Town of Irvington

The Town of Irvington Welcomes your Feedback

Welcome to the Town of Irvington’s Community Survey! If you are a Town resident, property owner, or business owner, we ask that you take a moment to answer the following questions. By providing your opinions and feedback, local officials will revise the Town’s Plan accordingly. This effort will guide Irvington’s vision of the future, goals, and investments. We welcome survey responses from each adult in your household. We anticipate that your response time will be about 15 minutes. This online version of the plan automatically sends responses to Town officials. For the hardcopy version, please return the survey to the Town Office located at 4203 Irvington Road or by mail to: P.O. Box 174, Irvington, VA 22480.

Note: The Town is committed to maintaining Irvington’s village character. For all questions, know that all questions assume this pledge to preserving the Town’s aesthetics, positive qualities, and the feeling it evokes in its residents. You can click here to see the Town of Irvington's existing vision statement.

This survey closes on July 15, 2022.

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* 1. Please select all that apply:

I own property in town

I am a part-time town resident

I am a full-time town resident

I own a business in town

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please indicate your age range.

18-29

30-49

50-64

65+

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* 3. What are the top reasons that brought you to Irvington? (Check all that apply)

Small town atmosphere

Natural beauty/waterfront location

Historic Character

Ability to work remotely

Safe, quiet environment

Walkability

Family ties or raised here

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are your opinions on new growth in the Town of Irvington? (Check all that apply)

I would support new homes in Town that fit with Irvington's character

I would support new businesses and restaurants in Town that fit with Irvington's character

I am unsure about increased residential or business development in Town

I would prefer the town remain as it is, with limited additional residential and commercial development

Other (please expand on your opinion)

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* 5. What are your opinions on attracting young families and full-time residents to Irvington?

I would like to see the town take actions and make investments to attract more full-time residents and young families

I would like to see new young families and full-time residents, but do not think it is the Town’s role to encourage this

I would prefer that the Town stay as it is

Other (please expand on your opinion)

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* 6. What are your opinions on town businesses? (Check all that apply)

I would like to see more tourist-related retail and commercial development in town

I would like to see more retail and commercial development tailored to residents

I would support more locally owned businesses

I would welcome chain or national businesses

I would like for the Town to have a more active downtown or main street

I would prefer to keep the Town as it is now

Other (please expand on your opinion)

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* 7. What are your opinions on Short-Term Rentals, like Airbnb. (Check all that apply)

I have no concerns about Short-Term Rentals

I believe that Short-Term Rentals would help generate tourism and revenue

I am concerned that Short-Term Rentals will change the Town’s character

I am concerned that Short-Term Rentals will change my neighborhood’s character

I think we should have a town-wide limit on the number of Short-Term Rentals

I am concerned that Short-Term Rentals will generate additional traffic

Other (please expand on your opinion)

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* 8. What are your opinions on housing types or mix? (Check all that apply)

I would like to see more smaller/starter/retirement homes that match the town’s character

I would like to see more apartments in Town

I would like to see more duplexes in Town

I would prefer to keep our town’s housing types as they are now

Other (please expand on your opinion)

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* 9. What are your opinions on Irvington’s role in the region? (Check all that apply)

I would like to see Irvington have more social/cultural community events

I would like to see Irvington with more retail services

I would like to see Irvington with more tourism amenities

I would like to see Irvington remain primarily a residential community of predominantly single family homes

Other (please expand on your opinion)