Emmet County 2025 Master Plan Update - Community Survey

Introduction

Thank you for taking this survey to inform the Emmet County Master Plan Update. This survey is meant to be taken individually and is completely anonymous.

We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate in this activity and are glad you are here. Thank you for sharing your time and ideas with us.

For more details about the Emmet County Master Plan Update, please visit the project website (opens in a new window).

Sincerely,
The Emmet County Planning Commission

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* 1. Where in Emmet County do you live? Please select which Township, City, or Village your primary address is located within.

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* 2. What describes your residential status?

I am a full-time resident of Emmet County.

I own property in Emmet County but do not reside in Emmet County.

I am a seasonal resident of Emmet County.

I live outside of Emmet County.

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* 3. How old are you? (optional)

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* 4. What is one word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of Emmet County today and in the future?

Emmet County Today

Emmet County In the Future

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* 5. Does Emmet County have too much, too little, or just enough of the following land uses?

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* 6. What is your level of satisfaction with the following public services and infrastructure within Emmet County?

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Not satisfied	N/A
Maintaining pedestrian, bike, etc. trails	Maintaining pedestrian, bike, etc. trails Very satisfied	Maintaining pedestrian, bike, etc. trails Somewhat satisfied	Maintaining pedestrian, bike, etc. trails Not satisfied	Maintaining pedestrian, bike, etc. trails N/A
Adding new trails, pathways, and crosswalks	Adding new trails, pathways, and crosswalks Very satisfied	Adding new trails, pathways, and crosswalks Somewhat satisfied	Adding new trails, pathways, and crosswalks Not satisfied	Adding new trails, pathways, and crosswalks N/A
Maintaining road surfaces (Road Agencies)	Maintaining road surfaces (Road Agencies) Very satisfied	Maintaining road surfaces (Road Agencies) Somewhat satisfied	Maintaining road surfaces (Road Agencies) Not satisfied	Maintaining road surfaces (Road Agencies) N/A
Snow removal on roads (Road Agencies)	Snow removal on roads (Road Agencies) Very satisfied	Snow removal on roads (Road Agencies) Somewhat satisfied	Snow removal on roads (Road Agencies) Not satisfied	Snow removal on roads (Road Agencies) N/A
Maintaining clean/safe public water supply (Townships, Cities, Villages)	Maintaining clean/safe public water supply (Townships, Cities, Villages) Very satisfied	Maintaining clean/safe public water supply (Townships, Cities, Villages) Somewhat satisfied	Maintaining clean/safe public water supply (Townships, Cities, Villages) Not satisfied	Maintaining clean/safe public water supply (Townships, Cities, Villages) N/A
Expanding access to public sewer system (Townships, Cities, Villages)	Expanding access to public sewer system (Townships, Cities, Villages) Very satisfied	Expanding access to public sewer system (Townships, Cities, Villages) Somewhat satisfied	Expanding access to public sewer system (Townships, Cities, Villages) Not satisfied	Expanding access to public sewer system (Townships, Cities, Villages) N/A
Maintaining existing parks	Maintaining existing parks Very satisfied	Maintaining existing parks Somewhat satisfied	Maintaining existing parks Not satisfied	Maintaining existing parks N/A
Adding new parks	Adding new parks Very satisfied	Adding new parks Somewhat satisfied	Adding new parks Not satisfied	Adding new parks N/A
Public safety	Public safety Very satisfied	Public safety Somewhat satisfied	Public safety Not satisfied	Public safety N/A
Public communication	Public communication Very satisfied	Public communication Somewhat satisfied	Public communication Not satisfied	Public communication N/A
Trash removal	Trash removal Very satisfied	Trash removal Somewhat satisfied	Trash removal Not satisfied	Trash removal N/A
Recycling services	Recycling services Very satisfied	Recycling services Somewhat satisfied	Recycling services Not satisfied	Recycling services N/A
Veteran services	Veteran services Very satisfied	Veteran services Somewhat satisfied	Veteran services Not satisfied	Veteran services N/A
Public transportation	Public transportation Very satisfied	Public transportation Somewhat satisfied	Public transportation Not satisfied	Public transportation N/A

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* 7. Can you expand on any public services and infrastructure that you are not satisfied with? What could be improved, in your experience?

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* 8. Which of the following topics are most important to address in the Master Plan update? Select up to 6 topics.

Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods

Increase supply of housing overall

Increase supply of affordable housing

Increase supply of senior housing

Install pedestrian paths community-wide

Enhance public transit program

Enhance waste and recycling services/facilities

Expand the existing non-motorized trail network within Emmet County

Expand the existing non-motorized trail network to connect regionally

Expand commercial development

Expand light industrial development

Create community wayfinding signage for key county assets including Downtown, trails, and parks

Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities

Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure

Improve accessibility to open spaces, recreational areas, and public facilities

Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline)

Improve road maintenance

Improve broadband access to all properties

Support agriculture/agritourism

Other (please specify)

None of the above

	Too much	Too little	Just right/enough	N/A
Neighborhood commercial (stores/services that are accessible to pedestrians)	Neighborhood commercial (stores/services that are accessible to pedestrians) Too much	Neighborhood commercial (stores/services that are accessible to pedestrians) Too little	Neighborhood commercial (stores/services that are accessible to pedestrians) Just right/enough	Neighborhood commercial (stores/services that are accessible to pedestrians) N/A
Auto-oriented commercial (stores/services that are accessible by vehicle)	Auto-oriented commercial (stores/services that are accessible by vehicle) Too much	Auto-oriented commercial (stores/services that are accessible by vehicle) Too little	Auto-oriented commercial (stores/services that are accessible by vehicle) Just right/enough	Auto-oriented commercial (stores/services that are accessible by vehicle) N/A
High Density Residential (Apartments, Townhomes)	High Density Residential (Apartments, Townhomes) Too much	High Density Residential (Apartments, Townhomes) Too little	High Density Residential (Apartments, Townhomes) Just right/enough	High Density Residential (Apartments, Townhomes) N/A
Medium Density Residential (Duplexes, less than one acre lots)	Medium Density Residential (Duplexes, less than one acre lots) Too much	Medium Density Residential (Duplexes, less than one acre lots) Too little	Medium Density Residential (Duplexes, less than one acre lots) Just right/enough	Medium Density Residential (Duplexes, less than one acre lots) N/A
Single-Family Residential (Lots 1-2 acres)	Single-Family Residential (Lots 1-2 acres) Too much	Single-Family Residential (Lots 1-2 acres) Too little	Single-Family Residential (Lots 1-2 acres) Just right/enough	Single-Family Residential (Lots 1-2 acres) N/A
Rural Residential (Greater than 2 acre lots)	Rural Residential (Greater than 2 acre lots) Too much	Rural Residential (Greater than 2 acre lots) Too little	Rural Residential (Greater than 2 acre lots) Just right/enough	Rural Residential (Greater than 2 acre lots) N/A
Mixed Use (commercial/office/retail and residential on the same site)	Mixed Use (commercial/office/retail and residential on the same site) Too much	Mixed Use (commercial/office/retail and residential on the same site) Too little	Mixed Use (commercial/office/retail and residential on the same site) Just right/enough	Mixed Use (commercial/office/retail and residential on the same site) N/A
Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing	Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing Too much	Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing Too little	Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing Just right/enough	Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing N/A
Commerce Park commercial (business parks, industrial parks with a mix of office, service, light manufacturing, and distribution space)	Commerce Park commercial (business parks, industrial parks with a mix of office, service, light manufacturing, and distribution space) Too much	Commerce Park commercial (business parks, industrial parks with a mix of office, service, light manufacturing, and distribution space) Too little	Commerce Park commercial (business parks, industrial parks with a mix of office, service, light manufacturing, and distribution space) Just right/enough	Commerce Park commercial (business parks, industrial parks with a mix of office, service, light manufacturing, and distribution space) N/A
Public access to water (Lake Michigan, lakes, rivers)	Public access to water (Lake Michigan, lakes, rivers) Too much	Public access to water (Lake Michigan, lakes, rivers) Too little	Public access to water (Lake Michigan, lakes, rivers) Just right/enough	Public access to water (Lake Michigan, lakes, rivers) N/A
Public Parks	Public Parks Too much	Public Parks Too little	Public Parks Just right/enough	Public Parks N/A
Outdoor Recreation	Outdoor Recreation Too much	Outdoor Recreation Too little	Outdoor Recreation Just right/enough	Outdoor Recreation N/A
Natural Areas	Natural Areas Too much	Natural Areas Too little	Natural Areas Just right/enough	Natural Areas N/A
Agriculture/agritourism	Agriculture/agritourism Too much	Agriculture/agritourism Too little	Agriculture/agritourism Just right/enough	Agriculture/agritourism N/A