Comprehensive Plan Survey

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* 3. What is your opinion of the amount of growth and development that is occurring in Buford?

There is not enough growth happening

There is the right amount of growth happening

There is too much growth happening

No opinion

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* 4. What kind of neighborhood do you imagine you’ll want to live in 5 years from now? Check all that apply.

A residential neighborhood of entirely single-family houses

A residential neighborhood with a mixture of housing types

A residential neighborhood connected to a greenway system

Town center style mixed-use environment with homes, shops, and entertainment

A multi-family complex

An age-restricted senior community

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What kind of housing do you think is needed in Buford? Check all that apply.

Senior housing

Townhomes

Duplexes

Small multi-family buildings (two stories or less)

Medium multi-family buildings (3-5 stories)

Large multi-family buildings (more than 5 stories)

Live/work units (home above a shop/office)

Single-family homes on smaller lots (less than 0.5 acre)

Single-family homes on large lots (more than 0.5 acre)

Single-family homes with 3 or more bedrooms

Single-family homes with accessory dwelling units (garage apartment, mother-in-law suite, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What do you see as Buford’s biggest transportation issues? Rank these in order from biggest issue (1) to smallest issue (8).

Lack of sidewalks

Lack of bike paths/bike lanes

Lack of public transportation options

Traffic congestion

Traffic speed/unsafe drivers

Not enough exits from 985

Too many trucks on the roads

Need for rideshare (e.g. Uber or Lyft) drop-off spots

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* 7. Where would you most like to see improvements to traffic flow? Rank the following from biggest issue to smallest issue.

Buford Highway

GA 20

At events near City Hall/the schools

Within residential neighborhoods

A specific intersection:

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* 8. What businesses or services would you like to see more of in Buford? Check all that apply.

Offices

Co-working spaces

Grocery stores

Unique local restaurants

Pubs or bars

High-end shopping

Discount shopping

Unique local shops

Events venues

Parks and green spaces

Museums or cultural centers

Places of worship

Colleges, universities, and technical schools

Healthcare services

Childcare centers

Warehousing, distribution, and logistics

Light manufacturing

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What do you think are some of the top needs for economic development in Buford? Choose up to three.

Improvements to storefronts/commercial facades

Attracting office jobs

Workforce training opportunities

More tourism/leisure activities/special events

Infrastructure for industry

Redevelopment of vacant properties

Technical and financial assistance for entrepreneurs and small businesses

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which amenities do you think are most needed in Buford? Choose up to three.

Better access to Lake Lanier

Multi-use trails for pedestrians and cyclists

Small neighborhood parks

Large community parks

Large, open greenspaces

Playgrounds

Youth center

Senior center

Sports fields

Dog parks

Community garden

Outdoor classroom

Splash pad

Recreation classes and programs

Special events venues

Festivals

I think we have enough amenities already

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Are there any other foreseeable issues that may impact the Buford community that you’d like us to keep in mind in preparing the Comprehensive Plan?

Help us understand if we are reaching a fair sample of Buford residents by answering the questions below.

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* 12. I am…

Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 44

45 to 64

65 or older

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* 13. Annually I earn…

Less than $25,000

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $150,000

$150,000 or more

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* 14. I live…

In a home I own in Buford

In a home I rent in Buford

Outside of Buford

Thank you for taking this survey! Your input will help direct Buford's next steps through its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Learn more at www.buford2040.com

Comprehensive Plan Survey

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* 1. What do you like best about Buford? Choose up to three.

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* 2. What are your top three concerns about Buford and its future?

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* 3. What is your opinion of the amount of growth and development that is occurring in Buford?

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* 4. What kind of neighborhood do you imagine you’ll want to live in 5 years from now? Check all that apply.

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* 5. What kind of housing do you think is needed in Buford? Check all that apply.

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* 6. What do you see as Buford’s biggest transportation issues? Rank these in order from biggest issue (1) to smallest issue (8).

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* 7. Where would you most like to see improvements to traffic flow? Rank the following from biggest issue to smallest issue.

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* 8. What businesses or services would you like to see more of in Buford? Check all that apply.

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* 9. What do you think are some of the top needs for economic development in Buford? Choose up to three.

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* 10. Which amenities do you think are most needed in Buford? Choose up to three.

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* 11. Are there any other foreseeable issues that may impact the Buford community that you’d like us to keep in mind in preparing the Comprehensive Plan?

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* 12. I am…

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* 13. Annually I earn…

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* 14. I live…