English Español Français አማርኛ 한국어 English Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan Visioning Questionnaire Thank you for taking the time to respond to this questionnaire! It should take 5-7 minutes to complete.Montgomery Planning wants to understand your priorities for the future of your neighborhood as we develop a shared community vision for the Eastern Silver Spring communities. Learn more about the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan. Question Title * What does your community need most? Select up to 3 choices below. Education and/or professional development opportunities Ways to get around without a car Places to cool off (places to rest in the shade etc.) Childcare options Community support services (food pantries, senior support services, etc.) Restaurants Employment opportunities Housing Healthcare and other medical services Parks Places for indoor recreation (recreation center, gym) Places of worship Places to shop (grocery stores, clothing and other stores, etc.) Entertainment options (movie theater, theater) Other (please describe) Question Title * When you think about your family’s housing needs, what is most important to you? Choose your top 3 responses. First priority My housing is affordable My housing is safe My housing is the right size for my family My housing allows for multiple generations to live together I can own my home I can afford to maintain my home First priority menu Second priority My housing is affordable My housing is safe My housing is the right size for my family My housing allows for multiple generations to live together I can own my home I can afford to maintain my home Second priority menu Third priority My housing is affordable My housing is safe My housing is the right size for my family My housing allows for multiple generations to live together I can own my home I can afford to maintain my home Third priority menu Other (please describe) Question Title * How often do you visit the commercial area in Long Branch (shown above)? Less than once a month Once a month Twice a month Once a week Multiple times a week Daily I live in Long Branch Question Title * What do you do in Long Branch? Select all that apply. Shop for groceries or other items Visit a doctor or other medical services Visit the recreation center Visit the parks Visit the pool Visit the library Attend community events Visit food pantry and/or food distributions Eat at or pick up food from restaurants Take public transit Attend a place of worship Go to work Take my child to childcare Visit bank, accountant, or other financial service I live in Long Branch Other (please describe) Question Title * Where do you most often go to shop for necessities (food, clothing, etc.)? Long Branch Downtown Silver Spring Hillandale Shopping Center White Oak Langley Park / Takoma-Langley Crossroads Takoma Park College Park Hyattsville Washington, DC I primarily shop online Other (please specify) Question Title * Where do you most often spend your free time (including activities such as eating at restaurants, attending events, spending time with friends of family, playing sports and/or attending places of worship)? Long Branch Downtown Silver Spring White Oak Langley Park / Takoma-Langley Crossroads Takoma Park Bethesda College Park Hyattsville Washington, DC Other (please specify) Question Title * What buildings, parks and/or places are important to you and/or your community? For example, specific locations where you gather, where important events have taken place or that contribute to the character of your community. Question Title * What is the most common reason you visit the parks near your home? To exercise or play sports To enjoy nature To spend time with family, friends and neighbors To provide children with an outdoor place to play/visit a playground Question Title * How well do parks near your home provide opportunities to: Not very well - 1 2 3 4 Very well - 5 To exercise and/or play sports To exercise and/or play sports Not very well - 1 To exercise and/or play sports 2 To exercise and/or play sports 3 To exercise and/or play sports 4 To exercise and/or play sports Very well - 5 To enjoy nature To enjoy nature Not very well - 1 To enjoy nature 2 To enjoy nature 3 To enjoy nature 4 To enjoy nature Very well - 5 To spend time with family, friends and neighbors To spend time with family, friends and neighbors Not very well - 1 To spend time with family, friends and neighbors 2 To spend time with family, friends and neighbors 3 To spend time with family, friends and neighbors 4 To spend time with family, friends and neighbors Very well - 5 To provide children with an outdoor place to play/ visit a playground To provide children with an outdoor place to play/ visit a playground Not very well - 1 To provide children with an outdoor place to play/ visit a playground 2 To provide children with an outdoor place to play/ visit a playground 3 To provide children with an outdoor place to play/ visit a playground 4 To provide children with an outdoor place to play/ visit a playground Very well - 5 Question Title * Which of the following climate-related issues have most affected your community in the last 5 years? Select up to two responses below. Extreme heat (over 90 degrees) Winter weather (snow and ice) Flooding Extreme weather or major storms Power outages Poor air quality Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * What is your connection to the Plan Area (shown above)? Select all that apply. I live in the Plan Area I shop in the Plan Area I work in the Plan Area I socialize in the Plan Area I travel through the Plan Area I do not regularly spend time in the Plan Area Other (please specify) Question Title * Where do you live? Clifton Park Downtown Silver Spring Four Corners Franklin Knolls Highland View Hillandale Indian Spring Kilmarock Long Branch Montgomery Knolls North Hills of Sligo Creek Oakview Park Hills Seven Oaks-Evanswood Sligo-Branview Sligo Park Hills Takoma-Langley Crossroads Takoma Park White Oak Woodmoor Woodside Forest Woodside Park Prince George’s County Washington, DC Other (please specify) Question Title * What else would you like us to know about your community? Question Title * Which of these race/ethnicity categories best describes you? American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black/African-American Hispanic/Latino/Latina Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander White Multiracial Some other race or ethnicity Prefer not to answer Question Title * What is your age? Younger than 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-64 65+ Prefer not to answer Question Title * Which of the following best describes your current housing situation? Homeowner Renter Living with family/friends Unhoused Other (please specify) Question Title * Which of the following best describes your home? Single-family home Townhouse Small apartment/condominium building (2-19 units) Large apartment/condominium building (more than 19 units) Question Title * Which of the following live in your household? (select all that apply) Children/minors (0-17) Adults (18-60) Seniors (60+) Question Title * How did you hear about this survey? Community newsletter Community event Flyer Friend/family Other (please specify) Done