roads
Improving the quality of existing sidewalks
Adding safe and convenient bicycle routes
Adding safe and convenient pedestrian routes
Access to public transportation

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* 24. What prevents you from walking in the City of Buchanan? Select all that apply

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* 25. Rate the quality of infrastructure/services in the City.

  Very poor quality Poor quality Acceptable quality Good quality Very good quality
Roads
Sidewalks and trails
Alleyways
Drinking water quality
Stormwater
Lighting
Public tree maintenance
Leaf/Brush pickup
Snow removal
Public off-street parking lots
Bicycle access, safety and amenities

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* 26. Select how much you agree with each statement.

  Strongly diagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I am satisfied with the overall performance of the Buchanan City Police Department.
I feel safe and secure in my community.
The Buchanan City Police Department is responsive to the needs and concerns of community members.
I am satisfied with my interactions with the Buchanan City Police Department for non-emergency calls.
I am satisfied with the police department’s communication and transparency with the community.
The officers of the Buchanan City Police Department treat community members fairly.
The officers of the Buchanan City Police Department are professional, courteous, and behave with integrity.
I am satisfied with the extent that the Buchanan City Police Department works to strengthen their relationship with the community through community-oriented activities (e.g., Shop with a Cop, National Night Out, Faith and Blue, etc.).
I trust the Buchanan City Police Department.
The Buchanan City Police Department proactively develops relationships with community members (e.g., residents, businesses, organizations and groups).
Environment, Sustainability, Resilience

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* 27. Please rate how you prioritize the following natural resources and sustainability initiatives.

  Lowest priority Low priority Moderate priority High priority Highest priority
Increase tree canopy cover where feasible
Improve stormwater management/mitigate flooding
Expand and improve open space and natural areas
Protect water resources (St. Joseph River, McCoy Creek, wetlands, floodplains)

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* 28. Please rate how you prioritize the following sustainability initiatives.

  Lowest priority Low priority Moderate priority High priority Highest priority
Encourage solar energy (solar) on individual buildings
Expand Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Promote green building practices
Dark sky (regulations established to combat light pollution)
Maintain public open spaces/parks
Expand public open spaces/parks
Increase recycling programs
General /Overall Impressions

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* 29. In a few words, what is the City’s greatest asset?

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* 30. What are the three values that you believe most embody Buchanan? Select up to 3

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