Lincoln, RI - Comprehensive Community Plan Survey

Thank you for taking the time to take this survey. The Town of Lincoln is in the process of rewriting its Comprehensive Plan. This important document provides the Town with a blueprint for the future, guiding the decisions and policies of the Town for the next 20 years. That is why your input is so valuable!

The Town’s existing Comprehensive Plan was approved in 2003 and is due for an update. A Comprehensive Plan is a crucial component of municipal decision making. The Plan is designed to forecast goals and policies. Public participation is an important component of plan drafting and your input is needed. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you have additional input, questions, or barriers to participating, please contact Sue Mara (Assistant Project Manager at Weston & Sampson) at mara.susan@wseinc.com or (508) 546-9007.

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* 1. What best describes your residence status?

Lincoln homeowner

Lincoln renter

Part-year Lincoln resident (e.g., college student, snowbird)

Non-resident with business, family, or other Lincoln connection

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* 2. Which village do you currently live in?

Albion

Fairlawn

Industrial Corridor

Lime Rock

Lonsdale

Manville

Quinville

Saylesville

I don't currently live in a village

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* 3. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-29

30-49

50-64

65+

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* 4. How long have you lived in Lincoln?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

I don’t live in Lincoln

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* 5. What do you think makes Lincoln a great place to live? (Choose your top 3)

Character of the community

Location

Restaurants and amenities

Diversity of population

Sense of community

Economic/Job opportunities

Recreational opportunities

Cost of living

Taxes

Housing availability

Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How important are the following items to you in Lincoln?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	I Don't Know
Emergency Services (e.g., Fire, Police, Rescue)	Emergency Services (e.g., Fire, Police, Rescue) Very Important	Emergency Services (e.g., Fire, Police, Rescue) Important	Emergency Services (e.g., Fire, Police, Rescue) Somewhat Important	Emergency Services (e.g., Fire, Police, Rescue) Not Important	Emergency Services (e.g., Fire, Police, Rescue) I Don't Know
Public Works (DPW) Services (e.g., trash collection, plowing, etc.)	Public Works (DPW) Services (e.g., trash collection, plowing, etc.) Very Important	Public Works (DPW) Services (e.g., trash collection, plowing, etc.) Important	Public Works (DPW) Services (e.g., trash collection, plowing, etc.) Somewhat Important	Public Works (DPW) Services (e.g., trash collection, plowing, etc.) Not Important	Public Works (DPW) Services (e.g., trash collection, plowing, etc.) I Don't Know
Affordable housing	Affordable housing Very Important	Affordable housing Important	Affordable housing Somewhat Important	Affordable housing Not Important	Affordable housing I Don't Know
Senior housing	Senior housing Very Important	Senior housing Important	Senior housing Somewhat Important	Senior housing Not Important	Senior housing I Don't Know
Single-family housing	Single-family housing Very Important	Single-family housing Important	Single-family housing Somewhat Important	Single-family housing Not Important	Single-family housing I Don't Know
Multi-family housing	Multi-family housing Very Important	Multi-family housing Important	Multi-family housing Somewhat Important	Multi-family housing Not Important	Multi-family housing I Don't Know
