Town of Eleanor Comprehensive Plan Survey

Citizen input is a vital part of the comprehensive planning process and plays a central role in developing a comprehensive plan. Please take a few minutes to state your issues and concerns in the Town of Eleanor. Please only complete one survey per person. Thank you in advance for your willingness to participate and to help make the Town of Eleanor a great place to live.
Section 1: Quality of Life
1.Overall, how would you rank the following?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Eleanor as a place to live
Eleanor as a place to raise a family
2.How likely are you to still be living in Eleanor five years from now?
3.What do you consider to be Eleanor's greatest strengths as a community?
4.What do you consider to be Eleanor's most significant challenges or weaknesses?
5.If you could change one thing about Eleanor, what would it be?
Section 2: Public Safety
6.How safe do you feel in Eleanor?
7.Do you feel that law enforcement is visible and accessible in your neighborhood?
Section 3: Transportation
8.How would you rate the following?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
Overall condition of Eleanor's roads and streets
Sidewalk condition throughout town
Availability and safety of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes)
Section 4: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
9.How satisfied are you with the availability of parks and open space in Eleanor?
10.How often do you use Eleanor's parks or recreational facilities?
11.How would you rate the quality and upkeep of Eleanor's parks and recreational areas?
12.What types of recreational amenities would you like to see more of in Eleanor (Select all that apply)?
13.Are there recreational needs of specific populations that you feel are not being met (check all that apply)?
Section 5: Economic Development
14.How would you like to see Eleanor grow economically over the next 10 years?
Section 6: Housing
15.Are there concerns about housing conditions, vacancy, or blight in your neighborhood?
Section 7: Community Character, Heritage, and Appearance
16.How important is the following?
Very important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Eleanor preserves its small-town character and identity
Preserve historically or culturally significant buildings and sites in Eleanor
17.How would you rate the following?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
Overall appearance and visual appeal of Eleanor
Maintenance of public spaces, streetscapes and common areas
18.Are there areas of town that you feel are in need of beautification or revitalization? If so, which areas?
19.What words or phrases best describe what makes Eleanor unique and worth preserving?
Section 8: Community Services
20.Are there community services or programs you feel are missing or underfunded in Eleanor?
Section 9: Local Government and Civic Engagement
21.How would you rate the overall performance of Eleanor's town government?
22.How transparent and open do you find the local government to be?
23.How responsive is the town to residents' concerns and requests?
24.How informed do you feel about town decisions, meetings, and local issues?
25.How do you typically get information about what is happening in Eleanor (Select all that apply)?
26.Have you ever attended a town council meeting?
27.What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating more in local government or civic life?
28.How well does the town represent the needs of all residents, including underrepresented groups?
Section 10: Visioning
29.Looking ahead 10 years, how would you like to see Eleanor grow or change?
Section 11: Demographics (optional)
30.Please select the relationship below that best describes your relationship to the town
31.How long have you lived within the town limits of Eleanor?
32.Do own or rent your home?
33.Age
34.How many people under 18 years of age live in your household?