Safety and security (e.g., do you feel Lincoln is a safe place to live?)	Safety and security (e.g., do you feel Lincoln is a safe place to live?) Very Important	Safety and security (e.g., do you feel Lincoln is a safe place to live?) Important	Safety and security (e.g., do you feel Lincoln is a safe place to live?) Somewhat Important	Safety and security (e.g., do you feel Lincoln is a safe place to live?) Not Important	Safety and security (e.g., do you feel Lincoln is a safe place to live?) I Don't Know
Recreational resources (e.g., parks, activities)	Recreational resources (e.g., parks, activities) Very Important	Recreational resources (e.g., parks, activities) Important	Recreational resources (e.g., parks, activities) Somewhat Important	Recreational resources (e.g., parks, activities) Not Important	Recreational resources (e.g., parks, activities) I Don't Know
Open space (e.g., public undeveloped lands)	Open space (e.g., public undeveloped lands) Very Important	Open space (e.g., public undeveloped lands) Important	Open space (e.g., public undeveloped lands) Somewhat Important	Open space (e.g., public undeveloped lands) Not Important	Open space (e.g., public undeveloped lands) I Don't Know
Rivers, streams, and ponds	Rivers, streams, and ponds Very Important	Rivers, streams, and ponds Important	Rivers, streams, and ponds Somewhat Important	Rivers, streams, and ponds Not Important	Rivers, streams, and ponds I Don't Know
Shopping convenience	Shopping convenience Very Important	Shopping convenience Important	Shopping convenience Somewhat Important	Shopping convenience Not Important	Shopping convenience I Don't Know
Access to grocery stores	Access to grocery stores Very Important	Access to grocery stores Important	Access to grocery stores Somewhat Important	Access to grocery stores Not Important	Access to grocery stores I Don't Know
Cultural activities (e.g., festivals, parades, concerts, theater, etc.)	Cultural activities (e.g., festivals, parades, concerts, theater, etc.) Very Important	Cultural activities (e.g., festivals, parades, concerts, theater, etc.) Important	Cultural activities (e.g., festivals, parades, concerts, theater, etc.) Somewhat Important	Cultural activities (e.g., festivals, parades, concerts, theater, etc.) Not Important	Cultural activities (e.g., festivals, parades, concerts, theater, etc.) I Don't Know
Senior services	Senior services Very Important	Senior services Important	Senior services Somewhat Important	Senior services Not Important	Senior services I Don't Know
School system	School system Very Important	School system Important	School system Somewhat Important	School system Not Important	School system I Don't Know
Roads	Roads Very Important	Roads Important	Roads Somewhat Important	Roads Not Important	Roads I Don't Know
Public Transportation (RIPTA)	Public Transportation (RIPTA) Very Important	Public Transportation (RIPTA) Important	Public Transportation (RIPTA) Somewhat Important	Public Transportation (RIPTA) Not Important	Public Transportation (RIPTA) I Don't Know
Walkability (ability to access amenities by foot)	Walkability (ability to access amenities by foot) Very Important	Walkability (ability to access amenities by foot) Important	Walkability (ability to access amenities by foot) Somewhat Important	Walkability (ability to access amenities by foot) Not Important	Walkability (ability to access amenities by foot) I Don't Know
Bicycle access	Bicycle access Very Important	Bicycle access Important	Bicycle access Somewhat Important	Bicycle access Not Important	Bicycle access I Don't Know
Ease of parking	Ease of parking Very Important	Ease of parking Important	Ease of parking Somewhat Important	Ease of parking Not Important	Ease of parking I Don't Know

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* 7. Please provide three words or short phrases that you feel best describe Lincoln (good and/or bad).

Word or phrase 1

Word or phrase 2

Word or phrase 3

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* 8. Below are some of the areas that a Comprehensive Plan can address. On a scale of “very important” to “not important,” please indicate how important is it that the Town take measures to address the following:

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	I Don't Know
Scenic resources and aesthetic character	Scenic resources and aesthetic character Very Important	Scenic resources and aesthetic character Important	Scenic resources and aesthetic character Somewhat Important	Scenic resources and aesthetic character Not Important	Scenic resources and aesthetic character I Don't Know
Preservation of historic character	Preservation of historic character Very Important	Preservation of historic character Important	Preservation of historic character Somewhat Important	Preservation of historic character Not Important	Preservation of historic character I Don't Know
Recreational resources and opportunities	Recreational resources and opportunities Very Important	Recreational resources and opportunities Important	Recreational resources and opportunities Somewhat Important	Recreational resources and opportunities Not Important	Recreational resources and opportunities I Don't Know
Natural resource protection (e.g., drinking water, wildlife, air quality, etc.)	Natural resource protection (e.g., drinking water, wildlife, air quality, etc.) Very Important	Natural resource protection (e.g., drinking water, wildlife, air quality, etc.) Important	Natural resource protection (e.g., drinking water, wildlife, air quality, etc.) Somewhat Important	Natural resource protection (e.g., drinking water, wildlife, air quality, etc.) Not Important	Natural resource protection (e.g., drinking water, wildlife, air quality, etc.) I Don't Know
Sustainability & energy efficiency	Sustainability & energy efficiency Very Important	Sustainability & energy efficiency Important	Sustainability & energy efficiency Somewhat Important	Sustainability & energy efficiency Not Important	Sustainability & energy efficiency I Don't Know
Local adaptation for climate change	Local adaptation for climate change Very Important	Local adaptation for climate change Important	Local adaptation for climate change Somewhat Important	Local adaptation for climate change Not Important	Local adaptation for climate change I Don't Know
Agriculture and local food production	Agriculture and local food production Very Important	Agriculture and local food production Important	Agriculture and local food production Somewhat Important	Agriculture and local food production Not Important	Agriculture and local food production I Don't Know
Traffic and transportation improvements (including walking and cycling accommodations)	Traffic and transportation improvements (including walking and cycling accommodations) Very Important	Traffic and transportation improvements (including walking and cycling accommodations) Important	Traffic and transportation improvements (including walking and cycling accommodations) Somewhat Important	Traffic and transportation improvements (including walking and cycling accommodations) Not Important	Traffic and transportation improvements (including walking and cycling accommodations) I Don't Know
Emergency services	Emergency services Very Important	Emergency services Important	Emergency services Somewhat Important	Emergency services Not Important	Emergency services I Don't Know
Senior services	Senior services Very Important	Senior services Important	Senior services Somewhat Important	Senior services Not Important	Senior services I Don't Know
Diversity and availability of housing	Diversity and availability of housing Very Important	Diversity and availability of housing Important	Diversity and availability of housing Somewhat Important	Diversity and availability of housing Not Important	Diversity and availability of housing I Don't Know
Affordability of housing	Affordability of housing Very Important	Affordability of housing Important	Affordability of housing Somewhat Important	Affordability of housing Not Important	Affordability of housing I Don't Know
Stricter regulation of development	Stricter regulation of development Very Important	Stricter regulation of development Important	Stricter regulation of development Somewhat Important	Stricter regulation of development Not Important	Stricter regulation of development I Don't Know
Economic development and promoting the Town	Economic development and promoting the Town Very Important	Economic development and promoting the Town Important	Economic development and promoting the Town Somewhat Important	Economic development and promoting the Town Not Important	Economic development and promoting the Town I Don't Know
Job creation and Economic Development	Job creation and Economic Development Very Important	Job creation and Economic Development Important	Job creation and Economic Development Somewhat Important	Job creation and Economic Development Not Important	Job creation and Economic Development I Don't Know
Managing Taxes and Budget	Managing Taxes and Budget Very Important	Managing Taxes and Budget Important	Managing Taxes and Budget Somewhat Important	Managing Taxes and Budget Not Important	Managing Taxes and Budget I Don't Know

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* 9. Do you feel Lincoln needs more, less, or the same amount of the following types of development?

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* 10. Below are examples of actions and policy that Lincoln may consider recommending through its Comprehensive Plan. Please rate how supportive you are of following.

	Very Supportive	Supportive	Neutral	Opposed	Very Opposed	I Don't Know
Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency	Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency Very Supportive	Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency Supportive	Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency Neutral	Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency Opposed	Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency Very Opposed	Enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency I Don't Know
Improving and maintaining recreation resources	Improving and maintaining recreation resources Very Supportive	Improving and maintaining recreation resources Supportive	Improving and maintaining recreation resources Neutral	Improving and maintaining recreation resources Opposed	Improving and maintaining recreation resources Very Opposed	Improving and maintaining recreation resources I Don't Know
Supporting historic preservation	Supporting historic preservation Very Supportive	Supporting historic preservation Supportive	Supporting historic preservation Neutral	Supporting historic preservation Opposed	Supporting historic preservation Very Opposed	Supporting historic preservation I Don't Know
Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas	Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas Very Supportive	Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas Supportive	Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas Neutral	Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas Opposed	Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas Very Opposed	Conserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, and forested areas I Don't Know
Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties	Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties Very Supportive	Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties Supportive	Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties Neutral	Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties Opposed	Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties Very Opposed	Promoting development of vacant or underutilized properties I Don't Know
Updating land development regulations and zoning	Updating land development regulations and zoning Very Supportive	Updating land development regulations and zoning Supportive	Updating land development regulations and zoning Neutral	Updating land development regulations and zoning Opposed	Updating land development regulations and zoning Very Opposed	Updating land development regulations and zoning I Don't Know
Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements	Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements Very Supportive	Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements Supportive	Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements Neutral	Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements Opposed	Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements Very Opposed	Prioritizing roadway upgrades & traffic improvements I Don't Know
Supporting public transportation	Supporting public transportation Very Supportive	Supporting public transportation Supportive	Supporting public transportation Neutral	Supporting public transportation Opposed	Supporting public transportation Very Opposed	Supporting public transportation I Don't Know
Increasing walkability	Increasing walkability Very Supportive	Increasing walkability Supportive	Increasing walkability Neutral	Increasing walkability Opposed	Increasing walkability Very Opposed	Increasing walkability I Don't Know
Expanding bicycle access	Expanding bicycle access Very Supportive	Expanding bicycle access Supportive	Expanding bicycle access Neutral	Expanding bicycle access Opposed	Expanding bicycle access Very Opposed	Expanding bicycle access I Don't Know
Addressing the affordability of housing	Addressing the affordability of housing Very Supportive	Addressing the affordability of housing Supportive	Addressing the affordability of housing Neutral	Addressing the affordability of housing Opposed	Addressing the affordability of housing Very Opposed	Addressing the affordability of housing I Don't Know
Promoting economic development	Promoting economic development Very Supportive	Promoting economic development Supportive	Promoting economic development Neutral	Promoting economic development Opposed	Promoting economic development Very Opposed	Promoting economic development I Don't Know
Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure	Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure Very Supportive	Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure Supportive	Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure Neutral	Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure Opposed	Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure Very Opposed	Improving flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, and water infrastructure I Don't Know
Promoting and supporting agriculture	Promoting and supporting agriculture Very Supportive	Promoting and supporting agriculture Supportive	Promoting and supporting agriculture Neutral	Promoting and supporting agriculture Opposed	Promoting and supporting agriculture Very Opposed	Promoting and supporting agriculture I Don't Know
Adapting for climate change	Adapting for climate change Very Supportive	Adapting for climate change Supportive	Adapting for climate change Neutral	Adapting for climate change Opposed	Adapting for climate change Very Opposed	Adapting for climate change I Don't Know

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* 11. How do you feel about the following statements?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	I Don't Know
Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character Strongly Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character Neutral	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character Strongly Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its local character I Don't Know
Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources Strongly Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources Neutral	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources Strongly Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its historic and cultural resources I Don't Know
Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents	Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents Strongly Agree	Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents Agree	Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents Neutral	Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents Disagree	Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents Strongly Disagree	Lincoln provides adequate recreational opportunities for its residents I Don't Know
Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.)	Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.) Strongly Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.) Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.) Neutral	Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.) Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.) Strongly Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting is natural and environmentally sensitive features (forests, waterbodies, wetlands, etc.) I Don't Know
Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community Strongly Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community Agree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community Neutral	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community Strongly Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job protecting its agricultural resources and supporting the farming community I Don't Know
Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base)	Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base) Strongly Agree	Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base) Agree	Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base) Neutral	Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base) Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base) Strongly Disagree	Lincoln has done a good job supporting local economic expansion (e.g., jobs, business development, tax base) I Don't Know
I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island	I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island Strongly Agree	I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island Agree	I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island Neutral	I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island Disagree	I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island Strongly Disagree	I would recommend Lincoln as a top choice for a family planning a move to Rhode Island I Don't Know

	More	Less	Same Amount	I Don't Know
Commercial (e.g., stores, consumer services)	Commercial (e.g., stores, consumer services) More	Commercial (e.g., stores, consumer services) Less	Commercial (e.g., stores, consumer services) Same Amount	Commercial (e.g., stores, consumer services) I Don't Know
Office	Office More	Office Less	Office Same Amount	Office I Don't Know
Single-family residential along existing roads and streets	Single-family residential along existing roads and streets More	Single-family residential along existing roads and streets Less	Single-family residential along existing roads and streets Same Amount	Single-family residential along existing roads and streets I Don't Know
Single-family residential in new subdivisions	Single-family residential in new subdivisions More	Single-family residential in new subdivisions Less	Single-family residential in new subdivisions Same Amount	Single-family residential in new subdivisions I Don't Know
Multi-family residential (including apartments and condominiums)	Multi-family residential (including apartments and condominiums) More	Multi-family residential (including apartments and condominiums) Less	Multi-family residential (including apartments and condominiums) Same Amount	Multi-family residential (including apartments and condominiums) I Don't Know
Mixed use (housing and commercial together)	Mixed use (housing and commercial together) More	Mixed use (housing and commercial together) Less	Mixed use (housing and commercial together) Same Amount	Mixed use (housing and commercial together) I Don't Know
Alternative housing options (e.g., tiny homes, accessory/in-law apartments, co-housing)	Alternative housing options (e.g., tiny homes, accessory/in-law apartments, co-housing) More	Alternative housing options (e.g., tiny homes, accessory/in-law apartments, co-housing) Less	Alternative housing options (e.g., tiny homes, accessory/in-law apartments, co-housing) Same Amount	Alternative housing options (e.g., tiny homes, accessory/in-law apartments, co-housing) I Don't Know
Larger-scale industrial (e.g., warehousing, processing, manufacturing operations)	Larger-scale industrial (e.g., warehousing, processing, manufacturing operations) More	Larger-scale industrial (e.g., warehousing, processing, manufacturing operations) Less	Larger-scale industrial (e.g., warehousing, processing, manufacturing operations) Same Amount	Larger-scale industrial (e.g., warehousing, processing, manufacturing operations) I Don't Know
Smaller-scale industrial (e.g., light manufacturing, specialty trades)	Smaller-scale industrial (e.g., light manufacturing, specialty trades) More	Smaller-scale industrial (e.g., light manufacturing, specialty trades) Less	Smaller-scale industrial (e.g., light manufacturing, specialty trades) Same Amount	Smaller-scale industrial (e.g., light manufacturing, specialty trades) I Don't Know
Commercial scale renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal)	Commercial scale renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) More	Commercial scale renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) Less	Commercial scale renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) Same Amount	Commercial scale renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) I Don't Know
Institutional (Schools, Libraries, etc.)	Institutional (Schools, Libraries, etc.) More	Institutional (Schools, Libraries, etc.) Less	Institutional (Schools, Libraries, etc.) Same Amount	Institutional (Schools, Libraries, etc.) I Don't Know
Outdoor Recreation	Outdoor Recreation More	Outdoor Recreation Less	Outdoor Recreation Same Amount	Outdoor Recreation I Don't Know
Indoor Recreation	Indoor Recreation More	Indoor Recreation Less	Indoor Recreation Same Amount	Indoor Recreation I Don't Know
Promoting appropriate development of vacant or underutilized properties	Promoting appropriate development of vacant or underutilized properties More	Promoting appropriate development of vacant or underutilized properties Less	Promoting appropriate development of vacant or underutilized properties Same Amount	Promoting appropriate development of vacant or underutilized properties I Don't Know

Lincoln, RI - Comprehensive Community Plan Survey

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* 1. What best describes your residence status?

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* 2. Which village do you currently live in?

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* 3. What is your age group?

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* 4. How long have you lived in Lincoln?

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* 5. What do you think makes Lincoln a great place to live? (Choose your top 3)

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* 6. How important are the following items to you in Lincoln?

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* 7. Please provide three words or short phrases that you feel best describe Lincoln (good and/or bad).

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* 8. Below are some of the areas that a Comprehensive Plan can address. On a scale of “very important” to “not important,” please indicate how important is it that the Town take measures to address the following:

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* 9. Do you feel Lincoln needs more, less, or the same amount of the following types of development?

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* 10. Below are examples of actions and policy that Lincoln may consider recommending through its Comprehensive Plan. Please rate how supportive you are of following.

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* 11. How do you feel about the following statements?

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* 12. Are there any additional comments or concerns that you would like to make us aware of?